New Bedford Port Society

Support

Founded in 1830, New Bedford Port Society is the responsible for the repair, restoration and maintenance of 2 of the most important historical buildings in New Bedford, Massachusetts: The Seamen’s Bethel and the Mariners’ Home. Both of these historic buildings, which are located across the street from the New Bedford Whaling Museum and at the top of Johnny Cake Hill in the New Bedford National Whaling Historic Park are currently undergoing significant work so that future generations may learn from and enjoy them.

Your contributions make a real difference in our ability to preserve these historic treasures. The Board of Managers of the New Bedford Port Society thank you for your generous support.






Founded in 1830, the New Bedford Port Society maintains the historic Seamen's Bethel and Mariner's Home located on the top of Johnny Cake Hill in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Serving the maritime community for over 175 years, the Seamens' Bethel is also the site of dozens of weddings, christenings and memorial services each year.


Father Mapple’s sermon from Moby-Dick (1956)


The 1956 film adaptation of Herman Melville's novel Moby-Dick was directed by John Huston with a screenplay by Ray Bradbury and the director. The film starred Gregory Peck as Captain Ahab and Orson Welles as Father Mapple.


New Bedford Port Society
15 Johnny Cake Hill
New Bedford, MA 02740
508.992.3295

Lat. 41°-38'-08'' N. / Long. 70°-55'-26" W.

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