News and Events for Nantucket Island
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of a generous gift from Glynn Christian, a direct descendent and biographer of Fletcher Christian, the leader of the 1789 mutiny on the British Royal Navy vessel Bounty. The artifact is a piece of copper hull […]
Nantucket Island is defined by its rare beauty and unique history. That beauty is alive in the gorgeous groomed hedges of ‘Sconset to the untamed splendor of the seemingly endless conservation land. Much of this beauty is achieved by design, so in celebration, the Nantucket Historical Association is hosting a […]
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA), in partnership with Theatre Workshop of Nantucket (TWN), present a staged reading of Twelve Angry Women on Thursday, September 24, and Friday, September 25, 2015, at 7 pm in the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House, 7 Fair Street. Based on Reginald Rose’s iconic courtroom drama Twelve […]
The island’s favorite troubadour Bill Schustik returns to Nantucket on Monday, August 17 at 6 pm in the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. In a lively one-man performance, Schustik delivers a troubadour’s tribute to summer with music and stories that reflect the glorious summer season on Nantucket. Schustik brings us […]
“An adventure in theatre going. As I left the first performance I felt myself rather oddly shaky and breathless…There is nothing else anywhere near like Moby Dick in the theatre.” — The New York Daily News Written by Orson Welles, Moby-Dick Rehearsed celebrates the enduring legacy of Herman Melville’s masterpiece […]
Thursday, July 30, the 2015 Antiques and Design Show of Nantucket kicks off with a festive Opening Night Party underneath the grand white tent at Bartlett’s Farm. Guests will dance the night away while enjoying delectable cocktails and delicious nibbles, and get a sneak-peek at an impressive array of fine […]
This Sunday, July 12, from 10 am to 12 noon, families can journey into Nantucket’s past through an interactive exploration of the Oldest House at 16 Sunset Hill with staff of the Nantucket Historical Association. Visitors will learn about colonial lifestyles by making aromatic herb sachets, button buzzer whirligigs, and […]
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is offering free admission to its historic sites on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 in celebration of Nantucket Preservation Month in partnership with Nantucket Preservation Trust (NPT). On both days from 11 am to 4 pm, visitors can enjoy free access to the […]
UPDATE: Today, Thursday, March 19, is the NHA’s day to be featured on the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS) social media channels and they need your help! The IMLS wants to hear from as many people as possible, so it is vital that you take a moment on […]
