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Portuguese & Lusophone-World Lecture Series: John Dos Passos
Thursday, December 1 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Assistant professor at the University of Madeira in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Bernardo de Vasconcelos, will speak upon the importance of John Dos Passos and his work, and the inherent and binding transatlantic connection. Currently on a mobility program as Coordinator of the John Dos Passos Cultural Center, Bernardo aims his efforts at raising awareness, as well as his goal to strengthen ties with all institutions, namely American, through the Center.
Black in business: holiday market
Saturday, December 3| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Buy Black NB is partnering with Downtown New Bedford Inc. and the New Bedford Whaling Museum to host a festive vendor market during Downtown New Bedford's annual Holiday Stroll. Featuring free performances, live music, children's entertainment, a photo opportunity with Black Santa, and handmade goods from local black-owned businesses - this is an event not to miss!
Re/Framing the View: THE BUZZARDS BAY VIEWING WALK
Saturday, December 3 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Enjoy walking down a small wooden boardwalk through a marsh to a beach with a view of upper portions of Buzzards Bay and a view over to Cromesett Point in Wareham. This program is part of a series of walking tours exploring our surrounding landscapes with Sippican Lands Trust.
MOBY-DICK MARATHON 2023
JANUARY 6 - JANUARY 8, 2023 | IN-PERSON | LIVE-STREAMED
Join us as we gather in the Whaling Museum for the 27th anniversary of the annual readathon of America’s most iconic novel, Moby-Dick. An experience you don’t want to miss, you’ll relive the famous, action-packed narrative and transport back in time on the search for the elusive white whale. Additional programs will take place throughout the weekend and we will be streaming the reading the entire weekend for those that can’t join us in-person.
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Coming Soon
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Permanent Gallery spotlight
Whales Today
An exhibition dedicated to the science and behavior of whales, their cultural impact, the current threats to their survival, and empowering all to support conservation efforts.
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