New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Vc ;
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is the only national park site dedicated to preserving and interpreting America's nineteenth century whaling story. In Herman Melville's epic novel Moby-Dick he describes... americanheritage.com
Lizzie Andrew Borden Grave Site
Alleged Murderess. At the age of 32 she was accused of the double homicide of her father and stepmother. On August 4, 1892, Andrew Borden and his second wife Abby (Durfee) Borden were killed in their family home at 92 Sec... findagrave.com
New Bedford Historic District
Has been designated a registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the historic sites act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United Stat... hmdb.org
Ned's Point
Two unrelated “uncles” bracket the history of Ned’s Point Lighthouse. One, “Uncle Leonard,” played a key role in the birth of the lighthouse; while the other, “Uncle Toby,” was a keeper there j... lighthousefriends.com
Seaman's Bethel (Moby Dick)
Chapel visited by Herman Melville and described in the novel Moby Dick. The chapel is a memorial to whalers and crew who were lost at sea. Located right next to the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Donations are appreciated... bostoncentral.com
Azorean Maritime Heritage Society
The Society has constructed two Azorean whaleboats, the Fayal and the Pico, displaying and sailing them throughout the region. These sleek and colorful craft function as distinctive cultural ambassadors, raising awareness... museumsusa.org
Frederick Douglass
1818 1895 For my part, I should prefer death to hopeless bondage. New Bedford 1838-1841. hmdb.org
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New Bedford Whaling Museum
Largest museum in the US devoted to whaling. One of the sites at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park igougo.com
White's Factory
A mill dam was first built on this site in 1746. About 1799, William White, Sr. built a stone water-powered cotton mill for himself and three of his sons, Phineas, William and Benjamin. That mill, one of the earliest in the cou... hmdb.org
Fort Phoenix
Built for harbor defense in 1775 Destroyed by the British September 6th 1778 Later rebuilt and now the property of the town of Fairhaven hmdb.org
Prince Henry The Navigator Of Portugal
1394 1460. His explorations and scientific accomplishments dispelled the legend of the tenebrous sea, beaconed the ocean route to India and opened the gateway of the Atlantic to the American continent. ? This monument in his ho... hmdb.org
Centre Street
The view down Centre Street has changed little over the years, and no street in New Bedford served the whaling industry longer. Little finery can be seen in the facades of these buildings, for this was a working waterfront, whe... hmdb.org
Double Bank
Seeing Double As you gaze across Water Street toward the eight-pillar institution, compare closely what you see in the photograph with what stands here today. Built in 1831, the building was designed by architect Russell Warren... hmdb.org
The Andrew Robeson House
Change of Address Andrew Robeson, whaling merchant and steadfast abolitionist, built this Federal-style house in 1821 on a lot on North Second Street, diagonally behind you. The estate, with its conservatory, gardens, surroundi... hmdb.org
The Benjamin Rodman House
Wealth with a Conscience Early whaling merchants lived in elegant houses along this street. But by the time Benjamin Rodman built this Federal style home in 1821, many of his wealthy friends were moving uphill away from this sh... hmdb.org
The Dartmouth
Near this spot in 1767 the first ship built in New Bedford was launched. The Dartmouth Francis Rotch, Owner She was one of the vessels boarded by the Boston Tea Party in 1773 hmdb.org
The Mariner's Home
Home Away from the Sea Whaling men spent much of their lives at sea. The ship was their home. Back in port, most of the poor, unskilled sailors knew no one in New Bedford and were essentially homeless until the next voyage. In ... hmdb.org
The Seamen's Bethel
Saving Mariners' Souls After months at sea, many whaling men were unable to resist the temptations of this port city. In 1832, the New Bedford Port Society for the Moral Improvement of Seamen opened this mariners' chapel "to pr... hmdb.org