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Black History Event

February 22, 2023 by Staff Writer

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is proud to offer a month of events in recognition of Black History Month through the end of the month. All events are open to the public and free of charge. Although all the events will take place at the Visitor Center at 33 William St, New Bedford, MA 02740, two events will be hosted online and require pre-registration, and two will be hosted in the Corson Theater of the visitor center.  Remaining dates are.

• Sat. 2/25, at 2:00 PM, join us in the Corson Theater for Black Entrepre­neur­ship Then and Now as we pay homage to three of New Bedford’s own 18th and 19th Century entrepreneurs: Paul Cuffe, Mary “Polly” Johnson, and Lewis Temple. From today, we will highlight Black Entrepreneurship in New Bedford with talks/presentations from Samia Walker, Executive Director, E For All SouthCoast; Lonelle Walker, Executive Director, Doers Lab NB; and Jaden Reyes, Brown Suga Stationery. 

For more information, call 508-996-4095, visit nps.gov/NEBE or follow the park’s social media accounts. 

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