Black-and-white portraits of Frederick Douglass on the left and Herman Melville on the right.

Ranger Talk: Entangled Lives, The Search for Sanctuary

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Jul 31, 2026 at 6:30 PM
  • Free

Entangled Lives: The Search for Sanctuary

A Special Ranger Talk

Join a park ranger for an evening of reflection, dialogue, and discovery exploring the intersecting legacies of two influential 19th-century figures: Frederick Douglass, an abolitionist, orator, and writer, and Herman Melville, author of Moby-Dick and Typee.

Explore their connections to New Bedford and consider how the city influenced their lives and work.

Did their paths ever cross? Did they ever meet?

This special ranger talk will take place in the Visitor Center Theater.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

The Ranger Talk will be held in the Visitor Center Theater. The main entrance is located at the top of the front steps on William Street. An accessible ramp entrance is available on the right side of the building through the Visitor Center Garden.

Schedule

Date:

Jul 31, 2026

Time:

6:30 PM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Please arrive a few minutes early as the event will start at exactly 6:30 PM.

Event Type

  • Talk
Tags: new bedford whaling national historical park, ranger talk, entangled lives, frederick douglass, herman melville, visitor center theater