Lisa Bergson
Lisa Bergson currently serves as Executive Director of W.H.A.L.E. - the Waterfront Historic Area LeaguE.WHALE's mission is simple: To promote the value and reuse of greater New Bedford's historic structures through preservation, education and advocacy.
You can learn more about W.H.A.L.E. by visiting:
http://www.waterfrontleague.org
Articles by this Author
Paint Color Workshop to Help Homeowners Choose Historic Paint Colors
- By Lisa Bergson
- Published 10/30/2009
- Announcements & Press Releases , Historic New Bedford , Arts & Culture
New Bedford - Even though the weather is turning colder and winter is fast approaching, now is the perfect time to think about painting your house next spring. If you own a historic home, choosing paint colors can be a daunting task. There are a number of things to consider – the architectural style of your house, what colors were typically used on that style, and how many colors should you use. If you need help choosing colors that would be appropriate for your house, there is a free workshop coming up that will help get you started.
Revitalizing New Bedford’s Historic Neighborhoods: WHALE’s First Mini-Grant project begins in Washington Square Neighborhood
- By Lisa Bergson
- Published 10/26/2009
- Announcements & Press Releases , Arts & Culture
NEW BEDFORD — Four homes in the historic Washington Square neighborhood, just south of downtown New Bedford, are getting a facelift thanks to the efforts of the local preservation group, WHALE, the Waterfront Historic Area LeaguE.
A WHALE of a Time: 19th Annual Wine Fest to Benefit WHALE (Waterfront Area Historic League - New Bedford)
- By Lisa Bergson
- Published 09/11/2009
- Announcements & Press Releases , Arts & Culture
Have a whale of a time at the 19th annual Wine Festival and Auction at Custom House Square in New Bedford on Sept. 18 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Proceeds will benefit WHALE’s preservation, neighborhood restoration, and advocacy activities.
Downtown New Bedford and Artworks to Produce Second Annual “Taste Our SouthCoast” on Sunday, June 22 at Custom House Square
- By Lisa Bergson
- Published 05/28/2008
- Announcements & Press Releases , Arts & Culture , Food & Drink , Historic New Bedford , Tourism
(New Bedford, May 28, 2008) Downtown New Bedford will be the place to be on Sunday, June 22 from 12 noon - 4 PM for the Second Annual Taste Our SouthCoast Festival. Presented by Pier Fish, the event will feature local restaurants and caterers serving their best and most sought after recipes under two tents at Custom House Square.
WHALE HOSTS WALKING TOUR OF NEW BEDFORD WHALING NATIONAL HISTORCAL PARK
- By Lisa Bergson
- Published 08/10/2007
- Tourism , Places to Visit , Historic New Bedford , Announcements & Press Releases
WHALE HOSTS WALKING TOUR OF NEW BEDFORD WHALING NATIONAL HISTORCAL PARK & DOWNTOWN on THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2007 at 6:30PM
Transforming New Bedford – WHALE: 45 Years of Preservation
- By Lisa Bergson
- Published 06/28/2007
- Historic New Bedford
In 2007, WHALE – the Waterfront Historic Area LeaguE – celebrates an important milestone - 45 Years of Historic Preservation! This is the story of WHALE – of ordinary people who did and continue to do extraordinary things.