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About Fort Taber

Fort Taber is a historic seacoast defense fort site that now serves as a public park and home to the Fort Taber–Fort Rodman Military Museum and Veterans Memorial. Operated by the Fort Taber–Fort Rodman Historical Association, this site hosts a mix of indoor exhibitions, outdoor concerts, and community events. The Fort Taber Community Center within the park seats up to 150 guests, while the surrounding park lawn hosts larger outdoor events. Whether you’re visiting for a museum anniversary, a Summer’s Last Blast fundraiser, or a Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your trip, find parking, and secure your seats.

Located at 1000c Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02744, Fort Taber is a short drive from downtown New Bedford, with easy access via local transit and nearby lodging. This page covers seating, parking, transportation, and nearby hotels/restaurants to help you make the most of your visit.

Tip: For upcoming events, verify the event date and venue details, as programs may move or be rescheduled. Always check our listings and the Fort Taber official pages for the latest information. If you’re attending a show or educational program, secure your seats early—we’ve got you covered with reliable logistics, local tips, and trusted affiliate hotel and dining partners to simplify your planning.

Popular annual events include museum anniversaries and the Summer’s Last Blast fundraiser at Fort Taber Park, as well as the Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival. Plan ahead for seasonal parking passes and consider nearby lodging like New Bedford Harbor Hotel or Fairfield Inn & Suites New Bedford for convenient access to Fort Taber’s events.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1000c Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02744 (Fort Taber Park).
  • Venue type: historic seacoast defense fort site, public park, and military museum (Fort Taber–Fort Rodman Military Museum and Veterans Memorial) operated by the Fort Taber–Fort Rodman Historical Association.
  • Capacity: Fort Taber Community Center within the park seats up to 150; outdoor park lawn hosts large outdoor events with no published capacity.
  • Parking: seasonal parking passes are required for Fort Taber Park during the summer; passes available via the Fort Taber site/museum and NB Parks, Recreation & Beaches; parking permits may be issued at the museum front desk.
  • Transit: Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) Route 201 serves Fort Rodman/Fort Taber; schedules are available from SRTA.
  • Nearby hotels: New Bedford Harbor Hotel (222 Union St) and Fairfield Inn & Suites New Bedford (185 MacArthur Dr) are convenient nearby options.
  • Notable events: museum anniversaries and public programs (e.g., Fort Taber–Fort Rodman Military Museum anniversaries), Summer’s Last Blast fundraiser at Fort Taber Park, and Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival events held at Fort Taber Park.