Moby-Dick Reading Marathon
Join the NHA and Nantucket Atheneum for a continuous reading of Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick, Or The Whale with the kickoff...More Read more from Moby-Dick Reading Marathon
Today • November 12 • 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
November 12, 1844Read more from November 12, 1844
In 1844, William Hadwen purchased property at the corner of Main and Pleasant Streets. Hadwen later commissioned Frederick Brown Coleman to build a Greek Revival mansion with a five-bayed façade, colossal pilasters and a pedimented ionic portico. Read more from November 12, 1844
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A THOUSAND LEAGUES OF BLUE book launch
R.S.V.P. at (508) 228-1894 ext. 116 or email membership@nha.org. A Thousand Leagues of Blue The Pacific Whaling Voyages of Charles and Susan...More Read more from A THOUSAND LEAGUES OF BLUE book launch
Festival of Wreaths Preview Party
The Festival of Wreaths is the NHA’s kickoff celebration for the holiday season! Enjoy an exclusive first look at all...More Read more from Festival of Wreaths Preview Party
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