Open thru Spring 2026 | Explore the history of the New Bedford Scallop Festival, Working Waterfront Festival, Blessing of the Fleet, and Fishermen’s Memorial Service.
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Open thru Spring 2026 | Explore the history of the New Bedford Scallop Festival, Working Waterfront Festival, Blessing of the Fleet, and Fishermen’s Memorial Service.
New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center’s community documentation work preserves and presents the rich history and culture of the local fishing community.
A growing collection of interviews, photographs, documents, video footage, and artifacts captures the experiences and knowledge of generations of fishermen, shoreside workers, and their families, ensuring their stories are passed down to future generations. Many of these materials have been digitized and are uploaded in our online collections database.
NEW BEDFORD FISHING HERITAGE CENTER
38 BETHEL ST.
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
508-993-8894
Help FHC continue to preserve community stories and educate the public about our seafood and the noble jobs that bring it to table.
