Tag: history

Antique German Santas
Nantucket History & People, Nantucket Style

Smorgasbord of German Santas

Commonly asked questions and misunderstandings about antiques… and the odd or end fascinating bit! Christmas is the most nostalgic time of year, so it is no wonder that antique Christmas decorations are very popular. Collectors especially prize an old German heirloom, which makes perfect sense since the holiday itself, and […]

The Pacific Club | Nantucket, MA
Nantucket History & People

The Pacific Club – A Look Back

~ by Amy Jenness ~ In the spring of 1772 successful Nantucket whaling merchant William Rotch began constructing a new, 3-story brick building at the bottom of Main Street which he used as offices and a warehouse for his growing business. Rotch’s structure survives today and is the only 18th […]

Oldest House | Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Events, Nantucket History & People

Walking Through Four Centuries

The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA), in collaboration with the Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) and the Nantucket Preservation Trust (NPT), is pleased to announce the “Four Centuries Domestic Walking Tour” tour on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 10 A.M. Join expert preservationists and conservators for an exploratory two-hour walking tour examining […]

History of Storms | Nantucket, MA
Nantucket History & People

The Fury of the Storms

~ by Amy Jenness ~ In mid-September of 1961 Hurricane Esther gathered itself into a category three, and the category four, hurricane as it moved north-northwest from the Cape Verde Islands. The storm peaked with sustained winds of 145 mph, made landfall in North Carolina and continued north. Early on […]