Revitalizing New Bedford through historic preservation

“If you bulldoze your heritage, you become just anywhere.”
Sarah Delano, WHALE President 1966-1982
Partners In Preservation Campaign 2019
Partners in Preservation Campaign 2019
Please join us as a partner!
Becoming a partner means becoming part of WHALE’s legacy.
Make your donation TODAY! Donations can also be made by check. Make check payable to WHALE and mail to:
15 Johnny Cake Hill
New Bedford, MA 02740
WHALE Selected for Social Innovation Forum’s 2020 Nonprofit Accelerator
December 11, 2019
WHALE Selected for Social Innovation Forum’s 2020 Nonprofit Accelerator The Waterfront Historic Area League is…
“Rising from the ashes: WHALE steps in to save former fire station and Civil Defense Center on Hillman Street”
December 2, 2019
WHALE's newest project, Hillman Street Firehouse was highlighted in the Standard Times. Learn about why…
First-time homebuyer lottery process at 318 Pleasant Street!
June 27, 2019
WHALE is very excited to announce that the first-time homebuyer lottery process for 318 Pleasant…
WHALE Moment: Meet the Plummers
June 12, 2019
Encased in the structure at 148 Hawthorn Street is a 110-year history of the Leander…