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Contact: Emily G. Prigot, 508-996-4095 x 6105
Jackson served the Massachusetts 54th and 55th Volunteer Infantry Regiments as chaplain. Join his great great-granddaughter, Ms.White, who will bring Rev. Jackson and his extended family to life through anecdotes and images in this collaboration between the National Park Service and the New Bedford Historical Society. The public will also be presented with a mayoral proclamation declaring August 18, Rev. William Jackson Day. These activities are part of the National Park Service’s Bicentennial Celebration of the life of Frederick Douglass, in which Douglass, his times, and legacy are honored.
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 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 http://www.facebook.com/NewBedfordNPS Everyone finds their park in a different way. Discover yours at FindYourPark.com
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Last updated: August 15, 2018