Notice 28 Jul 2025 business compliance, repatriation, nagpra, cultural heritage, nps, cultural items, new bedford

🎨Notice of Intended Repatriation for New Bedford Whaling Museum

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 sacred objects and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.

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