News and Events for Nantucket Island
Step into the magic of a Broadway-style circus filled with wonder, imagination, and delight on July 23, when the Maria Mitchell Association brings A Night at the Circus to their annual Stargazer Gala, followed by six family friendly performances. Inspired by the fearless spirit of curiosity and discovery that defined […]
Caravan to the shores of Polpis Harbor, where you’ll discover a field of tents set up for an evening of dining and dancing under the very stars that have guided the explorers before us. Partygoers will enjoy the beautiful colors of the evening sky as the sun sets, dancing to […]
The night sky above Nantucket is not like most places. Celestial bodies seem to shine differently here, thirty miles out to sea and surrounded by the dark waters of the Atlantic. We are far enough away from big city light pollution, and the air is clearer. On a clear night, this island boasts some of the best stargazing human eyes can behold.
