Before Carney and Douglass, there was Cuffe
Before Sgt. William Carney led his Civil War regiment to victory, Frederick Douglass scolded the American conscience into facing up to slavery. read full story
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SouthCoast marks moment with its own inaugural balls
Washington, D.C., was not alone in its inaugural celebrations Tuesday night. SouthCoast had a strong showing as well, with hundreds of people attending local balls to commemorate the inauguration of Barack Obama. read full story See the photo gallery | click here
Remembering the Black Yankee
Over 100 area residents turned out to last week’s poetry reading by former New Bedford Poet Laureate Everett Hoagland at the Ocean Explorium, entitled: “Black Hands, White Sails: A Meditation on Blacks in the Maritime Trades”, in which Westport’s renowned Captain Paul Cuffe (1759-1817) had a starring role. read full story
UMass Dartmouth MLK breakfast to feature author and actress Donzaleigh Abernathy Feb. 1
Governor’s special advisor on education Dana Mohler-Faria, former Student Affairs Vice Chancellor Sue Costa, and New Bedford Historical Society to be honored. Click Here for Full Release- PDF
New President / New Position Formed
Loretta “Lee” Blake was installed as the president at our last annual meeting. Joan Beaubian, is passing the baton of leadership to Loretta “Lee” Blake. After many years as President of the New Bedford Historical Society, Joan is moving into the new position of Executive Director. Lee has been serving as Vice President for four […]
NBHS Receives 2 Preservation Awards
WHALE and the New Bedford Preservation Society recognized the preservation efforts of the Society with awards for the Nathan and Polly Johnson House The Sarah R. Delano Preservation Awards are given annually by WHALE (Waterfront Historic Area LeaguE) to New Bedford area individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the rehabilitation, restoration and […]
New Bedford Historical Society Scores at Celtics game from Ronald McDonald House Charities
The Ronald McDonald House Charirities(RHMC)) of Eastern New England presented a $15,000 grant on the court during half time at a recent Celtics game This grant will be used to expand the “Hidden History” program (see below) which includes storytellers, field trips and presentations to middle and high school students on Saturday mornings at the […]
Hidden History taught at Saturday Academy
Every Saturday morning , a group of about 10-12 local students spent the morning learning about the “Hidden History” of our ancestors. This program will reconvene in September and we invite you to sign up your students from 9 –14 years of age. The classes are held at the Friends’ Meeting House on Spring Street […]
Douglass read-athon is rewarding, students say
This weekend, the 12th annual Frederick Douglass Community Read-athon may have fierce competition with SuperBowl pre-parties. But one group of SouthCoast kids in their pre-teens and early teens say they’re taking part in by far the most rewarding event of the year. Reading the 1845 published autobiography, “Of the Narrative of the Life of Frederick […]
Your View: The Pats’ loss aside, Francis’ announcement on Douglass was truly Super
It is entirely understandable that the obligatory, pervasive coverage of our Super Sunday letdown overshadowed an important announcement by Superintendent Mary Louise Francis at this past Sunday’s annual Douglass Readathon. She publicly announced that, finally, Frederick Douglass’ first autobiography, his 1845 “Narrative of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, Written by Himself,” shall henceforth be mandatory […]
The New Bedford Historical Society seeks to establish a solid base of research and programs that will make the contributions of people of color a part of the life and and history of the region as well as a part of the permanent, public record. In the process, the history of the region in general will become fuller, deeper, and richer for everyone.
