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The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) preserves and interprets the history of Nantucket through programs, collections, and properties, to promote the island’s significance and foster an appreciation of it. In the spirit of this mission, during the past five months, the NHA has been in discussion with the Nantucket Lightship Basket […]
Affordable housing has long been difficult to find on Nantucket, and an island organization known for preserving the architectural heritage here is getting closer to offering options. The Nantucket Preservation Trust (NPT) has been awarded a $15,000 historic properties redevelopment program planning grant from the 1772 Foundation to conduct a […]
Annye Camara, proprietor and namesake of Annye’s Whole Foods, has long believed that better food leads to better health for all on Nantucket. That concept will continue and expand, following the sale of her mid-island storefront to ReMain Ventures. With the purchase of 14 Amelia Drive, ReMain Ventures will continue […]
Go to gaol on Nantucket (or send someone else), stay overnight in the historic Thomas Macy House, be Nantucket’s miller for a day at the Old Mill, give your favorite youngster a whale of a birthday party. These fun experiences and a dozen others are up for auction in the […]
One Book One Island is an annual collaborative project of community partners and sponsors on Nantucket that seeks to promote reading and community by encouraging the entire population of Nantucket Island to read, discuss, and reflect on the same book. Organizers hope to instill the importance of life-long learning for youth and […]
Today, March 11, we are all looking back over a year of pain, loss, stress, and uncertainty that came with the pandemic and the lockdown that officially began March 11, 2020. In the midst of today’s reflections, a beloved historic landmark was returned to Nantucket Island, bringing with it the […]
The Nantucket Science Festival is back for another exciting year. From March 13 to 20, all can join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) and the Nantucket Community School (NCS) for a week-long celebration of all things STEAM. The Nantucket Science Festival aims to connect people with their inner scientists […]