In the Footsteps of Frederick Douglass

In the Footsteps of Frederick Douglass

by | Apr 22, 2025 | Visionary Voices

Frederick Douglass escaped slavery by train, landing in New York City in September of 1838. After only a few short weeks, he departed for New Bedford, where he would find his first home as a free man and his powerful voice as an orator and activist. Come see where...
New Bedford’s U.S. Custom House

New Bedford’s U.S. Custom House

by | Feb 21, 2025 | Visionary Voices

New Bedford’s U.S. Custom House was designed by Robert Mills, the first internationally recognized architect born and trained in the United States.* Situated within the Whaling National Historical Park and Seaport Cultural District, the U.S. Custom House is a common...

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