Dec 26, 2018 the new bedford whaling museum is the worlds most comprehensive museum devoted to the global story of whales, whaling and the cultural history of the region. Old dartmouth historical society guidestar profile. Researchers, genealogists, students, teachers, and history buffs alike will find it to be the most robust and useful. The whaling museum is about people, long island, and the sea. Corporate membership and sponsorship of the new bedford whaling museum not only helps us to provides high visibility branding opportunities for our partners, but also helps to present the very best in cultural programming on the south coast. Receive special mailings on the museums educational programming. New bedford whaling museum, whale, rotch jone duff house, lloyd center, new bedford area chamber of commerce. If you are looking for things to do with your children, resources to keep students engaged, ways to spend your time learning about something new, or just taking a moment to enjoy our collection from the comfort of your own home, please explore our links below. Dual membership the white whale at the new bedford. The cornerstone of new bedford whaling national historical park, the museum is located at 18 johnny cake hill in the heart of the citys historic downtown and is open daily. Relive one of new bedford whaling museum s most beloved events with a twist.
Before his tumultuous career as a captain, ahab made a name for himself as the obsessive, tyrannical curator of a fledgling new england whaling museum. Park at a twohour street meter or in the elm street garage. Associate membership the white whale at the new bedford. Through the library membership program, library cardholders can visit the museum at a reduced rate by checking out a oneday pass. The 10 best restaurants near new bedford whaling museum in ma. Join our crew of more than 3000 members who enjoy and support our exhibitions, programs and special events. This online database is directly linked to the museums collections management software, updates to it are automatically reflected here. New bedford whaling museum is a reception venue in new bedford, ma.
For reproduction quality image files please contact the new bedford whaling museum send email. Nov 17, 2016 highlights of a century of growth at the old dartmouth historical society new bedford whaling museum, 1916 to 2016. Membership provides unlimited free admission yearround, so you can experience firsthand all thats new at the museum. In the collection of the new bedford whaling museum research library. Crew lists for whaling voyages recorded at the customs houses in new bedford, fall river, and salem, massachusetts, and in new london, connecticut, have been compiled as part of various projects and from various sources over the years. If this camera doesnt work or should the link be wrong please report that here. Corporate membership the white whale at the new bedford. Log, keeper unknown, relating to a whaling voyage to the south atlantic and indian oceans. New bedford whaling national historical park 2020 all.
The annual sailors series of talks at the new bedford whaling museum returns on thursday, feb. This webcam new bedford, massachusetts with the theme weather was added on july 7, 2015 and is operated by weatherbug. Please note that entrance fees may be charged at privately owned museums and other similar sites within the national park, including park partners. Members and their guests will board the bus at mystic seaport museum at 8. Individual new bedford resident individual admits member named on card. Flickriver view images as a river of photos and more. The importance of whaling to the local economy and cultural traditions is evident in companion exhibitions at the new bedford whaling museum. The museum is dedicated to the history of new bedford, with particular emphasis on the story of whaling in the age of sail. The organization has always shared a close working relationship with the new bedford whaling museum, which is home to dwms various meetings and many of its events. There is always something for you to see, learn or to explore time and again. Management and trustees recognize that our core competency is the unique. It is one of the largest museums devoted to the history of whales and whaling. New bedford whaling museum 2020 all you need to know before.
It frequently adds to its holdings, some of which can be searched online. It houses the most extensive collection of art, artifacts, and manuscripts pertaining to american whaling in the age of sail late 18th century to the early 20th century when sailing ships dominated merchant. Tours of the harbor, the whaling museum and the rotchjonesduff house and garden museum will provide informative and enjoyable experiences. New bedford whaling museum reception venues new bedford, ma. Prominent listing in the museum foyer throughout the year annual thankyou listing in the standard times listing in the museum s annual report distributio.
Local area organizations currently using this event registration, donations and membership solution include. Old dartmouth historical society new bedford whaling. Charity navigator rating for old dartmouth historical. Membership the white whale at the new bedford whaling museum. The safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers is our top priority. The collection includes a changing exhibit gallery and interactive exhibits as well as a fully equipped whaleboat, a humpback whale and rare blue whale skeletons. Hobble in the footstep of a madman with todays groupon to new bedford whaling museum. In 1914, the odhs appointed frank wood as the curator and first fulltime staff member. Located in the urban setting of downtown new bedford that spans over city blocks, the park and its partners preserve, protect, and interpret the cultural resources associated with the history of 19th20th century whaling industry. Dutch and flemish old master paintings in the new bedford whaling museum.
New bedford whaling national historical park was established by congress in 1996 to tell the stories of whaling, the working waterfront, and the underground railroad. Dual new bedford resident dual 1admits two household members named on card, or one member and one guest. Library membership the white whale at the new bedford whaling. The museum is the largest museum in america devoted to the history of the american whaling industry and its greatest port, new bedford. Membership benefits include unlimited free admission to the museum advance notice of programs, exhibit openings, and special events discounts on lectures, trips, and programs invitations to membersonly events members individual new bedford resident individual admits member named on card. Log, keeper unknown, relating to a whaling voyage to the north pacific and arctic oceans. If you want to know more about the past ships that sailed the seas, pirates that dominated vessels and conquerors that traveled country by country, the best place that you can visit is the new bedford whaling museum. Search use search to find a specific word, date, person, or item. Membership levels all levels are fully tax deductible new bedford residents receive discounted membership with a valid i. Keen attention to financial management and careful stewardship of our. New bedford whaling museum is at 18 johnny cake hill, within new bedford whaling national historical park. Old dartmouth historical society new bedford whaling museum is a libraries, historical societies and landmark preservation charity located in new bedford, ma. The new bedford whaling museum is the museum of the old dartmouth historical society, founded in 1903 to deal with the history of the original town of dartmouth, massachusetts. The new bedford whaling museum strives to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all information provided.
Nov 23, 2010 we first met museum president james russell at an august maritime sale, where the museum successfully bid on several azorean photographs. Worlds most comprehensive whaling history database released. Due to the growing concerns related to the coronavirus, we have decided to close the new bedford whaling museum to the public effective immediately. Mar 12, 2020 new bedford whaling national historical park is a fee free park, meaning you dont need a pass to enter the park. Includes descriptions of types of whales seen or taken blackfish, bowhead, finback, gray, and sperm, and arctic disaster, death at sea, indigenous people, punishment on ship, and women at sea. Library membership the museum invites area libraries to become members and create a dynamic connection between the communities they serve and one of. Library membership the white whale at the new bedford. In the collection of the new bedford whaling museum research library topics.
Featuring new england fine and decorative arts, including the museum s pairpoint and mount washington glass collections. Join our crew of more than 3,000 members who enjoy and support our exhibits, programs and special events. The whaling museum offers discounts to groups of ten or more with advance booking. Map of new bedford, massachusetts, new england gas and electric association substations. New bedford whaling museum new bedford whaling museum.
Michelle taylor new bedford whaling museum linkedin. The new bedford whaling museum tells the global story of human interaction with. See all 2 new bedford whaling museum tickets and tours on tripadvisor. The new bedford whaling museum grew considerably during the 1910s and 1920s. The park is more than whaling as it includes stories of global immigration, underground railroad, womens. Welcome to the new bedford whaling museum s museum from home webpage. Atop johnny cake hill in the heart of the historic waterfront district, the new bedford whaling museum is a complex of several buildings which fill the block between william and union streets. New bedford whaling museum strategic plan 20142019 new. Journal, kept by john smith taber, relating to a whaling voyage to the indian and pacific oceans. Whaling vessel, out of new bedford, mass, mastered by m. A new central exhibit titled from pursuit to preservation debuts this july.
One year later, the new bedford whaling museum was opened. New bedford whaling museum appoints tiffany henriksen as. The mission of the old dartmouth historical society, which governs the new bedford whaling museum, is to educate and interest all the public in the historic interaction worldwide of humans with whales. Since taking over sales management at the new bedford whaling museum, we have helped countless clients utilize the beauty and value this unique location. Reporting to the director of education and working as an active member of the museums education team, henkriksen will manage the whaling. We have gathered these crew lists in a single searchable, sortable database. Located in new bedford, the nations most valuable fishing port, new bedford fishing heritage center is dedicated to preserving and presenting the story of the fishing industry past, present, and future through exhibits, programs, and archives. Old dartmouth historical society new bedford whaling museum is rated 4 out of 4 stars by charity navigator. Corporate membership corporate membership and sponsorship of the new bedford whaling museum not only helps us to provides high visibility branding opportunities for our partners, but also helps to present the very best in cultural programming on the south coast. Cnycss new bedford, whaling and the abolition of slavery. Even though you cant visit the museum right now, there are many ways to explore our collections and exhibitions online. How he developed some of his ideas remains to be researched, but his intent seems to have been to cover american whaling not only. The strength of john boyle oreillys commitment to his native irelands cause is a central theme of the new bedford whaling museums famine, friends and fenians exhibit, tracing as it does his own dramatic escape from australias freemantle prison colony and later his role in orchestrating the catalpa voyage that liberated six of his former fenian colleagues in 1876. Logbook of the mercury bark of new bedford, mastered by.
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New bedford whaling museum in 2006, barbara and i began volunteering time at the new bedford whaling museum as docents. The museum has delivered educational services to the greater new bedford region. The museum invites area libraries to become members and create a dynamic connection between the communities they serve and one of the south coasts leading cultural institutions. Old dartmouth historical society new bedford whaling museum receives 96. The descendants of whaling masters are committed to preserving this important legacy so that the fascinating story of whaling will not be lost to future generations. New bedford whaling museum is a member of vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The new bedford whaling museum is a museum in new bedford, massachusetts, united states that focuses on the history of the international whaling industry and the old dartmouth region now the city of new bedford and towns of acushnet, dartmouth, fairhaven, and westport in the south coast of massachusetts. To accomplish this the society shall collect, preserve and interpret. New bedford whaling museum resurrects americas longest.
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