As the weather becomes cooler and holiday parties near, even 19th century ladies begin to think about the latest fashions. Join Ruth and Abby, the national park’s 1850s ladies, as they discuss fashions of their day on AHA! (Art, History, Architecture) night, October 9, from 6:00-8:00 PM. You can even …
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1850s Ladies share their recipes during AHA!
As a port, New Bedford became a home to many different cultures, all of which left their mark on local cuisine. Come taste a sampling of recipes from the friends and neighbors of Ruth and Abby, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s 1850s ladies, on AHA! (Art, History, Architecture) night, …
Read More »AHA!: Deb Cowan sings maritime music in the garden; 1850s ladies hold garden party
Debra Cowan sings maritime ballads in New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s garden on Thursday evening, August 14 from 6:30-7:30 PM as part of New Bedford’s AHA! night. The park is located at 33 William Street, New Bedford. AHA! (Art, History, Architecture) is a FREE arts & culture event which …
Read More »YAP! group to perform in the garden for AHA! Night, July 10
YAP! (Youth Ambassador Program) members will perform live tracks from their album “Edutainment Movement” and their newly released song “North Star” from the reality documentary “The North Star Journey” from 6:00-6:30 PM in the national park garden for AHA! night, Thurs., July 10. From 6:30-7:30 PM DJ John Gotem will …
Read More »Unique entertainment at TL6 for June AHA!
“Living Couture: The Body as Canvas” — A collaborative art experience featuring body painting by Melinda Abreu & jewelry by Tenacious Lilly. A live window featuring four models*, theatrical jewelry by Tenacious Lilly, & other-worldly illusions, music & lighting. An experience like no other. Melinda Abreu is both a fine …
Read More »19th century C.W. Morgan sailors’ stories come to life for June AHA!
The 19th century whaleship Charles W. Morgan’s sailors come to life on Thursday evening, June 12. Hear their stories and share their adventures, as told by Ruth and Abby, the national park’s 1850s ladies, from 6:00-8:00 PM, on AHA! (Art, History, Architecture) night . This month’s theme is Portrait of …
Read More »Rubbing shoulders with bestselling authors part of “First Person, Inside Story,” presented by AHA!
Have you ever wondered how an author wrote her book? Why she wrote it? Come listen to three award-winning and bestselling authors discuss what they wrote, why they wrote it, and how they chose their respective subjects at “First Person, Inside Story,” presented by AHA! SouthCoast bookworms are invited …
Read More »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 …
Read More »AHA! 03/13/14 features Pincushion craft activity with Ruth and Abby
During the days of whaling, sewing was an important skill, and a pincushion was essential to sewing. It’s “sew” much fun to join Ruth and Abby, the national park’s 1850s ladies on AHA! (Art, History, Architecture) night for “All Sewn Up,” and learn how to make an old-fashioned pincushion. This …
Read More »Chocolate and the Whaling Museum collide on AHA!
“Colonial Chocolate Night,” will be held on AHA, Thursday, February 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The event features authentic colonial chocolate beverage recipes, products and free samplings. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The program is sponsored by American Heritage Chocolate® …
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