The
2014 Thursdays in the Park Concert Series continues with a performance of Cape
Verdean reggae by the group Afrika Rainbow on Thursday evening, July 31, from 6:30-7:30
PM. The free concert takes place in New Bedford Whaling National Historical
Park's garden, 33 William Street, downtown New Bedford. In the event of inclement weather the
performance will be moved indoors to the National Park theater.
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park was
established by Congress in 1996 to help preserve and interpret America's
nineteenth century whaling industry.The
park, which encompasses a 13-block National Historic Landmark District, is the
only National Park Service area addressing the history of the whaling industry
and its influence on the economic, social, and environmental history of the
United States.The National Park visitor
center is located at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford. It is open
seven days a week, from 9 AM-5 PM, and offers information, exhibits, and a free
orientation movie every hour on the hour from 10 AM-4 PM.The visitor center is wheelchair-accessible,
and is free of charge.For more
information, call the visitor center at 508-996-4095, go to www.nps.gov/nebe or visit the park's
Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NBWNHP.
