Telling the Stories of Runaways: How the Fall River and New Bedford Communities Helped Them Thrive

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Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Fall River Heritage State Park | Fall River, MA

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Discover the powerful stories of freedom seekers and the communities that helped them thrive!
Join us for a special Lunch & Learn event with Park Ranger Rufai Shardow from New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park as we explore courageous journeys along the Underground Railroad and the vital roles played by New Bedford and Fall River.
šŸ“… Friday, February 13th
šŸ•› 12 PM ET
šŸ“ Fall River Heritage State Park
Captain Thomas J. Hudner, Jr Visitor Center
100 Davol St, Fall River, MA
Learn about historical figures like Frederick Douglass, Nathaniel B. Borden, and Andrew Robeson, and how their legacies continue to inspire.
Hosted by:
🟢 National Park Service
🟣 DCR Massachusetts
⚫ Collective for Bristol Black
Bring your lunch, your curiosity, and your heart. Let’s honor the past and empower the future. šŸ’¬ #UndergroundRailroad #LunchAndLearn #FallRiverHistory #BlackHistoryMonth #FreedomStories #NewBedfordLegacy
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Fall River Heritage State Park, 2 Davol St, Fall River, MA 02720-1004, United States

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