new bedford whaling national historical park

National Play Outside Day is the first Saturday of every month. Did you know this was a thing?

The New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park was established in 1996 – but what is the history of its visitor center?

All four programs in February are free of charge and will be held on the four Saturdays of the month, 1 pm in the Corson Theatre, 33 William St.

You may not be aware that the New Bedford Mariners' Home was once the private residence of William Rotch, Jr. and his family, and it wasn't on Johnny Cake Hill.

Irene Duprey-Gutierrez said that while some people call New Bedford's legendary Hetty Green 'The Witch of Wall Street,' she calls her a wizard.

Hollywood played a role in designing the interior of New Bedford's famed Seamen's Bethel.

Irene Duprey Gutierrez, a long-time educator on the SouthCoast, will bring Hetty Green to life with performances this summer at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.

Ranger Lucy was a volunteer Walking Tour Guide before the National Park was established.

Right off the bat, people were upset about this new coin.

The National Parks will come together nationwide to commemorate the first enslaved Africans who landed in North America.