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The New Bedford Whaling Museum offers an array of programs for adults,
children, families and school groups. From lectures, such as the ever-popular
Sailors' Series, AHA! Night and many special events, there is something for
everyone at every age at the Museum!
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Ongoing Annual
Programs:
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Irish Experience Lecture Series
"The Irish Experience" is the first in a series of lectures that will examine and discuss the different communities that make up New Bedford. Lectures will explore historical, maritime, art, and folklore topics related to Ireland and Irish-Americans.
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Sailors'
Series
This series of illustrated lectures are presented by individuals with lifelong commitments to sailing, boats, and the sea.
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Scrimshaw Weekend
The annual Scrimshaw Weekend, held at
the Whaling Museum each June since 1989, is the world's only
regular forum for scrimshaw enthusiasts.
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Melville
Lyceum
Free public lectures focusing on
current scholarship about Herman Melville, his world and the
influences of his writing.
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Whaling Symposium
This annual Whaling History Symposium features two days of sessions on a variety of historical and fine-arts topics associated with whaling.
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