News and Events for Nantucket Island
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is proud to announce the launch of the Measurement of Museum Social Impact (MOMSI) research study, a year-long research project developed to measure how museums impact their communities through education and engagement. This project will be conducted over the course of the year, recruiting local and seasonal […]
The 15th Nantucket Book Festival, taking place June 11 to 14, has announced a slate of well-known authors who will be appearing and presenting at the 2026 event. Featured authors at this year’s festival include award-winning and beloved novelist Ann Patchett; Jenna Bush Hager, co-host of TODAY with Jenna & […]
The Nantucket Atheneum is pleased to announce the official 2026 selection for its beloved community-wide reading program, One Book, One Island (OBOI), inviting islanders to read, reflect, and discuss a shared story. This year’s featured title is All That Smolders: A Mystery by James Sulzer — a suspenseful novel written by a Nantucket author and […]
Devoted to promoting literacy, connecting authors with readers, and supporting literature with events and educational programs, the Nantucket Book Foundation (NFB) has been presenting the Nantucket Book Festival, Authors in Schools programs, Children’s Book Day, and Visiting Author programs for well over a decade. This week they are thrilled to […]
Deceit is in the air, tell the truth and play fair…Find a mask and wear it well, so your identity no one can tell… On April 4, 2026, the island’s historic public library, the Nantucket Atheneum, will transform into a mysterious venue of intrigue, murder, hidden motives, and whispered suspicions […]
The heart of Nantucket will come alive with creativity, history, and community as Nantucket Black History Month 2026: Celebrating the Intergenerational Power of Black Arts takes place on Saturday, February 7, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm at the historic African Meeting House, 29 York Street. This vibrant afternoon will honor […]
