Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum

December 13, 12:00 – 4:00 pm WHALE Holiday House Tour&nbsp;(Rain/Snow date: Sunday, December 20, 12–4 pm)
Step inside New Bedford’s history this holiday season! WHALE’s inaugural Holiday House Tour invites you on a self-guided walk through a handful of privately owned historic homes, each dressed in seasonal splendor for the occasion. Along the way, learn about the architecture, history, and character that make these houses — and this city — special.&nbsp; The tour features seven historic homes, including the Rotch-Jones-Duff House Museum &amp; Gardens along a self guided walking route. Specific tour details will be shared with ticket holders prior to the tour.&nbsp;
Proceeds support WHALE’s mission of historic preservation and community revitalization across New Bedford.
<a href="https://waterfrontleague.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F54792" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tickets are on sale now.</a>
<a href="https://waterfrontleague.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F54792" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">$35 – General Public</a>
WHALE members receive $5 off each ticket! For details on how to claim that, <a href="https://waterfrontleague.org/contact/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">contact our office.&nbsp;</a>
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! If you’re interested in volunteering for our Holiday House Tour, we’d love to have you! Please fill out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc13lFKzad32A4xJcyvI3efSX_4YHK6cZX827MAEmLlQG9Jvg/viewform" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">the form here</a> and we will be in touch.&nbsp;

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WHALE 2026 Holiday House Tour 

December 13, 12:00 – 4:00 pm WHALE Holiday House Tour (Rain/Snow date: Sunday, December 20, 12–4 pm)
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WHALE 2026 Holiday House Tour

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4:00 PM

Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum, 396 County St, New Bedford, MA