The Health of a Community

Article from Sacred Places ENewsletter on Wednesday April 30, 2014 There are some stories that exemplify larger ideals, some events that embody larger notions. At Partners for Sacred Places, we sometimes deal with a particular organization, or group of organizations, that truly understands and embodies all that Partners itself does. Partners’ interactions with the Inter-Church […]

New Bedford Jazz Festival and Your Theatre Partnership

The New Bedford Jazz Festival is set for June 14th at the City Pier from 2 to 7 PM.  WHALE will have a historic project information table at the event.  Over the last few months, WHALE has been partnering with Your Theatre to assist them in their review of possible downtown historic properties to relocate […]

Taste of the Port 2014 gala a huge success!

On behalf of the New Bedford Port Society, Waterfront Historic Area LeaguE, and Working Waterfront Festival, we would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of the Taste of the Port event.  This kickoff to our capital campaign raised significant funds to support the Port Society Complex Project and was attended by over […]

“Taste of the Port” Saturday March 29th 6 to 9 pm

Last week for tickets for this incredible event and it looks like a sell-out! Join us this Saturday at the NB Whaling Museum and enjoy signature seafood dishes by the area’s top chefs, an open bar, silent and live auction, and Jazz by Peter Arteaga. Keynote speaker, Congressman Barney Frank, will be speaking at 7 […]

SACRED PLACES; NEW DOLLARS/NEW PARTNERS PROGRAM WORKSHOPS VERY SUCCESSFUL

WHALE, the Inter-Church Council of Greater New Bedford, and the city of New Bedford hosted two days of workshops on March 21st and March 22nd for eight congregations under the New Dollars-New Partners Program with Partners for Sacred Places. Based in Philadelphia, Partners helps congregations practice “sound stewardship” of their historic buildings through business-oriented approaches […]

NOMINATE WHALE ANNUAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD RECIPIENTS

WHALE invites you to nominate recipients for our Annual Preservation Awards.  Please send in the attached form by April 15, 2014 to WHALE to nominate individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the rehabilitation, restoration and interpretation of the historic character and environment of Greater New Bedford.  Awards will be presented at the […]

Save The Dates

WHALE Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, May 14th, Waypoint Center: Past WHALE Executive Director and historic preservation expert Tony Souza will be joining us as keynote speaker “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 […]

APRIL AHA!-Downtown Historic Walking Tour

April 10, 2014  7:00 – Join WHALE in a historic walking tour of the New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park.  The tour will start at the National Park Service Headquarters, Corson Building Theater, 33 William Street.  Teri Bernert, WHALE’s Executive Director, and Derek Santos, WHALE Board Member and Executive Director of the NB Economic Development […]

The Port Society Complex; Restoration of the Seamen’s Bethel and Mariners Home

Aimed at restoring and preserving two of the city’s most iconic buildings, WHALE and the New Bedford Port Society have joined forces to collaborate on the Port Society Complex. The project’s comprehensive scope envisions a complete restoration of the historic 1832 Seamen’s Bethel and the adjacent 1787 Mariners Home. Both buildings grace Johnny Cake Hill […]

SAVE THE DATES!

WHALE has some exciting events already scheduled this year; please save the dates! “Taste of the Port”, March 29, NB Whaling Museum, 6 to 9 pm: An upscale cocktail party featuring signature seafood dishes by the area’s top chefs co-hosted by the NB Port Society, WHALE, and the Working Waterfront Festival to benefit the Port […]