21 Aug 2025
🏺Notice of Repatriation from New Bedford Whaling Museum
Notice of Intended Repatriation: Old Dartmouth Historical Society, d.b.a. New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, MA
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Old Dartmouth Historical Society, d.b.a. New Bedford Whaling Museum (NBWM) intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of sacred objects and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- National Park Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The notice involves the repatriation of cultural items under NAGPRA, which affects organizations holding such items. Businesses, especially museums and cultural institutions, must comply with repatriation requests from designated groups, impacting their inventory and operational procedures.