National Historical Park · Massachusetts, United States
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is a national historical park in Massachusetts, United States, covering 34.0 acres (13.8 ha), established in 1996.
National Historical Park · Massachusetts, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Massachusetts, United States |
| Area | 34.0 acres (13.8 ha) |
| Established | 1996 |
| Coordinates | 41.6356° N, 70.9233° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Partially owned by several entities and maintained by the National Park Service (NPS), the park commemorates the heritage of the world's preeminent whaling port during the nineteenth century. Established in 1996, the park encompasses 34 acres (fourteen hectares) dispersed over 13 city blocks. It includes a visitor center, the New Bedford National Historic Landmark District, the New Bedford Whaling Museum, the Seamen's Bethel, the schooner Ernestina, and the Rotch–Jones–Duff House and Garden Museum.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 26.6 miles away
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 50.4 miles away
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 93.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park?
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is in Massachusetts, United States (41.6356° N, 70.9233° W).
When was New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park established?
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park was established in 1996, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park?
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park covers 34.0 acres (13.8 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Bedford_Whaling_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/nebe/ — Official park page.