Mass Cultural Council Awards $440,000 to the Port Society Complex and NB Fishing Heritage Center
The Cultural Facilities Fund of the Massachusetts Cultural Council awarded the New Bedford Port Society $440,000 for efforts to restore and provide accessibility to the historic Mariners Home which will ultimately be developed into a Fishing Heritage Center. The restoration project estimated at $2.1 million is a collaboration between the New Bedford Port Society, the […]
Mark Your Calendar for the 2014 Wine Festival!
This year’s Wine Festival is set for Friday, October 10th at the New Bedford State Pier Building. We are busy lining up a terrific night on the waterfront. If you’d like to get involved on the Wine Festival Event Committee chaired by Kellie Martin or join us as an Event Sponsor, please give our office […]
City and WHALE plan memorial park gateway to Washington Square
This summer the City and WHALE will partner to honor the Washington Square neighborhood through the creation of a beautiful green space at One Washington Square that will act as a Gateway to the historic neighborhood just south of the downtown. The conceptual park design was prepared by Mary Rapoza, Director of Parks, Recreation and […]
Don’t Miss Out On the Wonderful “Summer Solstice Soiree”!
There is still time to purchase tickets to this signature event being held on June 21st from 6 to 10 pm at the remarkable Stone House at the Head of Westport. The tented event will be held along the banks of the scenic Westport River on the grounds of the Greek Revival Stone House built […]
June AHA!-“Portraits of a Port”
June 12, 2014 6:00-8:00 – Seamen’s Bethel and Mariners’ Home, Join Teri Bernert from WHALE and Fred Toomey from the NB Port Society and find out first hand plans for the historic renovation of these historic New Bedford treasures.
WHALE Honors Inspiring Preservation Projects and Preservation Heroes
At its 2014 Annual Meeting on May 14, WHALE presented preservation awards to some remarkable historic preservation projects in Greater New Bedford that have been completed in the last year. Additionally, two individuals received recognition. Carol Ann Nelson was awarded the Catherine Crapo Bullard Award. For many years, first with the Preservation Partnership and then […]
WHALE ANNUAL MEMBERS’ MEETING & PRESERVATION AWARDS CELEBRATION
Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Waypoint Event Center, NB Join your fellow WHALE members and friends for our annual gathering. Learn about WHALE’s current preservation projects from Executive Director Teri Bernert, hear from the city about their partnership initiatives with WHALE, and join us in welcoming Tony Souza, historic preservation expert and […]
“Summer Solstice Soiree”, June 21st, Stone House at the Head of Westport:
Held along the banks of the Westport River, the Soiree will take place on the grounds of the Greek Revival Stone House built in 1830 by Captain Steven Howland. The landmark house was recently renovated by owners Michael Walden and Stephen Fletcher, and architect Kit Wise of Wise, Surma, Jones. Artisans that worked on the […]
MAY AHA!-Downtown Historic Walking Tour and Presentation with Tony Souza
AHA! night is Thursday, May 8, 2014 6:00 – 6:30 Walking Tour with Tony Souza, WHALE’s former Executive Director and nationally known preservation expert. Tour starts at the Robeson House, corner of William Street and North Second Street. 7:15 – 8:00 Tony Souza, WHALE’s former Executive Director and nationally known preservation expert will give a […]
New Bedford Port Society Complex
The Port Society Complex project is gaining steam with Mayor Mitchell’s announcement of a $100,000 CDBG grant for the proposed elevator at the Taste of the Port fundraising event. The event, put on by WHALE, the NB Port Society and the Working Waterfront Festival raised significant funds to support the project and was attended by […]
