AHA! Night: “Don’t Throw It Away!” with Ruth and Abby, the 1850s ladies

The idea of recycling may seem very 21st century, but the idea of not wasting useful materials was common in the 19th century. Join Ruth and Abby, the national park’s 1850s ladies on AHA! (Art, History, Architecture) night for “Don’t Throw It Away: How to find a second life for items that you might otherwise throw away. AHA!’s theme for this month is Sustainable Southcoast. This event takes place on Thursday, April 10, from 6:00-8:00 PM, at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s visitor center, 33 William Street, downtown New Bedford. As always, the event is open to all, and admission is free. For more information about AHA! night, go to ahanewbedford.org/.