NEW BEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

NEW BEDFORD, MA

The New Bedford Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, dedicated to preserving the history of the city and its surrounding area. Founded in 1894, the Society is one of the longest continuously-operating historical societies in the United States.

The Society's mission is to promote the study and appreciation of the city’s rich history, from the 17th century to the present. It does this through its collections and archives, educational programs, and its museum. The Society’s museum, located in a former shoe factory, features a permanent exhibition on the history of New Bedford, including displays of artifacts, photographs, and videos.

The Society also maintains an extensive collection of documents, artifacts, and photographs related to New Bedford’s history. These collections are open to researchers of all ages, and include items such as ships' logs, newspapers, business records, and photographs.

The Society is also involved in many community activities, such as lectures, workshops, and field trips. It is also an active participant in the New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park, which celebrates the city’s whaling history.

In addition, the Society is dedicated to preserving New Bedford’s historic buildings, which include the New Bedford Whaling Museum, the Rotch-Jones-Duff House, and the Seamen’s Bethel. It also works to help preserve the city’s scenic waterfront and is actively involved in local land preservation efforts.

The New Bedford Historical Society is a key resource for anyone interested in learning more about the city’s history, and its mission is to help ensure that the city’s rich past is not forgotten.

NEW BEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in NEW BEDFORD MA. US MID #8402500523

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 47,998 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 5089798828
• website: http://nbhistoricalsociety.org

NEW BEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
21 7TH ST
NEW BEDFORD
MA
02740-5932

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