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New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park A panoramic view of historic buildings, cobblestone streets, and New Bedford's waterfront
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New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
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A park ranger on a walking tour in front of the historic Seamen's Bethel
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Learning about Herman Melville at the Seamen's Bethel
 
Free national park volunteer and ranger-led tours last approximately one hour and step off from the national park visitor center at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. 7 days a week in July and August and by appointment year round.

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A contemporary engraving depicts colonists dumping tea chests in Boston Harbor in December of 1773.

Did You Know?
The first whaling vessel launched from New Bedford in 1767, the "Dartmouth," was one of the ships later involved in the Boston Tea Party.
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Last Updated: July 19, 2011 at 12:37 MST