News and Events for Nantucket Island
On August 14, 1819, the whaleship Essex sailed out of Nantucket Harbor— Captain George Pollard, one of the youngest ever to command a whaling ship, anticipated a successful two-and-a-half year voyage; its crew of twenty hoped for greasy luck. Their experience was anything but lucky. Fifteen months after the start […]
With nearly two weeks to go, The Starlight Theatre & Cafe on Nantucket Island has met and exceeded their Kickstarter pledge drive goal of $92,500.00. As of Saturday, March 16, they are well on their way to $100,000.00 with more than 685 backers! Mark Watson and Jeff Weiner sat down […]
