Laura Orleans

Two organizations are joining forces this month to share the magic of Downtown New Bedford.

New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center has many events coming up this season, including the Unusual Catch Day the end of June.

The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center is hosting a free event in August.

The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center has a major fundraiser scheduled for this month.

The New Bedford's Fishing Heritage Center has a busy month in May. Laura Orleans discussed future programs.

The Center hosts a staged reading of 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'

The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center has a new exhibit showcasing the 'Fisherman's Strike of 1985-6'

Laura Orleans of the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center updates WBSM's Jim Phillips on upcoming events, including the Seafood Throwdown at Custom House Square Downtown on July 27th. Townsquare Sunday with Jim Phillips can be heard each Sunday at 6am on WBSM 1420 and WBSM...

Interviews will begin this fall in New Bedford with workers in shore-side industries that support commercial fishing. The work is being done by the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, on behalf of the Library of Congress which is funding the project...

The story of New Bedford's Commercial Fishing Industry is now being told at a new attraction in the city's Historic District. The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center is located at 38 Bethel Street, and held its Grand Opening on Saturday...