Geography is a discipline that is all about connections and about the many facets that make places what they are. For this New Bedford course, we are working with various local experts to explore many of its facets. Major topics include:
- Indigenous land and people: Wampanoag
- Whaling heritage and whaleboat rowing
- African-American heritage
- Portuguese heritage
- Manufacturing
- New Bedford as a Gateway City
- Redevelopment of old mills
- Modern fisheries
- Renewable energy: maritime wind; climate resilience
- Public housing
- Politics and civic engagement
- and of course: FOOD!
As we confirm partner participation, I will add links to most of these topics.
It is my intention to help students think creatively about all of the other places they know as a result of looking at this one from many perspectives.
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| 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry mural on William Street. Image: NPS |
