tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83882518023580002022024-03-14T06:51:47.788-04:00Fairhaven, Massachusetts, Office of Tourism141 Main Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 · 508-979-4085 · FairhavenTours@aol.comFairhavenTourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09104691199169691031noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388251802358000202.post-9295118090573204582014-01-23T19:09:00.000-05:002014-01-23T19:20:16.269-05:00New WebsiteWhile the information on these pages is being kept up to date, it is suggested that you visit our <a href="http://fairhaventours.com/" target="_blank"><i><b>New Office of Tourism Website</b></i></a>, launched in January 2014.<br />
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Please note that some of the links on this site will point to the new site. FairhavenTourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09104691199169691031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388251802358000202.post-85339627342950546972008-10-16T15:00:00.011-04:002017-01-04T13:57:32.652-05:00It's Not Europe. It's Fairhaven.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Fairhaven</b> has a rich history dating back to the days of the Pilgrims. The first naval battle of the American Revolution was fought by Fairhaven militiamen aboard the sloop Success in May of 1775. The town withstood an attack by the British in 1778 and grew in prosperity during the whaling days in the 1800s.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The town's most remarkable features are the magnificent European-style public buildings built between 1885 and 1906 by Standard Oil Company millionaire Henry Huttleston Rogers, a native of the town.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Visiting Fairhaven, you'll find a public state beach overlooking Buzzards Bay, several recreational marinas, historical Fort Phoenix and the Rogers buildings, free walking tours, a number of unique shops and more than fifty restaurants. There are three bed and breakfast establishments as well as three larger accommodations.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="color: black;"><b>The Fairhaven Office of Tourism</b></span><span style="color: black;"> can send you an information packet to tell you about the town's history, attractions, accommodations, special events and much more.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For an information packet, call 508-979-4085, email <a href="mailto:FairhavenTours@fairhaven-ma.gov">FairhavenTours@fairhaven-ma.gov</a> or write to Fairhaven Office of Tourism, 141 Main Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="color: black;"><b>The Fairhaven Visitors Center</b></span><span style="color: black;">, located in the historic Fairhaven Academy Building at 141 Main Street, Fairhaven, is open year round Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8:80 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>A List of Special Events</b> in Fairhaven is available here:</span></span><br />
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<br />FairhavenTourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09104691199169691031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388251802358000202.post-51095421802850120152008-10-16T14:39:00.015-04:002017-01-04T14:10:58.565-05:00Free Historical Tours<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><align left="left">The Office of Tourism presents free historical walking tours on a regular schedule from spring to fall. In addition, visiting groups and tour operators may arrange in advance for custom tours.<br /><br /><b>Henry H. Rogers Walking Tours</b><br /><b>Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 10:00 a.m.</b><br /><b><span style="color: #990000;">June through September</span>.</b><br /><b>Tours begin outside the Town Hall, </b><b>40 Center Street.</b><br />This 90-minute walk outlines the life of Standard Oil Co. millionaire Henry H. Rogers and the magnificent public buildings that he donated to his hometown.</align></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Pirates & Privateers Presentation </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Friday mornings, 10:00 a.m.</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">June through September</span>.</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Tour begins at Fort Phoenix</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Fort Street.</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Greybeard and Abby tell about historical pirates and privateers along with the history of the Revolutionary War era fort. Abby talks about surgery and medicine. The presentation features a demonstration firing of a black powder swivel cannon.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><align left="left">Tours of Riverside Cemetery are scheduled throughout the summer and fall. Check the Events Listings for dates and times.<br /><br />To pre-arrange group tours, call 508-979-4085 or email <a href="mailto:FairhavenTours@aol.com">FairhavenTours@fairhaven-ma.gov</a>.</align></span></span>FairhavenTourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09104691199169691031noreply@blogger.com