A little more than a century ago, Hetty Green, born in Bedford Village (New Bedford), was the wealthiest woman in America. Though she inherited a small amount of money from her whaling wealthy family, she earned financial fame as the first successful woman trading in Wall Street, but remembered by many as the “Witch of Wall Street.” Brave and brilliant, Hetty left between $100 million and $200 million to her son, Colonel Ned and her daughter, Sylvia.
The New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park at 33 William Street will offer an introduction to Hetty’s life and legacy at 1 p.m. on the following Sundays. Free admission.
• 10/6 Hetty’s Herstory: Her life in Bedford Village, her family, marriage and learning the men’s world of finance.
• 11/3 Hetty and $$$: Shrewd and determined, she had her own savings account at eight years old and grew into real estate, loaning, stocks and bonds. Yet she often offered low interest loans, especially to churches.
• 12/1 When she died in 1916, her enormous wealth was inherited by her son and daughter, but the money disappeared in one generation.
Irene Duprey-Gutierrez, a 27-year National Park volunteer, portrays Mrs. Hetty Green.
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