30th Anniversary Event

Anniversary Celebration Schedule

4:00 - 5:30 PM | Make a Party Hat with the 1850s Ladies

Planning on attending the party? Join the 1850s ladies at the Junior Ranger Station to make a party hat!

5:30 - 6:00 PM | Anniversary cake cutting! Come celebrate with a slice of cake before the traditional Iñupiat dancing, presentation, and Q&A.

6:00 - 7:30 PM | Traditional Iñupiat Dancing, Presentation, and Q&A

Join our partners from the Iñupiat Heritage Center in Utqiaġvik, Alaska, for traditional Iñupiat dancing and a presentation exploring the continuing traditions of Iñupiat whaling and the historic connections between our two communities.

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Create, Explore, and Collect

Create a watercolor keepsake at the Visitor Center, then explore New Bedford and collect anniversary stamps at participating sites through October 2027.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

The film is at the visitor center Corson building. 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.

Latitude and Longitude 41.635705, -70.924164

Schedule

Event Type

• Living History
• Other
• Performance
• Talk