The Curious Case of Ned Green’s Exhumed Leg
Edward 'Ned' Green, son of 'Witch of Wall Street' and New Bedford native Hetty Green, lost a leg as a teen – and was reunited with it upon his death years later.
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Boston Museum of Science Lightning Show Got Its Start in Dartmouth
Boston's Museum of Science is known for its lightning show at the Theater of Electricity, but those Van de Graaff generators were built in Dartmouth.
The Richest Woman in the World Once Hailed from New Bedford
Known as both “The Witch of Wall Street” and “The Queen of Wall Street,” Hetty was a model of groundbreaking financial intelligence and independence.
Hetty Green Returns to New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Irene Duprey-Gutierrez said that while some people call New Bedford's legendary Hetty Green 'The Witch of Wall Street,' she calls her a wizard.
The ‘Wilks’ in New Bedford’s Wilks Branch Library
New Bedford's Wilks Branch Library has quite a history that involves some of the area's most well-known characters.
LOOK: Historic New Bedford Home for Sale
It was once occupied by some of New Bedford's most famous residents. Now the property at 1061 Pleasant St. could be yours.
Back in 1830, the Charles Russell Mansion was a gorgeous addition to the New Bedford waterfront and one of the many mansions in a city enjoying the wealth of the whaling industry. Russell was a...
Hetty Green Returns to New Bedford This Summer [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Irene Duprey Gutierrez, a long-time educator on the SouthCoast, will bring Hetty Green to life with performances this summer at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
The Weird Paranormal History of Dartmouth’s Round Hill
Dartmouth’s Round Hill is known for its popular beach and picturesque views. But did you know it has also long been a hot spot for paranormal activity?