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Tuesday, September 14, 2021The Island Fair Committee announces a Fall Fun Day!
The Island Fair Committee announces a Fall Fun Day! While we aren’t able to host the Island Fair in Tom Nevers this year, we want to keep the spirit of the Island Fair alive with some Fall Fun on Saturday, October 2nd , 2021, in conjunction with Sustainable Nantucket’s Farmers & Artisans Market in Town. The Island Fair Committee will be partnering with the Nantucket Atheneum, Nantucket Historical Association, NISHA, Maria Mitchell Association, American Legion, Artists Association of Nantucket, and
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Monday, September 13, 2021USS Nantucket Official Crest Unveiling Monday, September 20
USS Nantucket Official Crest Unveiling Monday, September 20 NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will host the formal unveiling ceremony of the USS Nantucket s official crest, September 20 at 4 pm with free admission and online streaming. The United States Navy (NSN) christened one of its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ships (LCS), the USS Nantucket (LCS 27), earlier this summer on August 7, in Marinette, Wisconsin. The USS Nantucket is the third U.S. Navy ship commissioned
Wednesday, July 28, 2021News Release: 7/28/2021
Contact: Gail Osona Direct phone: +1 508 228 3942 info@rafaelosonaauctions.com _____________________________________________ Rafael Osona Auctions Americana, Fine Art, Pacific Trade & Décor ~ August 7 The Marine Auction ~ August 8 Open for Bidding 692 Lots July 18, 2021 - Rafael Osona’s signature August sale is well regarded for its exceptional offerings from far-reaching corners. The two-day event presents choice properties that range from Rembrandt etchings to Abraham Lincoln and Civil War US
Thursday, July 01, 2021New Exhibition and Old Mill Open Today!
View Email as Webpage New Exhibition Open Today! Writing the First Draft of Island HistoryCelebrating The Inquirer and Mirrors 200th Anniversary In the Whaling Museum, Candle FactoryLearn More The Old Mill is Now OpenThursdays & Fridays As seen above, the NHA maintenance team works to getthe Old Mill ready to run last week. Photo credit Ray K. Saunders.Lean More Next Week at the NHA Exhibit Opening: Shoulders Upon Which We Stand: The Cape Verde - Nantucket Connection Monday, July 510amWhaling Museum,
Wednesday, June 30, 2021Nantucket by Design Spotlight: Antiquing on Nantucket
View Email as Webpage Explore the unique and unusual objects found in a few of Nantucket's many antique shops with interior designer, Kathleen Hay, and learn how a carefully selected antique placed in the home can create a sense of place, history, and culture. Special thanks to Stacey Bewkes, Quintessence, for her generosity in producing this video.View Our 2021 Line-UpPurchase Your Leadership Tickets Explore Items from the NHA Collection(click the item to learn more) Design and Decorative Application
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Monday, June 28, 2021ReMain Nantucket Opens Envision Resilience: Designs for Living with Rising Seas Exhibition at Nantucket Historical Association’s Thomas Macy Warehouse
ReMain Nantucket Opens Envision Resilience: Designs for Living with Rising Seas Exhibition at Nantucket Historical Association’s Thomas Macy Warehouse on July 2, 2021 The Envision Resilience Nantucket Challenge exhibition, which showcases student design proposals for how Nantucket residents and businesses can live with sea level rise, will open on July 2, ReMain Nantucket announced today. The Envision Resilience: Designs for Living with Rising Seas exhibition will be displayed on the second floor of the
Friday, June 25, 2021Summer Program Highlights
View Email as Webpage SummerProgram Highlights Hands on History July 5 through August 27 (Mon-Fri)10 am -12 pmWhaling Museum, Discovery CenterFree with Whaling Museum admission Join us this summer for history-themed-crafts in the Whaling Museum Discovery Center.Learn about the history of Nantucket through guided craft activities perfect for ages 5-12. LEARN MORE In Mrs. Coffin’s Garden July 7 (Wednesdays through August 25)10:30 - 11amOldest House Garden$5 Members / $10 Non-Members See what's coming up in
Tuesday, June 22, 2021Baskets & Bubbly Celebration
Baskets & Bubbly Celebration Sunday, July 25, 4-6pmHadwen House Garden, 96 Main StreetTickets: $85 Light Hors d ‘oeuvres, exhibition tours, and of course, bubbly.We look forward to celebrating with you! Karen Butler and Jackie KupperChairs Baskets & Bubbly 2021 CommitteeKaren Bloomfield, Marion Conley, Marcia Kane, Peggy Kaufman,Kathleen Myers, Sandie Owen & Eleanor Roethke. Purchase Tickets For questions, please contact Stacey Stuart, sstuart@nha.org Baskets & Bubbly Online Auction Bid to
Thursday, June 17, 2021Anne Ramsdell Congdon’s Nantucket Renaissance Opening TOMORROW
View Email as Webpage Anne Ramsdell Congdon’sNantucket RenaissanceOpening TOMORROW McCausland Gallery, Whaling Museum Learn More Celebrate Juneteenth - Tune in Tonight! Join us as we partner with the Nantucket Book Festival to commemorate “Juneteenth”, a celebration marking the actual end of slavery in the United States, as Texas was two and a half years behind the rest of the nation in enforcing Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.Learn More Watch our Juneteenthprogram from last year! This program
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Monday, June 14, 2021Featured Anne Ramsdell Congdon Exhibition Opens at the Whaling Museum on June 18
Featured Anne Ramsdell Congdon Exhibition Opens at the Whaling Museum on June 18NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) presents Anne Ramsdell Congdon’s Nantucket Renaissance, a new featured exhibition opening in the Whaling Museum’s McCausland Gallery this Friday, June 18. This exhibition will showcase artwork by island artist Anne Ramsdell Congdon, displaying pieces from the NHA collection as well as private collections. The exhibit will also include many quotations from the artist,
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Thursday, June 10, 2021New Exhibition Opening Next Week
View Email as Webpage New ExhibitionOpening Next Week - Friday, June 18 Anne Ramsdell Congdon’sNantucket RenaissanceMcCausland Gallery, Whaling Museum July Exhibition Opening Dates Writing the First Draft of Island HistoryCelebrating The Inquirer and Mirror’s 200th Anniversary Candle Factory, Whaling MuseumOpening July 1 The Battle of Nantucket – War of 1812Candle Factory, Whaling MuseumOpening July 2 In partnership withEgan Maritime Institute andLynx Educational Foundation Moby-Dick and
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Friday, June 04, 2021Renowned Interior Designer Nate Berkus to Appear Live at the Keynote Luncheon for Nantucket by Design
Renowned Interior Designer Nate Berkus to Appear Live at the Keynote Luncheon for Nantucket by Design The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is thrilled to announce that renowned AD 100 interior designer, Nate Berkus, will be appearing live at its signature keynote luncheon during the sixth annual Nantucket by Design (NBD) event held from August 5 through 7. Attendees at all NBD events will have the option to attend in person or virtually via Zoom. As the NHA’s premier fundraiser, Nantucket by Design
Wednesday, May 19, 2021Spirits Within Us Opens at the Whaling Museum
New Holographic Experience:Spirits Within Us Opens at the Whaling Museum on May 29 NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) presents Spirits Within Us, a new holographic experience at the Whaling Museum. This interactive exhibit is part of the expanded exhibition, The Road from Abolition to Suffrage in the Williams Forsyth Gallery, opening on May 29. Life on remote, windswept Nantucket has always fostered extraordinary women. Intelligent, educated, passionate, and brave, they took on
Monday, May 17, 2021Baskets & Bubbly Fundraiser
Baskets & Bubbly Fundraiser 2021 Plans Announced NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum (NLBM) and Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) plan to host the NLBM summer fundraiser, Baskets & Bubbly 2021, through an online auction from July 18–25. Karen Butler and Jackie Kupper chair this year’s fundraiser. The auction will include over 25 lightship baskets and basket-related items, making it a one-of-a-kind event. This virtual auction will offer buyers the opportunity to bid on
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Wednesday, May 12, 2021NHA Gosnell Executive Director Resigns
NHA Gosnell Executive Director Resigns NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) has accepted the resignation of James P. Russell as the Gosnell Executive Director. Russell has been with the NHA since September 2017. He was responsible for many accomplishments, leading the organization through a period of significant growth and productivity. These accomplishments included making the NHA more accessible and relevant to the year-round community, completing a capital campaign to renovate
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Wednesday, May 05, 2021Nantucket by Design Announces Design Panel Line-Up
Nantucket by DesignAnnounces Design Panel Line-UpNANTUCKET, MA – Steele Marcoux, editor-in-chief of Veranda magazine, has selected the 2021 Design Panel, which she will be moderating. This distinguished group of designers will include Philip Gorrivan, Philip Mitchell, and Joy Moyler. The Panel will take place on Friday, August 6, during Nantucket by Design, the Nantucket Historical Association’s major summer fundraiser, held Aug. 5 – 7 virtually. Steele Marcoux’s design education started during her
Monday, April 26, 2021Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Receives Grant Funding from the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Receives Grant Funding from the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism Nantucket, MA – The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) was selected as a recipient of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) FY21 Travel & Tourism Recovery (TTR) Grant Program. The goal of the TTR Grant Program is to help communities recover from economic challenges resulting from COVID-19 by strengthening state tourism and encouraging individuals to visit local
Tuesday, March 30, 2021The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum formally affiliates with the Nantucket Historical Association
The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum formally affiliates with the Nantucket Historical Association NANTUCKET, MA –Over the past five months, the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) has been in discus- sion with the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum (NLBM) regarding a formal Affiliation that will join the two entities. On March 27, at a special meeting of the NLBM Membership, that body voted overwhelmingly to proceed with the Affiliation. The Boards are excited that joining forces will provide a
Wednesday, March 10, 2021Nantucket by Design announces Keynote Speakers and New Additions to the Virtual Event Line-Up
Nantucket by Design announces Keynote Speakers and New Additions to the Virtual Event Line-Up NANTUCKET, MA – An award-winning line-up of interior designers, including Nate Berkus, Alexa Hampton, and Corey Damen Jenkins will be the Keynote Speakers at the Nantucket Historical Association’s summer fundraiser, Nantucket by Design, which is scheduled to be held virtually Aug. 5-7. Since Nate Berkus established his award-winning interior design firm at the age of 24, his approachable and elevated
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Thursday, February 18, 2021NHA Announces Three Hires
NHA Announces Three Hires The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) has promoted Miranda Dale to manager of visitor operations and added two new staff members. Dale, a Nantucket native, graduated from the University of Virginia with a bachelor’s degree in English and religious studies. She joined the NHA three years ago as an interpreter in the visitor operations department. Upon the retirements of long-time mangers Peggi Godwin and Maria Grause, Dale stepped up and will be responsible for visitor
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Monday, February 01, 2021NHA Hosts House History and Genealogy Research Workshops
NHA Hosts House History and Genealogy Research Workshops NANTUCKET, MA –The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) has announced plans to host two research- focused workshops on house histories and genealogy this winter. Both workshops will provide the community with the opportunity to develop research techniques, as well as learn about the resources available through the NHA, the Nantucket Atheneum, Town Records offices, and more. With the entire island a National Historic District, house history
Monday, February 01, 2021Whaling Museum will reopen February 12
Whaling Museum will reopen February 12 NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will reopen the Whaling Museum on Friday, February 12, with free admission for the year-round community. Robust sanitizing measures to make the indoor experience safe will continue. The community can help by reserving a timed slot online. The Festival of Trees remains on display through the President’s Day holiday weekend for visitors to enjoy the festive winter wonderland. In partnership with the Nantucket
Monday, February 01, 2021New Portal for NHA’s Genealogy Database Will Provide the Public with Enhanced Access
New Portal for NHA’s Genealogy Database Will Provide the Public with Enhanced Access NANTUCKET, MA –The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) has launched a new portal for its Barney Genealogical Database, which holds data for more than 40,000 Nantucketers over two and a half centuries. Barney’s genealogy has been available to the public on the NHA’s website since the 1990s. However, new advancements including powerful search capabilities, the ability to chart family relationships, and web-based
Friday, January 22, 2021NHA Hosts House History and Genealogy Research Workshops
NHA Hosts House History and Genealogy Research Workshops NANTUCKET, MA –The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) has announced plans to host two research- focused workshops on house histories and genealogy this winter. Both workshops will provide the community with the opportunity to develop research techniques, as well as learn about the resources available through the NHA, the Nantucket Atheneum, Town Records offices, and more. With the entire island a National Historic District, house history
Friday, January 15, 2021New NHA Publication, Exploring a Noted Pastor’s Time on Island
New NHA Publication,Exploring a Noted Pastor’s Time on Island NANTUCKET, MA –The Nantucket Historical Association has released a new 146-page publication, Island Pastor, by the Rev. Dr. Ruth Herron Smalt, chronicling six years of her ministry at Nantucket’s First Congregational Church, beginning with her arrival on island in June 2014 as a newly minted pastor.Rev. Ruth shares how she got to know her new congregation and community by wandering along historic cobblestone roads, brick sidewalks, and
Thursday, January 14, 2021One Book One Island: Book Release and Pickup Locations
Kaley Kokomoor, Communications and Outreach Manager. Nantucket Atheneum kkokomoor@nantucketatheneum.org, 860-271-5750 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE One Book One Island: Book Release and Pickup Locations One Book One Island is a collaborative project of community partners and sponsors on Nantucket which seeks to promote reading, and community by encouraging the entire population of Nantucket to read, discuss, and reflect on the same book. We hope to instill the importance of life-long learning for youth and
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Tuesday, January 05, 2021After 115 Years on Loan, the Nantucket Atheneum Donates an Important Collection to the NHA
After 115 Years on Loan, the Nantucket Atheneum Donates an Important Collection to the NHA NANTUCKET, MA –The Trustees of the Nantucket Atheneum and the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) are pleased to announce an important gift, over one hundred years in the making. A collection of historic artifacts, natural-history specimens, and ethnographic objects from around the world, originally loaned to the NHA from the Atheneum in 1905, has now officially been donated to the museum and will henceforth be
Thursday, December 24, 2020NANTUCKET CHAMBER’S “RED TICKET” DRAWING WINNERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Karmen Caylor – karmen@nantucketchamber.org NANTUCKET CHAMBER’S “RED TICKET” DRAWING WINNERS FIVE $1,000 and ONE $5,000 WINNERS NAMED CHRISTMAS EVE Nantucket, MA 24 December 2020 — Melissa Murphy, interim President/CEO of Nantucket Chamber of Commerce, today announced the five winners of its Holiday Red Ticket Program after the drawing at 3:00pm on Christmas Eve. The highly popular Holiday Red Ticket Program encourages local holiday shopping and promotes the sustainability of
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Friday, December 18, 2020NHA University continues and a New Historic Properties Webinar Series will launch this January
NHA University continues and a New Historic Properties Webinar Series will launch this JanuaryNANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to continue NHA University this January, starting with a new semester focusing on Archaeology and Paleontology. NHA University will continue to run as a bi-weekly e-newsletter with a corresponding paid virtual lecture that will remain free to NHA members.The series will kick off on Tuesday, January 5 with a webinar exploring the archaeological
Wednesday, December 02, 2020NHA Announces Reimagined Holiday Magic Programming
NHA Announces Reimagined Holiday Magic Programming NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce it has reimagined A Night of Holiday Magic. This beloved family holiday tradition will expand to a 3-week offering of free programming in the Discovery Center at the Whaling Museum. With all the proper safety protocols in place, children can create ornaments and holiday crafts in the Discovery Center, Tuesdays–Saturdays, 10am–2pm, through December 19, with new themes and
Monday, October 05, 2020NHA Announces “Study Hall” Community Initiative at the Whaling Museum starting this October
Contact: Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Association ashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 For Immediate Release: Monday, October 5, 2020 NHA Announces “Study Hall” Community Initiative at the Whaling Museum starting this October NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce a new “Study Hall” program at the Whaling Museum to provide community members with a safe, socially distanced space to read, surf the World Wide
Thursday, September 17, 2020The NHA announces its plans for a reimagined Festival of Wreaths and Festival of Trees
Contact: Stacey W. Stuart, Director of Corporate Development Nantucket Historical Association sstuart@nha.org, 508-228-1894 x 130 For Immediate Release: Thursday, September 17, 2020 Photo Credit: Emily Elisabeth PhotographyThe NHA announces its plans for a reimagined Festival of Wreaths and Festival of Trees NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is reimagining its plans for two of its beloved holiday festivals this season, with both being slightly adjusted to adhere to safety
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Thursday, September 10, 2020NHA University Relaunches this September
Contact: Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Association ashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131For Immediate Release: Thursday, September 10, 2020 NHA University Relaunches this September NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to relaunch NHA University on Tuesday, September 15. Running as a bi-weekly e-newsletter, NHA University is a free educational resource with, new this fall, a corresponding series of paid virtual lectures. With the
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Friday, September 04, 2020Whaling Museum Audio Tour now available in Spanish at the NHA
Contact: Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Association ashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 For Immediate Release: Thursday, September 10, 2019 Whaling Museum Audio Tour now available in Spanish at the NHA NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the Whaling Museum Audio Tour is now available in Spanish. The NHA is pleased to offer this enhancement to Spanish speaking visitors and members of the community. The Whaling Museum
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Friday, September 04, 2020NHA Receives Major Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services
Contact: Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Association ashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 2, 2020 NHA Receives Major Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $190,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) supporting a project to better understand and catalog the NHA’s archeology
Tuesday, January 21, 2020NANTUCKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
NANTUCKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION Nantucket, MA 17 January 2020 — The board of directors of Nantucket Chamber of Commerce today announced that David Martin, the Chamber’s president and CEO since September 2017, will step down to accept the position of Chief Business Development Officer at the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA). Martin will continue to serve on several Chamber committees and advise the Chamber on important issues that affect our island community. No
