# History events in New Bedford, Today and Upcoming History events in New Bedford

- **Subtitle**: All History events in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in New Bedford like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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All History events in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in New Bedford like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in New Bedford

- **Event Name**: Walking Tour: Whaling in New Bedford
  - **Description**: Step into history and discover the story of New Bedford, the world’s whaling capital. Walk historic streets and explore how this bustling seaport connected New Bedford to a global maritime economy, where whalemen traveled around the globe and helped shape
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 16 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bedford/walking-tour-whaling-in-new-bedford/200030111988036
  - **Venue**: 33 William St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740
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- **Event Name**: A Landmark of Trade: New Bedford’s U.S. Custom House
  - **Description**: Explore an architectural gem and discover the history behind New Bedford’s elegant U.S. Custom House in this rare in-person event!About this EventA Landmark of Trade: New Bedford’s U.S. Custom HouseJoin us
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 02:00 pm – Thu Sep 10 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bedford/a-landmark-of-trade-new-bedfords-us-custom-house/100001996656668845
  - **Venue**: 37 N 2nd St
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Reel Talk: Film Class - SOYLENT GREEN
  - **Description**: More than a movie night, enjoy a pre and post film discussion with New Bedford's favorite film professor, Dr. Mocha J. Herrup.

Mocha is a senior lecturer in the Communications, Journalism, and Media Department at Suffolk University. Mocha is also an awar
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 13 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bedford/reel-talk-film-class-soylent-green/200030495312220
  - **Venue**: 608 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, workshops, festivals, science-fair, sports
- **Event Name**: Walking Tour: In the Footsteps of Douglass and Melville
  - **Description**: Explore New Bedford through the experiences of Frederick Douglass and Herman Melville, who both walked the streets of this historic port city in 1841. After escaping slavery, Frederick Douglass settled in New Bedford, where he found employment, community,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 14 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bedford/walking-tour-in-the-footsteps-of-douglass-and-melville/200030249039414
  - **Venue**: 33 William St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Hauptmann by John Logan Directed By Lawrence R. Houbre, Jr.
  - **Description**: Hauptmann by John Logan directed by Lawrence R. Houbre, Jr. is an historic drama. Convicted of “The Crime of the Century” for the kidnapping and murder of the Lindbergh baby, Bruno Richard Hauptmann always maintained his innocence. The tale captivated, an
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bedford/hauptmann-by-john-logan-directed-by-lawrence-r-houbre-jr/200030535964522
  - **Venue**: 159 William St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740
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  - **Categories**: performances, Art, Theatre, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Walking Tour: Women on Whaleships
  - **Description**: Explore the experiences of women on whaleships and discover how they contributed to life aboard nineteenth-century whaling voyages. Through journals, firsthand accounts, and historical records, learn how women managed shipboard responsibilities, assisted
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 13 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bedford/walking-tour-women-on-whaleships/200030357228134
  - **Venue**: 33 William St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740
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- **Event Name**: Summer at NBWM | Tuesdays: Lagoda Days
  - **Description**: Explore above and below deck on the Lagoda whaling ship on alternating Tuesdays, July 7 and 21; August 4 and 18.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Tue Aug 18 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bedford/summer-at-nbwm-tuesdays-lagoda-days/200030336129057
  - **Venue**: 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740
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- **Event Name**: Behind The Scenes: The RJD Attic and Cupola
  - **Description**: Learn about the space which was once home to the domestic staff and enjoy one of the best views of New Bedford. The cupola of the mansion, added during the Jones occupancy, gave residents a direct view of the port of New Bedford. See the view for yourself
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bedford/behind-the-scenes-the-rjd-attic-and-cupola/200030536214209
  - **Venue**: 396 County St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740
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- **Event Name**: Summer at NBWM | Mondays: Revolutionary Moments
  - **Description**: Commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary on alternating Mondays, June 29; July 13 and 27; August 10 and 24.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Mon Aug 24 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bedford/summer-at-nbwm-mondays-revolutionary-moments/200030336129358
  - **Venue**: 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740
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## Trending Events in New Bedford

- **Event Name**: In Conversation with David Sedaris at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
  - **Venue**: Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Hadestown Broadway National Tour at The Zeiterion
  - **Description**: Public Sale: Sat, Aug 1, 12PM

Don't miss the Hadestown National Tour—Broadway's acclaimed, Tony Award®-winning Best Musical—arriving in New Bedford for one night only!

A haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go, Hadest
  - **Venue**: 684 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740
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- **Event Name**: David Sedaris
  - **Venue**: Zeiterion Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Highland St. Foundation August Adventures at BPZOO
  - **Description**: Thanks to the incredible generosity of Highland Street Foundation's visitors get FREE admission to the Zoo on Tuesday, August 25th, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM!

Come visit our North American animals, meet our Animal Ambassadors, ride the carousel, let the kids pla
  - **Venue**: 425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740
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- **Event Name**: 11th New Bedford Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival
  - **Description**: 20+ of New England's most popular food trucks will dish out fan favorites while craft beers & wine will be available to wash it down!About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/07f56610-9455-11f1-b9f1-8384736
  - **Venue**: Fort Taber Park
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- **Event Name**: Rockett Mafia - Look What The Mob Dragged In // One Time Mountain
  - **Description**: The Rockett Mafia featuring Rikki Rockett will perform Poison's "Look What The Cat Dragged In" in its entirety and more on Friday, Sept. 11.About this EventFriday, September 11, 2026
  - **Venue**: The Vault Music Hall
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- **Event Name**: Reggae On West Beach 10 Year
  - **Description**: Celebrate a decade of good vibes and reggae beats right on West Beach—let’s party like it’s year one!About this EventReggae On West Beach 10 YearGet ready to vibe at New Bedford's West Beach
  - **Venue**: New Bedford's West Beach
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- **Event Name**: Mariza in New Bedford
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Mariza Experience LIVE at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center—This Friday, October 23, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Mariza is hitting Z
  - **Venue**: Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: An Evening of Conversation with Elin Hilderbrand (New Bedford)
  - **Description**: An Evening of Conversation with Elin HilderbrandAbout this EventHummingbird Books invites you to spend an evening with bestselling author, Ellin Hilderbrand, as she discusses her newest novel, The Thoroughbreds
  - **Venue**: New Bedford Whaling Museum
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in New Bedford?
  - **A:** Walking Tour: Whaling in New Bedford (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 33 William St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740), A Landmark of Trade: New Bedford’s U.S. Custom House (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 02:00 pm at 37 N 2nd St), Reel Talk: Film Class - SOYLENT GREEN (Thu Aug 13 2026 at 08:00 pm at 608 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740), Walking Tour: In the Footsteps of Douglass and Melville (Fri Aug 14 2026 at 33 William St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740), Hauptmann by John Logan Directed By Lawrence R. Houbre, Jr. (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 07:30 pm at 159 William St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in New Bedford?
  - **A:** A Landmark of Trade: New Bedford’s U.S. Custom House (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 02:00 pm at 37 N 2nd St).
- **Q**: What events are happening in New Bedford today August 13, 2026?
  - **A:** Reel Talk: Film Class - SOYLENT GREEN (Thu Aug 13 2026 at 08:00 pm at 608 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740), Walking Tour: Women on Whaleships (Thu Aug 13 2026 at 33 William St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740).
- **Q**: What events are happening in New Bedford this weekend August 14–16, 2026?
  - **A:** Walking Tour: Whaling in New Bedford (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 33 William St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740).
- **Q**: What events are happening in New Bedford in August 2026?
  - **A:** Walking Tour: Whaling in New Bedford (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 33 William St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740), Reel Talk: Film Class - SOYLENT GREEN (Thu Aug 13 2026 at 08:00 pm at 608 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740), Walking Tour: In the Footsteps of Douglass and Melville (Fri Aug 14 2026 at 33 William St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740), Walking Tour: Women on Whaleships (Thu Aug 13 2026 at 33 William St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740), Summer at NBWM | Tuesdays: Lagoda Days (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740).
- **Q**: How can I find events in New Bedford?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in New Bedford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in New Bedford?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in New Bedford?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in New Bedford include 33 William St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740, 37 N 2nd St, 608 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in New Bedford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in New Bedford include New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, GSA Fine Arts Collection, New Bedford Art Museum.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in New Bedford?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in New Bedford.

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