The New Bedford Homecoming of Charles W. Morgan

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When:
July 5, 2014 all-day
2014-07-05T00:00:00-04:00
2014-07-06T00:00:00-04:00
Where:
State Pier
Contact:
508-979-1745
Special Event

The New Bedford Homecoming of Charles W. Morgan
Saturday, June 28 – Sunday, July 6, 2014

Built in New Bedford in 1841, the Charles W. Morgan is the last wooden whaleship in the world. Over an 80-year whaling career, the Morgan embarked on 37 voyages, sailing with a crew from around the globe. Its historic Homecoming to New Bedford will be nothing short of spectacular with nine days of concerts, programs, regattas, whaleboat races and parades, a whaling history symposium, public ceremonies and much more!The Charles W. Morgan will dock at State Pier and will open to the public Saturday, June 28, 1pm – 5pm and Sunday, June 29, – Sunday, July 6, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Events taking place all around New Bedford! $5 suggested admission.

More information at CharlesWMorganNewBedford.org

Schedule of events for July 5:

10:30 am -Whaleboat Skills Competition;
11 am – 42nd Cape Verdean Recognition Parade and Carnival http://www.cvanb.org/
1:30pm – Independence Day Whaleboat Races, plus New Bedford Folk Festival http://www.newbedfordfolkfestival.com/