October 2026 Lights of Peace Flag to Honor the Memory of Frederick Hall WWII Naval Veteran
During the month of October, the 85th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber–Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class (BM/1/C) Frederick…
Returning to Normal Operation Wednesday Sept 30, 2026
The Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Museum will be open regular times starting Wednesday Sept. 30, 2026. Hours of operation are Wed.-Sun. 1-4pm. Please Come Join Us
2026 Nor’Easter UPDATE
The City of New Bedford is Closing the Fort Taber Park at 8:00PM tonight Thursday 9/24/2026 until further notice due to the Nor’easter. The Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Military Museum &…
Speaker for October 2026
We are proud to announce that the museum is again hosting our history speak series. We are kicking it off with speaker Col. Ryan Cherry USMC Ret. he will be…
Lights of Peace Flag for September, 2026 to Honor the Memory of LTC Joseph F. Napoli US Army Vietnam War Veteran
During the month of September, the 84th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber–Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Joseph Francis Napoli of Marion, a…
August 2026 Lights of Peace Flag to Honor the Memory of MSG Alan A. Faber U.S. Air Force Veteran
During the month of August, the 83rd Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Master Sergeant Alan A.…
Museum Hours for July 4. 2026 and the America 250th Anniversary
The Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Military Museum & Veterans Memorial 1000C So. Rodney French Blvd New Bedford, Ma. will be open The 4th of July from 10AM-4PM. Come celebrate the 4th…
Lights of Peace Flag for July 2026 to Honor the Memory of Sgt. Samuel M. Demers USMC Veteran
During the month of July, the 82nd Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Sgt. Samuel M. Demers,…
Lights of Peace Flag June 2026 to Honor the Memory of John W. Remedis, Jr. “Johnny Angel” U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran
During the month of June, the 81st Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of John W. Remedis, Jr.,…
May 2026 Lights of Peace Flag to Honor The Memory of Chief Petty Officer, Leonard DeMedeiros WWII Navy Veteran
During the month of May, the 80th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of United States Navy Chief…
April 2026 Flag of Peace, to Honor The Memory of Corporal James Henry Gooding Veteran of the 54th Infantry Regiment During the Civil War
During the month of April, the 79th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Corporal James Henry Gooding,…
Easter Sunday Closure
The Museum will be closed on Easter Sunday April 5, 2026, so that the Volunteers can spend time with their families.