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1850 Ladies: Putting Things Up

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Sep 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
  • Free

Step into the 1850s with hands-on activities, crafts, and conversations connected to New Bedford’s past. 

Preserving food for the winter months is an important part of autumn activities.  Come share some techniques and recipes for putting things up for the winter.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

This Living History event takes place in the Visitor Center Garden at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford.

Schedule

Date:

Sep 12, 2026

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

3 hours

The 1850 Ladies program starts at 1 pm

Contact Information

Denise DeLucia
508 996 4095
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Event Type

  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Living History
  • Talk
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