Afternoon Tea
Enjoy an afternoon in the beautiful garden of Hadwen House with tea and light bites. Family Friendly!
Today • July 17 • at the NHA
Whaling Museum open February 7-March 31, 2019
Thursday-Sunday 10am-4pm
Whaling Museum open April 1-25
Daily 10am-4pm
Today's whaling museum schedule
Whaling Museum open
February 7-March 31, 2019
Thursday-Sunday 10am-4pm
On This Day in Nantucket History
July 17, 1883Read more from July 17, 1883
The Siasconset Union Chapel was opened. Read more from July 17, 1883
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Short Lays on Greasy Voyages: Whaling and Venture Capital, with Jonas Peter Akins
Come participate in a presentation of the Harvard Business School case study on the American whaling industry, led by one...More Read more from Short Lays on Greasy Voyages: Whaling and Venture Capital, with Jonas Peter Akins
125th Annual Meeting and Friends of the NHA Lecture
Join the NHA for the 125th Annual Meeting, as well as the Friends of NHA Lecture. featuring guest speaker Stephanie...More Read more from 125th Annual Meeting and Friends of the NHA Lecture
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Afternoon Tea
Enjoy an afternoon in the beautiful garden of Hadwen House with tea and light bites. Family Friendly!
Symposiums
2019 symposium topics include Indigenous Peoples and the First English Settlers, Fine Arts, Melville On Nantucket, and Nantucket Needlework.More Read more from Symposiums
1800 House Courses
Choose from our exciting 2019 lineup of early American decorative arts courses and register online!More Read more from 1800 House Courses
Summer Fest at the Oldest House
Join in the interactive and educational exhibits and activities for kids and families. Features at the sites will be changing...More Read more from Summer Fest at the Oldest House
Summer Fest at the Old Mill
Join in the interactive and educational exhibits and activities for kids and families. Features at the sites will be changing...More Read more from Summer Fest at the Old Mill
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