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!
The Harbor Lights Benefit is currently SOLD OUT
If you missed out on tickets, you can still support this important fundraiser by bidding in the Silent Auction or making a donation to support the event.
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.
The Silent Auction is now open for bidding. It will close Sunday, July 13th at 5:00 PM.
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
Doris & John Ludes
Ann & Lloyd Macdonald
Tricia & Chris Schade
Sloan & Wick Simmons
Bernadette Souza
Margot Stone
Jennifer & R. Davis Webb
Ann Webster
Individual Sponsors
For sponsorship information, contact development@whalingmuseum.org
