Applications are open! The Enrique Goytizolo Scholarship is Awarded by the Fairhaven Historical Society Annually to a Fairhaven-resident graduating high school senior planning to pursue post-secondary education at an accredited institution of higher learning.

We are pleased to announce a lecture by Nathaniel Philbrick. The inaugural event of our Debra Charpentier Lecture Series. Debra was a woman whose dedication to our town’s history continues to inspire us all.

It’s purely voluntary, and it should be fun. Go back in time to the classrooms of Fairhaven’s past, with no computers, no plumbing, and...

Visitors to the Fairhaven Historical Society’s museum at the Academy Building can now see a beautifully restored chandelier. No longer...

Barry Richard, published June 3, 2024, WBSM When you gotta go, you gotta go, and I had to go while visiting the Huttleston Marketplace on...

The Haunting Tales of Fairhaven's Historic Buildings Image Description: A black and white photograph of a historic building in...

Uncovering Fairhaven's Forgotten Shipbuilding Industry Fairhaven, Massachusetts, may be known for its rich history, but there is one aspect of its past that often goes overlooked - its thriving shipbuilding industry. In the 19th century, Fairhaven was a hub of ship construction, with bustling shipyards and skilled workers crafting magnificent vessels that sailed the seas. Today, we invite you to join us on a journey back in time as we uncover Fairhaven's forgotten shipbuildi

Exploring the Lives of Fairhaven's Notable Women In the 19th century, women in Fairhaven, Massachusetts played a vital role in shaping...