| 2011 Event Calendar
March 10th
Trolley Tour of New Bedford’s South End
Part of AHA! Night
Join Bruce Barnes of the New Bedford Preservation Society for a trolley tour of the South End of New Bedford and stop at the Hathaway Mill on Cove Street for a reception at New England Demolition and Salvage and Circa Vintage Wear. The tour will highlight the late 19th century development of the area including its mills, churches and neighborhoods. Did you know that a New Bedford man who once owned and operated a nursery here later became Governor of Michigan? Or that one of the most important mill housing developments of the New England textile era still exists in quiet anonymity just off Rockdale Avenue?
AHA! is a free event and this program is co-sponsored by the New Bedford Preservation Society and New England Demolition and Salvage. Trolley seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis with departures at 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. from the William Street side of Custom House Square.
Thursday May 26th
6:30pm
Elm Awards Ceremony
This year the ceremony will take place at The Sea Loft at the Fairfield Inn and Suites, 185 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford. LaFrance Hospitality, developers of the Fairfield/Marriott will receive an Elm Award for the Baker-Robinson Whale Oil Refinery, located at this site.
Established by the society in 1997, the Elm Award recognizes individuals or organizations that have done an outstanding job in either the ongoing maintenance, restoration, preservation or adaptive reuse of historic New Bedford properties. The public is cordially invited to attend this program.
Society President Mark P. Fuller will present an illustrated talk featuring the recipients of this year’s Elm Award, sharing many “before and after” images of the nineteen historic properties being honored. In addition, the society will present its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award to Bruce and Kathleen Barnes for their many years of significant involvement in the city’s preservation community and their ongoing contributions in support of the society’s mission to heighten awareness, provide education and guidance and promote sensitive restoration and preservation of New Bedford’s fine historic structures and the neighborhoods in which they are located. As May is National Preservation Month, this ceremony is a fitting tribute to those who have accomplished much in preserving the heritage of the city for the future.
Thursday June 9th
19th Century Neighborhood Architectural
Walking Tour
Walking Tours AHA! Night
Led by Bruce Barnes of the New Bedford Preservation Society. Tour departs from the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum (396 County Street) at 6pm.
July & August
Saturday Summer Walking Tours of historic New Bedford 19th century neighborhoods. Led by Bruce Barnes of the New Bedford Preservation Society. By reservation only for groups of five or more ($5/person for NBPS members, $7/person for general public). Beginning July 9th, 1-3pm Tours step off from Wm. Rotch Rodman House, 388 County St. Ample free parking available.
Preview the West of County Street Walking Tour
Thursday July 14th
Architectural Scavenger Hunt
Kids Rule AHA! Night
Kids who complete the hunt will receive the Towers, Turrets & Tenements coloring book. Start point: Corson Maritime Learning Center, first floor exhibit space near the elevator, 5:30-8pm.
Thursday July 28 & Thursday August 4
Trolley Tours to Highlight Historic North &
South End Mill Sites
The New Bedford Preservation Society will sponsor a trolley tour of many of New Bedford’s historic mill sites on “City Celebrates” Nights, Thursday, July 28 (North End) & Thursday August 4 (South End), at 6pm. The trolley will leave from Custom House Square. New Bedford was one of the most important centers of textile production in the world at its peak in the early 1900s. The industry began in the city in 1846 and lasted until the 1980s. The legacy of this long and eventful history continues to affect the city today in profound ways. Please join the Society to learn more about the buildings, people and events that shaped the development of New Bedford during this important era in the city’s history. The tour will last approximately one hour and will be led by Society member Bruce Barnes. This event is free; seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis, non-handicap accessible.
August 11th
Whaling Captains Homes Trolley Tours
Part of the Making Waves AHA! Night
5:30 & 6:30pm
The sea captains of New Bedford became investors in international trade, and soon the grand residences of County Street and neighboring environs became their legacy. Seating on a first-come, first-served basis, non-handicap accessible.
September 8th
Part of the NB Cultures AHA! Night
• 6:30pm
NB Preservation Society Annual Meeting - Held at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, 396 County Street
• 7pm
Program to follow brief business meeting:
Illustrated Lecture about the “Mansions of the Textile Mill Men” presented by Bruce Barnes in collaboration with & held at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, 396 County Street
December 10th & 11th
20th Annual Holiday House Tour
Saturday the 10th, 4-8pm Candlelight Tour
Sunday the 11th, 1-5pm Afternoon Tour
Come visit beautifully restored historic 19th Century homes, all decked out for the holidays.
Start at the Wamsutta Club, 427 County Street, NB
Pre-tour brunch ($17) on Sunday from 11am-1pm (reservations recommended, call 508.997.7431)
Holiday Raffle will be held at the club during tour hours. Advance tickets: $19; $17 Society Members
At the door, ALL tickets: $23
Tickets go on sale mid-November at the following locations: Elaine's at the Black Whale, New York Shoe Repair, The Surrey Shoppe, Periwinkles, Baker Books, Davoll's General Store, The Ultimate Touch, Roseland Nursery and the Marion General Store. |
