by Amy Jenness Despite its reputation as a 19th century antislavery stronghold, Nantucket’s first generations of European settlers owned slaves and the process of integrating the island has at times been a difficult one. In 1659, nine English families purchased large portions of the island and came here to establish […]
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In this Issue
- Rising Waters and Reality
- Watch the April 8 Eclipse on Nantucket with Maria Mitchell Astronomers & Staff
- AAN’s 20th Annual Spring Sweep Starts this Week on March 28, 2024
- Super Diamond Is Musical Guest at the Boston Pops on Nantucket this August & Elin Hilderbrand Hosts
- The Hive to Open This Summer on Nantucket Island
- When Snow Falls on Nantucket
- Special Delivery to Nantucket Hospital by Island Girl Scout Troup 64889
- Nantucket’s 2024 One Book One Island Selection Announced
- OBOI Organizers Are Seeking Suggestions for the 2024 Book Selection
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Read The Paper Online
In this Issue
- Rising Waters and Reality
- Watch the April 8 Eclipse on Nantucket with Maria Mitchell Astronomers & Staff
- AAN’s 20th Annual Spring Sweep Starts this Week on March 28, 2024
- Super Diamond Is Musical Guest at the Boston Pops on Nantucket this August & Elin Hilderbrand Hosts
- The Hive to Open This Summer on Nantucket Island
- When Snow Falls on Nantucket
- Special Delivery to Nantucket Hospital by Island Girl Scout Troup 64889
- Nantucket’s 2024 One Book One Island Selection Announced
- OBOI Organizers Are Seeking Suggestions for the 2024 Book Selection