New Bedford’s creative, cultural, and business communities come together on the 2nd Thursday of each month to present AHA Moments: inspiring, festive adventures filled with art, music and history as well as eclectic dining and shopping.
New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center
Located in New Bedford, the nation’s most valuable fishing port, New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center is dedicated to preserving and presenting the story of the ...
New Bedford Free Public Library
The New Bedford Free Public Library, through free and equal access to materials, information, knowledge and technology, enriches the lives of the community by cultivating ...
New Bedford Historical Society
The New Bedford Historical Society preserves and celebrates the heritage of African Americans, Cape Verdeans, American Indians, West Indians and other people of color in ...
New Bedford Presevation Society
The Preservation Society is a private, 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization run by private citizens who volunteer their time and effort to an annual Historic ...
New Bedford Research & Robotics
NBRR provides access for entrepreneurial and social impact, through education and skill creation, economic empowerment, and corporate engagement.
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
The mission of the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra is to place the world’s finest music at the center of the cultural life of the South ...
New Bedford Whaling Museum
Get ready to explore the rich art, history, science, and culture of the SouthCoast region of Massachusetts and its ties to the rest of the ...
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
New Bedford was the mid 19th century’s preeminent whaling port and for a time “the richest city in the world.” Come stroll down cobblestone streets, ...
Our Sisters’ School
Our dedicated teachers engage students in meaningful classes that build fundamental skills, confidence, and a love of learning. Vigorous academics are coupled with positive character ...
Pilgrim United Church of Christ/Mercy Meals & More
Pilgrim United Church of Christ is an historic church that welcomes and affirms all people regardless of their age, race, class, ability, gender identity, sexual ...
Play Arcade
Locally-owned and operated. Over 50 vintage arcade games, delicious food and tasty nostalgic drinks. Vegan and gluten-free options available. Featuring a relaxing roof deck with ...
Queer Arts Council of New Bedford
The Queer Arts Council of New Bedford (QACNB) provides opportunities, networking, and creative avenues for the LGBTQIA+ (queer) communities in South Coast Mass/RI. We work ...
Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum
As an authentic whaling mansion dating to 1834 and the only estate of this type on its original grounds, the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum ...
SGKocur
Situated within Studio One at the Cummings Building Studios, Sarah G. Kocur (SGKocur) is a self-taught sewist with a passion for textiles. She warmly invites ...
South Coast Almanac
Through our print publications and online presence, we encourage people to celebrate and explore all that makes the South Coast special, with a focus on ...
Stage Artistry Studios
Stage Artistry Studios’ mission is to provide the highest caliber of performing arts education to students of all ages and abilities, and to foster individual ...
The Artists Index
The Artists Index offers an excellent opportunity for family members, friends, or acquaintances of South Coast artists, whether contemporary or historical, to bookmark their place ...
The Beyond House, Young Adult Access Center
The Beyond House is a Young Adult Access Center that is a low barrier (free, drop-in, no referral, or diagnosis needed). This is a youth-driven ...

















