by Amy DesRosiers | May 5, 2025 | Visionary Voices
By Richie Oliver In 1838, Frederick Douglass escaped slavery for the second time. For a brief time in his journey to freedom, Douglass was housed by Nathan and Mary “Polly” Johnson, right in the heart of New Bedford. Born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, he would...
by Amy DesRosiers | 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...
by Amy DesRosiers | Apr 9, 2025 | New Bedford Spotlight, Visionary Voices
Scott Brunelle is “brewing history” at Moby Dick Brewing Company.
by Amy DesRosiers | Apr 3, 2025 | Visionary Voices
Massachusetts 250 is a statewide initiative led by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.
by Amy DesRosiers | 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...