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.
Veterans Town Hall
Veterans Town Hall Date April 18, 2026 Time : 10am – 1 pm Place : Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Museum
Vietnam War Veterans Day 2026
Vietnam War Veterans Day 2026 Ceremony Date : March 29,2026 Time : 11 am Place : Fort Taber~Vort Rodman Museum and Fort Taber Veterans Memorial Park
CLOSURE NOTICE : Due to the Marathon
Due to the fact of the New Bedford Half Marathon, and the city locking the gates to the Fort Taber Park Saturday night. The Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Military Museum will…
Speaker Series UPDATE…..
Due to a conflict with New Bedford Half Marathon, we will have to postpone our speaker for March 15 The date will be announced shortly.
Museum to Re-Open Saturday……
The Museum is Re-opening on Saturday Feb. 28, 2026, at 1:00pm It has been a few days after the Blizzard.