News and Events for Nantucket Island
UPDATE from the Dreamland ON APRIL 28…“We are simply blown away. In less than four days our community has raised more than $100,000 toward The Dreamland Drive-In at Bartlett’s Farm, AND we have JUST received a challenge gift of $25,000 from long-time friend and generous donor of The Dreamland, Seth […]
by Robert P. Barsanti On Easter morning, I woke up late. The boys remained under their covers, illuminated by their phones. The jelly bean trails had led them to their late adolescent Easter baskets, then back to bed. Some traditions continue just for the sake of the parents. We’re too […]
UPDATED ON APRIL 20, 2020 Nantucket is an island of small businesses, all using their ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit to keep going during social distancing and the current climate of uncertainty. Merchants are relying on online sales and curbside delivery until their shops open, service companies are selling gift cards […]
The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is sharing virtual STEM-based programming to educate and entertain during the stay-at-home order. Programming will be geared towards children and adults and will include science experiments, astronomy lectures, and educational videos. During the month of April, Molly Zegans, Education Coordinator, will be conducting weekly Earth […]
Through an outpouring of generous donations, the Community Foundation for Nantucket has met ReMain Nantucket’s matching gift challenge. In just three weeks, the Foundation raised the $250,000 to be matched by ReMain, and they continue to look for support. “We are so grateful to ReMain Nantucket for signing on to […]
This year is the Artists Association of Nantucket’s 75th year on the island, and “in light of the current situation we are all facing, the AAN Board and Spring Sweep Committee are pleased to be able to offer this popular tradition in our new online format,” said AAN executive director […]
“Music has the power to bring people together…” Laura Cunningham knows this, and, along with her friend and fellow musician Lorna Dollery, she is using music via their #CoronaSongChallenge to raise the spirits of Nantucket residents sheltering in place. And in doing so, they are raising money for Nantucket Cottage […]
UPDATE FROM THE MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION… Due to an abundance of caution and upon careful review of the latest national and state recommendations regarding COVID-19, the Maria Mitchell Association and the Nantucket Community School have decided to cancel the 2020 Nantucket Science Festival scheduled for March 21 from 10am-2pm. This free indoor […]
UPDATE: Out of an abundance of caution, the Nantucket Historical Association has made the difficult decision to cancel their annual Flower Power party that was scheduled for Friday, April 24 in the Whaling Museum. If you purchased tickets to the event, they will be automatically refunded. The NHA looks forward to bringing […]
