The Fort Taber Historical Association, Inc. is committed to assisting in the restoration, preservation and perpetuation of Fort Taber and its surroundings. Demonstrating how this fort is representative of the development of coastal fortifications from the Revolutionary period though the mid 20th century.

The association was originally established on June 29,1972, under the name "the Friends of Fort Taber", by a group of individuals that were interested in the preservation and restoration of the stone fort and the gun batteries. During that time Fort Taber was adjusting to a new life under the jurisdiction of the City of New Bedford. It had long been a part of the United States Military installation known as Fort Rodman.