Prince Henry Society Greater Fall River Chapter

The Prince Henry Society of Massachusetts began in 1980 when three Portuguese-American businessmen from New Bedford met to discuss the creation of a service-based non-profit organization to promote the civic, cultural, economic, educational and social betterment of individuals of Portuguese descent.

Seeking a name for the organization that communicated leadership and strength, they chose The Prince Henry Society in honor of the famous Portuguese navigator.

The Fall River chapter was formed in 1980.

The Massachusetts State chapter, comprised of the New Bedford, Fall River and Taunton chapters, was incorporated in 1984 to support, unify, and coordinate the efforts of all chapters.

Our mission is to promote the civic, cultural, economic, educational and social betterment of individuals of Portuguese descent.