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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
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Wednesday, August 12, 2020NHA Publishes New Book about Anna Gardner by Island Author Barbara Ann White
Contact: Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Association ashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 NHA Publishes New Book about Anna Gardner by Island Author Barbara Ann White NANTUCKET, MA – NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the release of Disturber of Tradition: A Portrait of Anna Gardner, a biography written by Barbara Ann White and published by the NHA, this week. Anna
Wednesday, August 05, 2020JOIN THE NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION AND THE NANTUCKET DREAMLAND FOR A MAGICAL NIGHT
CONTACT: Laura Gallagher Byrne, Director of Theatre and Education Nantucket Dreamland: A Non-Profit Film & Cultural Center 508-332-4822 x101 laura@nantucketdreamland.org PRESS RELEASE JOIN THE NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION AND THE NANTUCKET DREAMLAND FOR A MAGICAL NIGHTLIVE PERFORMANCE OF 13, THE MUSICAL AT SUNSET HILL THE OLDEST HOUSE. Nantucket, MA 2020- August 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th at 5:30 PM. Grab your blankets, chairs and masks to attend the show 13, the Musical, at the iconic setting of the
Thursday, July 09, 2020Whaling Museum Reopening July 11
Photos: Emily Elisabeth Photography Contact:Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Associationashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 2, 2020 Whaling Museum Reopening July 11 NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is officially reopening the doors at the Whaling Museum on Saturday, July 11. The NHA staff looks forward to welcoming Members back for an extended two-day “Members’ Preview” on Saturday, July 11 and
Thursday, July 09, 2020NHA holds 126th Annual Meeting Virtually this Friday, July 10
NHA holds 126th Annual Meeting Virtually this Friday, July 10NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will host its 126th Annual Meeting virtually via Zoom on Friday, July 10th at 5pm for members. Kelly Williams steps down as President of the NHA Board of Trustees in August and Calvin “Chip” Carver will assume the Presidency. Williams served three years with major accomplishments that include 1) growing partnerships with on and off island institutions, 2) strengthening the brand of the
Wednesday, June 10, 2020Nantucket Historical Association Announces Steps to Reopen and New Summer Initiatives
Contact:Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Associationashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Nantucket Historical Association announces steps to reopen and new summer initiatives NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is ready to “lower its whaleboats and get underway” at the Whaling Museum and welcome the public back once permission is granted. Staff is implementing robust sanitizing measures to
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Thursday, May 21, 2020“We All Speak Moby-Dick” Goes Digital
Contact: Mary Lacoursiere, The Peter M. & Bonnie J. Sacerdote Chair of Education and Community Relations Nantucket Historical Association mary@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 119 “We All Speak Moby-Dick” Goes Digital NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to launch a digital “We All Speak Moby-Dick” program to celebrate the diversity of the island through literature. For the past two years, the Nantucket community has celebrated our island’s shared history and diverse
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020NHA’s Summer Fundraiser Nantucket by Design Goes Virtual for 2020
Contact: Stacey W. Stuart, Director of Corporate Development Nantucket Historical Association sstuart@nha.org NHA’s Summer Fundraiser Nantucket by Design Goes Virtual for 2020; Alessandra Branca announced as featured speaker for Design Luncheon NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to announce the reformulation of its major summer fundraiser, Nantucket by Design. Nantucket by Design events will go virtual from July 30 to August 1, 2020, with an all-star slate of
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
