Publishing the history & culture
of Southeastern New England • Since 1981
Publishing the history & culture
of Southeastern New England • Since 1981
Author Nathaniel Philbrick
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
6–8:30 pm
Steeple Playhouse
(159 William Street, New Bedford, MA)
Nathaniel Philbrick, author of In the Heart of the Sea and Mayflower will introduce his newest book, The Rush: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World, a captivating novel about how California’s Gold Rush lit the long fuse to civil war and forged the modern United States. This engaging and informative talk will begin with beverages and hors d’oeuvres and end with a Q&A session with the audience. Copies of The Rush will be available for purchase and signing.
Enjoy a relaxed cocktail-party ambiance where you can savor delicious hors d’oeuvres and beverages during a meet-and-greet. Steeple Playhouse is a vibrant, community-focused performing arts center located in the heart of historic downtown New Bedford. It is housed inside the former First Baptist Church, a significant 1829 Greek Revival structure.
Tickets to this event are $40
Order online or by calling the Spinner office (508-994-4564)
