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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
Thursday, February 20, 2020NHA Hosts the 3rd Annual Flower Power Party
Contact: Emma Graham, Events Coordinator Nantucket Historical Association egraham@nha.org, 508-228-1894 x 115 For Immediate Release: Thursday, February 20, 2020 NHA Hosts the 3rd Annual Flower Power Party NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to host the 3 rd Annual Flower Power Party on Friday, April 24, 2020, 6–8:30 p.m., at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. The Flower Power Party kicks off the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce’s 46 th Annual Daffodil
Thursday, January 30, 2020Nantucket Historical Association Launches New Online Collections Catalog
Nantucket Historical Association LaunchesNew Online Collections Catalog NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to announce the launch of a new way of searching our collections of books, manuscripts and artifacts. The NHA has committed $250,000 over two years to this major initiative. Connie and Tom Cigarran of Nashville and Nantucket spearheaded the fundraising efforts. The online catalog contains more than 70,000 collection records which are now accessible through a
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
Tuesday, January 21, 2020NHA hires David Martin as Chief of Business Development
NHA hires David Martin as Chief of Business Development The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Martin as its Chief of Business Development.Martin's previous position was as president and CEO of the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce.“The Chamber has taken a new and exciting role as the leader and face of business, tourism, learning and economic development on the Island”, said Martin. "The NHA position is the next chapter of my life on Nantucket and I am
Saturday, December 07, 2019David Lazarus exhibition in the Sherlund Conference Room
Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Associationashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 For Immediate Release: Tuesday, December 3, 2019 David Lazarus exhibition in the Sherlund Conference Room NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to feature works by artist David Lazarus in the Sherlund Conference Room at the Whaling Museum during the holiday season. This exhibit will feature Nantucket themed oil and watercolor paintings, as well as
Tuesday, November 19, 2019NHA Celebrates the 26th Annual Festival of Trees
Contact:Stacey W. Stuart, Director of Corporate DevelopmentNantucket Historical Associationsstuart@nha.org, 508-228-1894 x 130 For Immediate Release: Monday, November 18, 2019 Photo Credit: Barbara Clarke Photography (please email for more photos, if needed) NHA Celebrates the 26th Annual Festival of Trees NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to celebrate the 26th annual Festival of Trees, held December 6 through December 31, 2019, at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad
Monday, November 18, 2019NHA Celebrates the 26th Annual 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: Monday, November 18, 2019 Photo Credit: Barbara Clarke Photography (please email for more photos, if needed) NHA Celebrates the 26th Annual Festival of Trees NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to celebrate the 26th annual Festival of Trees, held December 6 through December 31, 2019, at the Whaling Museum, 13
Monday, November 04, 2019NHA Celebrates the 21st Annual Festival of Wreaths
NHA Celebrates the 21st Annual Festival of Wreaths NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to celebrate the 21st annual Festival of Wreaths, held November 27– December 1, 2019, in the Whaling Museum, McCausland Gallery, at 15 Broad Street. The Festival of Wreaths is the NHA's kick off celebration to the holiday season. This community tradition features an array of wreaths beautifully crafted by local businesses, nonprofits, schools, organizations, and individuals that
Thursday, October 03, 2019NHA Publishes New Book About Susan and Charles Veeder by Island Author Betsy Tyler
NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the release of A Thousand Leagues of Blue: The Whaling Voyages of Charles and Susan Veeder of Nantucket, a new publication by Betsy Tyler, in late November. This beautifully illustrated, 256-page hardcover publication is the true story of the trials and tribulations of a family enmeshed in the whaling industry and the ensuing drama and destruction wrought by this brutal pursuit. In the center of the tale is an ordinary woman,
Friday, August 23, 2019NHA & AAN Partner to Purchase Significant Artwork by Andrew Shunney 2019
Contact: Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Association ashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 Nantucket Historical Association and Artists Association of Nantucket Partner to Purchase Significant Artwork by Andrew Shunney NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) and Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) are pleased to announce the purchase of significant pieces by artist Andrew Shunney (1916–78). This acquisition by both organizations
Tuesday, August 20, 2019NHA & AAN Partner to Purchase Significant Artwork by Andrew Shunney
Contact:Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Associationashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 For Immediate Release: Monday, August 19, 2019 Nantucket Historical Association and Artists Association of Nantucket Partner to Purchase Significant Artwork by Andrew ShunneyNANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) and Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) are pleased to announce the purchase of significant pieces by artist Andrew Shunney (1916–78).
Wednesday, August 14, 2019NHA hires Daniel Elias as Robyn & John Davis Chief Curator
Contact: Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Association ashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 NHA hires Daniel Elias as Robyn & John Davis Chief Curator NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Elias as the Robyn & John Davis Chief Curator. Elias comes to the position with wide experience in the arts and museum operations. Familiar to many from his time as host of WGBH’s Antiques Roadshow, Elias has
Tuesday, July 23, 2019NHA Publishes New Book: Scrimshaw on Nantucket with Stuart M. Frank
NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the release of a new publication, Scrimshaw on Nantucket: The Collection of the Nantucket Historical Association by Dr. Stuart M. Frank this August. This beautiful hardcover book features more than 800 scrimshaw artifacts from the NHA’s world-class collection, newly photographed in stunning detail by island photographer Jeff Allen. Scrimshaw is an occupational folk art that has an important place in American history.
Friday, June 07, 2019NHA Opens New Fine Arts Gallery at the Whaling Museum
Contact:Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Associationashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 For Immediate Release: Friday, June 7, 2019 NHA Opens New Fine Arts Gallery at the Whaling Museum The Nantucket Historical Association is pleased to announce that it is furthering its mission of showcasing the important stories of Nantucket by returning a portion of its Peter Foulger Museum building on Broad Street to gallery space dedicated to the fine arts. The NHA
Thursday, June 06, 2019Nantucket Historical Association Acquires Significant William Trost Richards Painting
Contact:Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Associationashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Nantucket Historical Association Acquires Significant William Trost Richards Painting NANTUCKET, MA – The Trustees of the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) are pleased to announce the acquisition of a significant painting that captures the beauty of the Nantucket coastline. The acquisition of Nantucket Shore, by William Trost
