A whaling city sets about recasting its gritty image Jul 13, 2008
The National Park Service opened the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park in 1996, and the New Bedford Whaling Museum draws tens of thousands of visitors annually. The city has an extensive waterfront, large sections of which are open to development. (Boston Globe)
Whaling heritage symposium opens next week Jun 14, 2008
Stemming from involvement with resource preservation and seafaring heritage, the Maritime Heritage Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or NOAA, along with partners Mystic Seaport, New Bedford Whaling Museum, and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park pulled together this event. They hope to enhance understanding of crucial aspects of New England s whaling past and to examine links between the history and science of whales and whaling heritage. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Ted Kennedy Recovering After Seizure May 20, 2008
And Friday, he attended a ribbon cutting at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. He was preparing to host the annual Best Buddies Challenge event on Saturday afternoon, a fundraiser for the Best Buddies organization founded by Anthony Kennedy Shriver that helps people with intellectual disabilities. (CBS News -- US)
Events listings May 18, 2008
Greater New Bedford Summerfest New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. 508-979-1745. (Boston Globe)
New Bedford cultural organizations seek volunteers Mar 11, 2007
For more information in advance of the open house, call Jennifer Gonsalves, chief of visitor services, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, by phone at (508) 996-4095 ext. 14 or by e-mail at jennifer_gonsalves@nps. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Whaling museum seeks needlework samples for exhibition Mar 1, 2007
The cornerstone of the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, the Museum is located in the heart of the city's historic downtown at 18 Johnny Cake Hill. Open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and until 9 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month, admission is free for members and children under the age of 6, $10 for adults, $9 for seniors (59 and over) and students with a valid ID, and $6 for children ages 6-14. (The Standard-Times, MA)
heard on the street Feb 25, 2007
Situated in the middle of the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Five Dover Street is 90 percent leased to several prestigious tenants such as C. Raymond Hunt Associates and The SouthCoast Learning Network. "We have opened a New Bedford office in Five Dover Street to service our existing New Bedford exclusive listings, several of which are part to the former Interstate Bakeries (Sunbeam Bread) portfolio that was purchased by a Boston-based investor group last fall," company president... (The Standard-Times, MA)
New Bedford students take the stage for Frederick Douglass Read-athon Feb 12, 2007
" Other city figures who read included Police Chief Ronald Teachman, the Rev. Ann Fox of Unitarian Memorial Church, Celeste Bernardo, superintendent of the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, and Jim Butler of The Daily Compass. Before his turn at the podium, Mayor Lang shook the hand of every student in the refreshment room. When the kids crowded around to take a picture with him, Mayor Lang joked: "How do you want to do this. I'll get on my knees and we'll make a pyramid. (The Standard-Times, MA)
'The best news ... in years' Feb 11, 2007
JOHN SLADEWSKI/The Standard-TimesIn the late afternoon, a pedestrian casts a long shadow on the cobblestones of William Street, part of the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park ... Documenting how the whaling industry and its diverse participants shaped the history of the city is the mission of the 10-year-old New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Business newsmakers Feb 11, 2007
Mr. Ross began his career with the National Park Service in 2000 as the community planner for the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. He was promoted to deputy superintendent in 2001 and was responsible for park planning, partnership development and operations management. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Ernestina still not shipshape Jan 9, 2007
"If we get that money, it could be a capital windfall" for Ernestina," he said. According to Ms. Geigis, the Department of Conservation and Recreation had already spent about $188,000 of that money repairing the ship's keel before the budget cuts were announced. "The cut didn't really cut," she said, noting that the remaining $60,000 is "presumably" available for the new repairs. Because the Department of Conservation and Recreation owns the ship, the agency should pay for the keel repair costs... (The Standard-Times, MA)
