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Inaugural Event of the Debra Charpentier Lecture Series
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.

Fairhaven Historical Society
Sep 6, 20251 min read


Back to School—in July?
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...

Fairhaven Historical Society
Jun 12, 20251 min read


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

Fairhaven Historical Society
Jun 17, 20241 min read


FAIRHAVEN 224-YEAR-OLD CLASSROOM FROZEN IN TIME
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...

Fairhaven Historical Society
Jun 6, 20242 min read


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

Fairhaven Historical Society
Mar 4, 20242 min read


Uncovering Fairhaven's Forgotten Shipbuilding Industry
Uncovering Fairhaven's Forgotten Shipbuilding Industry Fairhaven, Massachusetts, may be known for its rich history, but there is one...

Fairhaven Historical Society
Mar 4, 20242 min read


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

Fairhaven Historical Society
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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