The History Makers series connects objects from the NHA collections with their history and the process of making the object. This gives participants a greater understanding of an object’s significance and its place in history. Each session will have a visit to the NHA archives or a lecture demonstration led by NHA curators, archivists, and leaders in the field. The hands-on maker sessions will provide students with firsthand experience in the process of making a sample piece of their own.
Become part of history and never again pass by an object without a new appreciation for its story and relevance to us today.
Examples of topics offered:
- Botanical & Seaweed Journals
- Nantucket Needlework
- Shorebird and Decoy Carving
- The Art of Scrimshaw
- Nantucket Lightship Baskets
- Nantucket Silver