Harbor Lights Benefit
Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join the New Bedford Whaling Museum for the annual Harbor Lights Benefit! Guests will gather for a summer celebration in support of the Museum’s vital mission, rich history, and vibrant future. Enjoy an elegant cocktail reception in the stately Bourne Building, followed by a live auction and dinner in the panoramic Harbor View Gallery and intimate Bourne Mezzanine. As the evening unfolds, experience the perfect blend of community, celebration, and purpose. It will be a night to remember!
Cocktails & Light Fare | Bourne Building
- Enjoy a one-of-a-kind cocktail hour featuring seasonal libations and gourmet hors d’oeuvres.
Program & Live Auction | Harbor View Gallery
- Celebrate the impactful work of the NBWM and enjoy an exclusive live auction featuring a curated selection of exceptional packages, with special guest Michael Grogan, Founder of Grogan & Company, Fine Arts and Jewelry Auctioneers.
Seated Tapas-Style Dinner | Harbor View Gallery & Bourne Mezzanine
- Savor a seated tapas-inspired dinner with a selection of flavorful small plates.
Finale
- Indulge in a selection of decadent desserts, visit the Giving Table to support the Museum’s educational programming, and collect live auction packages.
Dress Code: Summer Cocktail Attire | Elevated Ease
Women: Dresses or dressy pantsuits/jumpsuits.
Men: Lightweight suits or blazers with dress pants. Ties optional.
We are grateful for early sponsorship support from:
In-Kind Support
Table Hosts
Patricia & Mark Allen
Christina Bascom
Nancy Braitmayer
Cindy & Doug Crocker
Michael J. Dury
Vanessa & John Gralton
James & Maryellen Sullivan Hughes
Ann & Lloyd Macdonald
Tricia & Chris Schade
Sloan & Wick Simmons
Bernadette Souza
Margot Stone
Jennifer & R. Davis Webb
Individual Sponsors
Margherita & Michael Baldwin
Holly & Dana Barrows
Jeremy Collier & Becki Maki
Betsy Fallon & Michael L. Waters
Nancy & Michael Grogan
Robert Howland
Carolyn & James Rubenstein
Kat Read & William Sommerville
Lisa & George Whitney
Susan & Harvey Wolkoff
For sponsorship information, contact development@whalingmuseum.org
