Living History: 1850's Ladies in the Garden
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park · Massachusetts
Photo: NPS Photo
Next time
Saturday, Oct 10 · 1:00 PM
Local time at the park
About this program
Step into the 1850s and experience daily life in New Bedford through living history interactions with the 1850’s Ladies in the Garden. Explore clothing, customs, household activities, social life, and the changing world of a growing maritime city connected to trade and industry. Learn how women contributed to family life, community life, and the experiences that shaped nineteenth-century New Bedford.
- Where to meet
- Located at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts, the Visitor Center is situated within the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
- Good to know
- Drop in and enjoy a living history experience from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Arrive anytime during the program and stay as long as you’d like.
From the National Park Service.
Upcoming dates
- Saturday, Oct 101:00 PM
Schedule from the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Weather
61° / 49°
overcast clouds · OpenWeather forecast
Sunset
6:12 PM
Saturday
No closures or road changes reported within 20 miles in the last week.
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