Though not open to the public, this historic lighthouse can be viewed from the ferry or under special arrangement can be accessed on foot during low tide through the hurricane wall in New Bedford Harbor. The Palmer Island Light was built in 1849 out of rubblestone by a mason called Charles M. Pierce. This 24 feet (7.32 meters) tower has wooden interiors and was deactivated in 1963. It was restored and relighted in 1999 as part of the city's Millennium project.
Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford has been the town's key events venue for quite some time. It primarily remains famous for hosting the Day of Portugal race, a 5-kilometer (3.10-mile) marathon, part of a biggest street festival that celebrates the culture and arts of the European country. The open-air venue also has movie screenings, community campaigns and health expositions as a part of its multifarious program.
Fort Taber or Fort at Clark's Point was built during the Civil War era. The construction of the fort was supervised by Henry Robert, however the fort was never completed and eventually abandoned. The fort site is now transformed into a state park that features a lighthouse, several batteries and a military tank.
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