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
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.
