Interested in fun facts and the history of New Bedford, MA?
Then read on!

Of course! Here are some interesting facts about New Bedford:

1. New Bedford was once the whaling capital of the world, and the inspiration for Moby-Dick. From the early 18th century until the decline of the industry in the mid-19th century, whale oil was one of the world's most sought-after commodities, and New Bedford was at the forefront of the industry.

2. New Bedford has a rich cultural heritage, with a significant African American and Portuguese population. Many African Americans who fled slavery in the South settled in New Bedford in the mid-19th century, and the city is home to the largest Portuguese-American community in the United States.

3. The New Bedford Whaling Museum is one of the most popular attractions in the city. It houses the world's largest collection of whaling artifacts, including whale skeletons, scrimshaw, and harpoons.

4. The underground railroad had stops in New Bedford, and many prominent abolitionists lived in the city, including Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison.

5. New Bedford is known as the "city that lit the world," as it was also a major center for the manufacture of candles and other lighting products in the 19th century.