Events

May AHA! Night: Preservation. Celebration.

Join FHC and special guest Gary Golas to discover the history of The Barnacle.
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New Bedford Oysterfest 2025

Indulge in fresh oysters, sip on craft beers or small batch cocktails as you enjoy live music right on the water.
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AHA! Night: SMAST Student Research Showcase

Visit the Center to meet current SMAST students and learn about ongoing research impacting the commercial fishing industry.
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Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey September 28 Sail — SOLD OUT

Set sail aboard the historic Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey this September! LIMITED TICKETS -- reserve your spot today!
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Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey September 27 Sail — SOLD OUT

Set sail aboard the historic Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey this September!
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Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey May 18 Sail — SOLD OUT

Set sail aboard the historic Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey this May!
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Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey May 17 Sail — SOLD OUT

Set sail aboard the historic Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey this May!
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March AHA! Night: Herstory Project Showcase

Celebrate Women's History Month at FHC and learn about the Herstory Intergenerational Oral History Project!
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Lobster Days at FHC – Day 2

Explore one of New England’s favorite crustaceans during Lobster Days 2025 at New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center!
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Scaling, Skinning, Cutting, and Packing: Stories from Women in Fish Processing

For our first AHA! Night of 2025, hear stories from retired fish house workers on the New Bedford waterfront.
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