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The Nantucket Historical Association preserves and interprets the history of Nantucket through its programs, collections, and properties.

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We hope everyone enjoys the 4th of July holiday in a tranquil setting like this one from the porch of the house known as Edgemoor on Main Street in Sconset.
The Whaling Museum & Hadwen House are open daily this week – book your ticket in advance on https://t.co/B1LXlQdoks. f740

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Now available on our @YouTube channel!

Summer Recreation on Nantucket Discussion at the Nantucket Whaling Museum

https://t.co/Wl7pVXaltD

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Join us next week for a FREE Pride Zine Making program in partnership with Nantucket Atheneum

Learn more: https://t.co/HmZWVoU4N3

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Enjoy a special conversation with panelists Kathleen A. Foster and Anne Classen Knutson about notable artists #WinslowHomer and #EastmanJohnson and their depictions of women in their art.
https://t.co/betP5Thk8y

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Summer on Nantucket: Recreation Discussion TONIGHT at the Whaling Museum from 5:30- 6:30pm

FREE for all! https://t.co/fpSFtr5w3q

Led by NHA Chief Curator & Obed Macy Research Chair Michael R. Harrison with Emily Aswald, Jim Malone, Sheila Lucey, and Harvey Young.

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Exciting News! Tomorrow, we are thrilled to announce that our historic sites will open Wed-Sat, from 11 am to 4 pm, and will be FREE for all visitors all season long! Learn more: https://t.co/pBMpNjM8mS

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Thank you for including us @CNTraveler and highlighting our featured exhibition, Summer on Nantucket: A History of the Island Resort
https://t.co/dlqZzpne5i #exhibitions #Museum

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Save the Date! For a day of offerings to celebrate #Juneteenth

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It’s all in the details when it comes to a Nantucket lightship basket, and we can’t wait to see more baskets from all of our attendees this July! Join us for our Baskets & Bubbly Celebration Under the Whale on Sunday, July 16, from 5-7 pm! Get tickets: https://t.co/3zMFP6lziI

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Join us for a special conversation with speakers Kathleen A. Foster and Anne Classen Knutson with moderator NHA Chief Curator & Obed Macy Research Chair Michael R. Harrison about notable artists Winslow Homer and Eastman Johnson. Register: https://t.co/vSKHY3yXtY

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Exciting news! Our Historic Sites open on June 14! Explore the Old Mill, Oldest House, Greater Light, and the Old Jail. All sites are FREE for visitors this summer! Stay tuned for more announcements and enjoy family fun at each location. #HistoricSites

Photo: P16906

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Thank you for the feature! @LittleACKBook

Inside the Upcoming Summer on Nantucket Exhibit with NHA’s Chief Curator
https://t.co/lP2meqWeyX

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Enjoy a special lecture with NHA Chief Curator & Obed Macy Research Chair Michael R. Harrison as he highlights this summer’s featured exhibition that opens TOMORROW at the Whaling Museum!

https://t.co/fctPSHSPqk

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JOIN US TODAY for a Decorative Arts Hot Glass Lampwork Demonstration with CapeGlass

Wednesday, May 24, 2-4pm
FREE for all!
At the NHA's 1800 House, 4 Mill Street

Learn more: https://t.co/jToALnN9Wz

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JOIN US this week for a Decorative Arts Hot Glass Lampwork Demonstration

Wednesday, May 24, 2-4pm
FREE for all!
At the NHA's 1800 House, 4 Mill Street

Learn more: https://t.co/B0OvWnMtkh

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What role did real estate play in the creation of Nantucket as a summer resort? Opening May 27th, this Hadwen House exhibit presents a selection of late 19th-century maps designed to promote a new form of residential development—the cottage city. https://t.co/BYXdLbrAEg

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We are just about a week away from the reopening of Hadwen House for the season, and we can’t wait to welcome our visitors to showcase the new exhibitions on display!

Learn more: https://t.co/DPUF6cRVWL

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Join us this week for a lecture about our featured exhibition, Summer on Nantucket: A History of the Island Resort with Michael R. Harrison.

Thursday, May 18, 5:30-6:30 pm at the Whaling Museum
FREE for all!

Learn more and register: https://t.co/Ydvyhro42O

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It’s starting to feel like summer on island, with the sun shining and visitors filling the streets!

And we are two weeks away from the opening of our featured exhibition, Summer on Nantucket: A History of the Island Resort, learn more: https://t.co/AnpAMiWYnY

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The log of the Ship Alpha’s 1846–1850 voyage has been transcribed and is available to researchers online!

View here:
https://t.co/jyMFosziDY