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    Exhibit Opening: In History’s Wake

    Thursday, May 14, 2026

    5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center

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    05/14/2026 05:00 PM 05/14/2026 07:30 PM America/Anguilla Exhibit Opening: In History’s Wake Stop by the Fishing Heritage Center to discover our newest exhibit, In History’s Wake, which explores the complicated history and legacy of the 1976 Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). The Act established the 200-mile limit and laid the groundwork for much of the governance and oversight that manages the commercial fishing industry today. An important piece of legislation, MSA continues to provoke strong reactions on New Bedford’s waterfront. More than a mere examination of the MSA’s legislative history, this exhibit examines the evolution of the industry and the often-challenging relationship between commercial fishermen, the state and federal government, environm... Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/providence/events/new-bedford-fishing-heritage-center/exhibit-opening-in-historys-wake-650189?ref=uceaddevent New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, 38 Bethel Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740

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    Stop by the Fishing Heritage Center to discover our newest exhibit, In History’s Wake, which explores the complicated history and legacy of the 1976 Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). The Act established the 200-mile limit and laid the groundwork for much of the governance and oversight that manages the commercial fishing industry today. An important piece of legislation, MSA continues to provoke strong reactions on New Bedford’s waterfront. More than a mere examination of the MSA’s legislative history, this exhibit examines the evolution of the industry and the often-challenging relationship between commercial fishermen, the state and federal government, environmentalists, and scientists.

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