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.

Places that Matter: New Bedford

Explore Places that Matter by clicking here!

WHALE and our partners, the Trust for Public Land, are thrilled at the launch of the Places that Matter: New Bedford project and  the culmination of 2 years of work, outreach and collaboration.
 
Learn how to use  Places that Matter: New Bedford  by watching our new video tutorial!

WHALE Winter Programs

We have some great programming lined up for the cold winter months with our “Living the Old House Dream” series. From first hand restoration accounts to talking about integrating energy efficiency into historic buildings, these topics will keep you informed and entertained!

Click to view our upcoming speakers. 

Living the Old House Dream is a partnership with the Rotch-Jones- Duff House Museum & Gardens. 

Current Projects

Past Projects

Community Impact

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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2024 Preservation Awards Video Available

WHALE was honored to recognize the contributions of some truly incredible individuals and organizations at our 2024 preservation awards. The full video (including our surprise …

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Affordable Apartment Opportunity: 18 & Union

18 & Union, a development project that includes the rehabilitation of several historic buildings at the bottom of Union Street, including the C.E. Beckman Company …

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