Spreading light on the history of a world port built by light
Historical insights, anecdotes and images from the 19th Century's Whaling Capital of the World - New Bedford, Massachusetts
About New Bedford History Archive
Our Mission
Our Collection
Our Collection
New Bedford History Archive seeks to shed light on unique aspects of New Bedford's rich history through biographical sketches, essays and images illustrative of this city's enduring sense of place.
Our Collection
Our Collection
Our Collection
Our collection includes images of artifacts, original works, historical documents, and photographs that highlight the history, people and events that have shaped our community.