Did you know that Victorian ladies used to make flowers out of feathers? Join Ruth and Abby, the national park’s 1850s ladies on AHA! (Art, History, Architecture) night for “Birds of A Feather,” and learn how to make a simple version of these decorative flowers. This event takes place on …
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‘Open Studio Night’ to feature local craftsmen and artisans during AHA!
The newest art studio to open in the city is having an ‘Open Studio Night’ to show off world class talent, right here in New Bedford and as a way to introduce themselves to the community. Located at 127 Rodney French Blvd, above the Furniture City building where the COLO …
Read More »Meet the 1850s Ladies; Crafts and more during AHA!
Think local—think “Made In New Bedford.” On AHA! night, Thursday, December 12, you can join Ruth and Abby, the national park’s 1850s ladies, for holiday pin-making, from 6:00-8:00 PM. Handcraft your own pin to take home and wear. The event takes place at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s visitor …
Read More »Holiday Open House, Meet the Authors and Book-Signing on AHA!
Holiday Open House and Book-Signing on AHA! Night, December 12 from 6pm to 9pm at Spinner Publications, 164 William Street December AHA! Theme ~ “Made in New Bedford!” ◆ Have your books signed and personalized ◆ Meet and chat with the authors ◆ View a display of historical photographs and …
Read More »AHA! – FREE Whaling Museum Lecture “Early Massachusetts history, food and herbs leading up to and including the War of 1812”
A free lecture and demonstration titled “Early Massachusetts history, food and herbs leading up to and including the War of 1812” will be presented by author and chef, Katherine B. Moose, at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, part of AHA’s “Art of the Plate,” on Thursday, November 14 at 7:00 …
Read More »AHA! Night, Thursday, November 14 Hidden Talents of the National Park
On Thursday, November 14, on AHA! (Art, History, Architecture) night, Ruth and Abby, the national park’s 1850s ladies, are joined by staff and volunteers of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park to showcase their “off- duty” talents and creations. Join them from 6:00-8:00 PM at New Bedford Whaling National Historical …
Read More »AHA! Night Theme”Walkabouts”, Thursday, October 10
On Thursday, October 10, on AHA! (Art, History, Architecture) night, Ruth and Abby, the national park’s 1850s ladies, are joined by staff and volunteers of the park to showcase their “off- duty” talents and creations. Join them from 6:00-8:00 PM at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, downtown New Bedford. …
Read More »Local artist debuts children’s whaling adventure storybook during AHA!
Artist and author, David Blanchette, will talk about his new illustrated children’s book, “Xico” on Thursday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The artist will read from his book and give an illustrated talk about its creation and his art, part of AHA! New Bedford’s …
Read More »FREE “Voyaging Towards Health” Event at AHA!; Hawaii, Polynesia, and New Bedford
Why would a group of Polynesians go on a worldwide voyage in a double-hulled canoe using traditional Polynesian wayfinding, navigating without charts or instruments? Find out on AHA! night, Thursday, September 12, at 6:00 PM, when Dr. Ben Tamura presents “Voyaging Towards Health” at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. …
Read More »September AHA! Theme ~ “It Came From Books!” ; Spinner Publications Book Signing
Date: AHA! Night ~ September 12 Time: 6 − 9pm Where: Spinner Publications, 164 William Street What: Have your books signed and personalized Meet and chat with the authors View a display of historical photographs and Watch a presentation of historical New Bedford films Enjoy light fare and refreshments. “There …
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