The Rotch-Jones-Duff whaling mansion provides an authentic setting for students to learn about 19th century New Bedford. The program explores the shore side of the whaling industry, Quaker business practices, and domestic life through the stories and activities of the families and individuals who lived and worked at the house.
This program fulfills Massachusetts State Social Studies Curriculum Standards for Grade Five as follows: 1(H), 2(H), 3(H), 11(H), 12(H), 13(E), 5.7(H C), 5.8(H C), 5.11(H E), 5.35(H E).
Scheduling your program:
- Programs take place at the RJD (396 County St.), are 1-hour in length, and are available 9am to 3pm.
- Guided School Programs at RJD are $6 per student with a minimum charge of $100 per visit; New Bedford Public Schools are free of charge. Donations are always accepted. No school group will be turned away due to inability to pay; please inquire when booking.
- You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the museum.
- The maximum size group for any given date is 45.
- A chaperone ratio of 1 to 10 is requested; a minimum of 1 to 15 is required. Chaperone Guidelines are sent to you upon confirmation of your tour date.
- Three weeks advance notice is requested, but we will do our best to accommodate your desired time frame.
To schedule your program call 508-997-1401 or email Dawn Salerno. Three weeks advance notice is requested, but we will do our best to accommodate your desired timeframe.
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