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.
City Launches Abolition Row Park Friday May 12th, 11am
New Bedford Creates Historical Storytelling Garden
Abolition Row Park revitalizes public greenspace to teach residents about City’s history
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NBAM Exhibit A Powerful Reminder
“Global Voices for Social Justice / Art as Activism,” the current exhibition at the New Bedford Art Museum / ArtWorks! (co-sponsored by the New Bedford Historical Society) offers a broad window into the power of images, as seen through political posters, buttons and comic books, as well as the enduring historical import of archival photojournalism. Click For Full Story
Ribboncutting at Cuff Slocum Community Solar Farm
At a ribboncutting Thursday, CEC officially designated its Westport project as The Cuff Slocum Community Solar Farm, named for a freed slave named Cuff Slocum who owned a home and farmland on the property. Lee Blake, president of the New Bedford Historical Society and a descendant of Cuff Slocum, joined state and local officials to celebrate the designation. Click For Full Story
Summer 2016 Newsletter
New Bedford Historical Society Newsletter Summer 2016 Download PDF
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Poetry, music, artwork create stirring civil rights event – Read Article
Readers Share Douglass’ Journey
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Portraying ‘Saints’ of Civil Rights Movement
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