New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center

The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center has interesting programs to offer in August and September, including the center's biggest fundraiser of the year.

The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center will host a discussion on how oysters are grown in our region, followed by the first-ever Oysterfest on June 15.

Fishermen have been hunting swordfish in the New Bedford area, primarily with harpoons, for over 200 years.

New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center's Unusual Catch Day invites the public to explore the unexpected items fishermen pull up in their nets.

The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center will host Lobster Days on February 22nd and 23rd, from 11am to 3pm both days.

The December agenda includes shellfish decorating, films, unique items in the gift shop, and a new oral history project entitled 'Casting a Wider Net.'

The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center is offering several standards-based educational programs for a variety of age groups.

The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center has an ongoing exhibit focused on sea monsters, as well as a number of other exciting events in August and September.

When putting together programs for the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, Laura Orleans was reminded that sea monsters appear in every culture that has water.

'From the Hold: The Port in Photos' runs from April 13 to July 9 at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center.