August AHA! Night: Waterfront Walking Tours
Thursday, August 8 | 5:00-7:00 PM | FHC (38 Bethel Street) | Free Admission
Celebrate summer in the seaport by taking a free walking tour of New Bedford’s working waterfront with New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center! On this 60-minute walking tour, you will learn about different types of fishing vessels and gear, the history of the seafood auction and other essential shoreside businesses, the historic Seamen’s Bethel, and the unique experience of fishing families. Photography is permitted. Tours depart from Fishing Heritage Center (38 Bethel Street) at 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm. Pre-registration encouraged!
Click here to pre-register for a tour: https://bit.ly/3zUI0BZ
Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey August Sunset Sail — SOLD OUT
Friday, August 16 | 6:00-8:30pm | New Bedford State Pier | Sold Out
Set sail aboard the historic Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey this summer with FHC! These public sails are the perfect opportunity for anyone interested in learning about the history of the commercial fishing industry. We invite you to join us this summer for sunset sails departing from New Bedford’s State Pier at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 16. Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the Fishing Heritage Center. The Center is open Thursday – Sunday, 10am-4pm. A portion of the ticket sales support the Center. Remember: FHC members receive a 20% discount!
Tickets:
General Admission: $60 adults | $30 kids ages 4-12
FHC Members: $48 adults | $24 kids ages 4-12*
Free for children 3 and under
*Current FHC members for whom we have emails were sent a PROMO code through their email. If you didn’t receive a code it may be because your membership has lapsed. Not sure? Please contact the Center at (508) 993-8894 or renew your membership online at https://fishingheritagecenter.org/get-involved/membership/.
Please note: Coast Guard regulations require that each passenger, regardless of age, is listed on the ship’s manifest. If you are purchasing multiple tickets, be sure to list each passenger’s name, age, email, phone number, and address.
The schooner was built at the James & Tarr shipyard in Essex, MA as the EFFIE M. MORRISSEY. The 156-foot-long schooner carried Gloucester fishermen to the Grand Banks, Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland in search of cod, haddock, and other species. She later served as an arctic explorer and Cape Verdean packet ship before returning to Massachusetts in 1982 as a gift from the Republic of Cape Verde. After a nearly 20 year restoration, she is sailing once again with Captain Tiffany Krihwan at the helm.
F/V Vigilance Presentation
Thursday, August 29 | 7:00-8:00 PM | FHC (38 Bethel Street) | $5 general admission
Join special guest speakers Gary Golas and Dan Eilertsen to learn about F/V Vigilance, one of the newest vessels in New Bedford’s fishing fleet. One hour presentation followed by Q&A with presenters. $5 general admission; FHC members free. Tickets available for purchase on Eventbrite or in person at Center (Thursday-Sunday, 10am-4pm).
2024 Seafood Soirée
Tuesday, September 17 | 5:30-7:30 PM | Cisco Brewers New Bedford (1482 E Rodney French Blvd) | Tickets available 8/2
You’re invited to the 2024 Seafood Soirée – a gala to benefit New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center. This annual event celebrates the bounty of the sea. The 2024 event will take place at Cisco Brewers New Bedford overlooking the waterfront. Guests will enjoy local seafood in the nation’s most valuable fishing port, while watching the boats as they head out to sea and return with their catch. Taste more than a dozen dishes featuring local seafood and seasonal ingredients, prepared by the area’s finest chefs. Tickets include two beverages (choose from a selection of wine, beer, and signature cocktails). The event also features a Fluke and Flounder chance auction, live music, and more! Visit our Soirée page to learn more and stay up-to-date on the featured chefs and restaurants.
Tickets available for purchase starting Friday, August 2!
Tickets:
General admission: $150
FHC Member admission: $125
