Preserving the Past
Restoring New Bedford's Architectural Treasures
Building the Future
Economic growth for local businesses
Fostering Community
Adapting historical buildings as neighborhood housing
Strengthening Arts & Culture
Restoring architectural gems as venues for arts and culture
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Create a stronger, more prosperous city that understands its past and has hope for its future.

Make an Impact:

Join WHALE’s Board of Directors

Are you interested in WHALE’s mission, projects and impact on New Bedford and how you can be actively involved? WHALE is currently holding an open call for interest in joining our board of directors.   Interest forms due March 31. 

For details, click here. 

2025 Preservation Awards

Do you know someone who is passionate about preservation and restoration, or someone who is a great advocate, a champion for the histories and cultures of New Bedford?

If so, consider nominating them for a preservation achievement award! Nominations due March 14.

For details, click here. 

Current Projects

Past Projects

Community Impact

Soundings: February 2025

Our latest issue of Soundings is now available. Click here to read. 

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2025 Preservation Awards

  Do you know someone who is passionate about preservation, restoration, history and place? Do know someone who is a great advocate, a champion for …

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Soundings: January 2025

We are revving some WHALE history with our January newsletter! Click on the link or visit our website to read our latest updates and some …

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Join WHALE’s Board!

  WHALE is currently seeking interested individuals to join our board of directors as part of our 2025 class. Our board members are actively engaged …

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2024 Annual Appeal: WHALE Opens Doors

WHALE OPENS DOORS: Past, Present and Future Since 1962, WHALE has been opening doors for preservation, community development, the arts, cultural heritage and more. Our …

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2025 Award Nomination Form

If watching our 2024 award video has you inspired, consider making a nomination to our 2025 preservation awards! A PDF (fillable) form is available here. …

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