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New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park announces the next sessions in its Exploration Series.
On Thurs., Feb. 23, Mike Dyer, Maritime Curator of the New Bedford Whaling Museum, will talk about the worldwide business of whaling and share treasures from whaling times, such as atlases, maps, whaling journals, and more. This behind-the-scenes free session will take place at the Research Library, 791 Purchase Street, New Bedford.
On Sat., Feb. 25, at 10:00 AM, Judy Downey of Casa da Saudade Library in New Bedford will give a brief overview of the history of New Bedford. This session will take place at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, 33 William St., in downtown New Bedford.
The Exploration Series is an opportunity for the public to delve into New Bedford’s fascinating history and its people. The sessions take place on select Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM and on select Saturday mornings from 10:00-11:30 AM, with most sessions taking place adjacent to the national park visitor center, 33 William Street, New Bedford. All sessions are free of charge, and the public is welcome to attend one, some, or all of the events.
