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Caterpillar Cacophony
It’s daffy season once again and Nantucketers and visitors alike celebrate this sure sign of spring. As the weather warms up, however, another sign of the season will emerge. Rather, they will hatch. I’m talking about one of my favorite native species, the Eastern Tent Caterpillar (ETC). I have written about the ETC before explaining the natural history and amazing ecology of the species. However, it’s worth mentioning again since this year will be a boom year.
Nantucket Historical Association Launches Social Impact Research Study
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 […]
Nantucket Book Festival Announces 2026 Featured Authors
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 & […]
Nantucket Atheneum Reveals Selection for the 2026 One Book, One Island Program
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 […]
Nantucket Book Foundation Introduces New Executive Director Adam Nee
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 […]
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