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Home » Learn » Educator Resources » Content Information + Research Topics

Content Information + Research Topics

 

Selected Reading List  |  Whale Information Bibliography

About Whaling

Researching whaling? Trace the history of North American whaling from Native American beginnings through the early settlers, on to the rise and fall of the Yankee whaling fleets.

City's Evolution

The village of Old Dartmouth grew into the “Whaling Capital of the World”.  New Bedford transformed to an  industrial manufacturing mecca.

Waterfront and Trade

Learn about the seafaring trades that made New Bedford into an important destination. See how the wharves were built along the city’s waterfront.

New Bedford Artists

Learn about the artists and artisans who were involved locally in decorative trades. Some of America’s most famous painters lived and worked in New Bedford.

Cultural Communities

New Bedford has been a major destination for immigrants, a city shaped by the diversity of its residents.

Great Stories from New Bedford

A brief overview of some of New Bedford's great stories.

Timeline – 1602 to Present

Historical milestones of Old Dartmouth and New Bedford, beginning in 1602.

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