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Bedford Whaling National Historical Park commemorates the heritage of
the world's preeminent whaling port during the 19th century. A variety
of cultural landscapes, historic buildings, museum collections, and archives
preserve this history and collectively recount the stories of a remarkable
era. Whaling, a leading 19th century enterprise, contributed to America's
economic and political vitality.
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park was created in 1996. The
park encompasses 34 acres spread over 13 city blocks and includes a visitor
center, the New Bedford Whaling Museum,the Seamen's Bethel, the schooner
Ernestina, and the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum.
The park's enabling
legislation also established a legislative connection with the Inupiat
Heritage Center in Barrow, Alaska, to commemorate the more than 2,000
whaling voyages from New Bedford to the Western Arctic.
Operating Hours &
Seasons
National Park Service
Visitor Center
Open daily 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day,
New Years Day.
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| Communities
Surrounding New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park | |
| Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park. | New Bedford, MA (2 min.
) Pop. 93,768
Fairhaven, MA (6 min.
) Pop. 16,159
South Dartmouth, MA (7 min.
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North Dartmouth, MA (8 min.
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Acushnet, MA (9 min.
) Pop. 10,161
Mattapoisett, MA (12 min.
) Pop. 6,268
East Freetown, MA (14 min.
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Dartmouth, MA (16 min.
) Pop. 30,666
Fall River, MA (16 min.
) Pop. 91,938
| Marion, MA (16 min.
) Pop. 5,123
Rochester, MA (18 min.
) Pop. 4,581
Wareham, MA (19 min.
) Pop. 20,335
Assonet, MA (22 min.
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Westport, MA (22 min.
) Pop. 14,183
Somerset, MA (23 min.
) Pop. 18,234
Westport Point, MA (28 min.
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Adamsville, RI (29 min.
)
Cuttyhunk, MA (47 min.
)
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