Food for Thought Lectures in Gosnell Hall, Thursdays at Noon
Food For Thought 
Thursdays through April 26
12 P.M. - 1  P.M.
FREE
Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street

Our popular Food for Thought lecture series has returned to the Whaling Museum for the 2018 season. Bring your brown bag lunch and join the fun!

Food for Thought features authors, photographers, businesses, organizations, and public-interest groups who provide engaging lectures on topics related to Nantucket.

Learn more about Food For Thought and upcoming guest speakers 
Special Three-Part Lecture Series:
"Nantucket's Portuguese Heritage"  
 
Join NHA Research Fellow, Frances R. Karttunen for a special three-part lecture series on Nantucket's Portuguese Heritage. Topics will cover the location of each of the archipelagos, regional history, the reasons people migrated from these islands, and the contributions made by Azorean and Cape Verdean immigrants to Nantucket; hydrangeas, kale, linguiça, and more! 

March 11 | 2:00pm
The Archipelagos of Nantucket's Portuguese Community &
A Photographic Journey to the Cape Verde Islands

March 18 | 2:00pm
A Photographic Journey to the Azores

March 25 | 2:00pm
The History of the Azoreans on Nantucket


Free & Open to the Public 
One Book One Island Events at
Whaling Museum

Thursday, March 15

12pm  |  Screening of 'Belfast: Peace, Now What?'
with local filmmaker John Stanton 

5:30pm | 'Insights' Presentations & Discussions
"Frederick Douglas in Ireland" with Dr. Christine Kinealy
"The Irish Famine" with Dr. Catherine Shannon 

The Nantucket Historical Association is pleased to take part in the One Book One Island program, spearheaded by Nantucket Atheneum.

Transatlantic, by Colum McCann, is this year's book for the annual community reading project. The award winning novel spans centuries and continents with interwoven stories of both real and fictional. 

In addition to the special programs listed above, the whaling museum will house a pop-up exhibition from March 9 - 16. Artifacts and images relating to the Civil War, among other themes from Transatlantic, will be on display  in Gosnell Hall. 




For more information on One Book One Island, visit nantucketatheneum.org
 1800 House Classes at the Whaling Museum in March! 

Why wait until June to spark your creative flair for Nantucket history? NHA hosts a series of the signature 1800 House decorative arts classes at the Whaling Museum this month.

FREE TUITION 
exclusive of $30.00 cost of materials per class
 

March 17 | 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Nightlight Shade 

March 24 | 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Penwork Trinket Boxes 

March 31 | 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Collage Paperweights

There is limited space available for each class, tickets for each class must be purchased in advance. To purchase tickets and reserve your space, please visit nha.org

Spring into Daffodil Weekend with NHA & N Magazine! 

Celebrate Daffodil Weekend on Nantucket with NHA and N Magazine on April 27!

The whaling museum will be home to the Flower Power Party, with tasty bites by Island Kitchen, festive libations, a photo booth, and live musical guests  Bearstronaut , recent guests on  Jimmy Kimmel Live !

Ticket Sales to Benefit Nantucket Historical Association at   nha.org

                                

Nantucket By Design 2018


 
The Nantucket Historical Association presents its major summer fundraiser, Nantucket by Design, August 1-4, 2018.

At the height of Nantucket's summer season, the NHA celebrates the very best in creative and inspirational design with engaging lectures, lively panel discussions, and both intimate and grand gatherings.



Announcing the 1894 Founders Society 

 
Through this prominent giving circle, the board of trustees acknowledges the generous total annual giving by our top individual donors to the NHA's operations. 

1894 Founders Society members contribute $3,000 and upwards annually to the annual fund, membership, and fundraising events, as well as for exhibitions, educational programs, and other special initiatives.

To learn more about 1894 Founders Society contact 1894founders@nha.org or call (508) 228-1894. 


Thank You To Our Renewing Business Members! 

Our year-round NHA business members support us in all that we do for the community. Business members not only proudly sustain Nantucket's leading year-round cultural institution, but also enjoy promotion in a wide array of NHA publications and venues, including print and digital media.  

Call NHA Membership Manager Lexi Norton at (508) 228-1894, ext. 116 or email  membership@nha.org.

   


Historic Sites & Museum Guides Wanted! 

Love history? Enjoy sharing Nantucket stories with a live audience? Strive to make customer service a priority in all that you do? The Nantucket Historical Association wants to meet you!
 
We are currently filling part-time summer positions at the Whaling Museum and historic sites for tour guides and program leaders. These "Interpreter" positions are key to the daily operations and programs and are at the heart of our visitor experience. 
 
For more information, email your resume and letter of interest to Peggi Godwin and Maria Grause , Visitor Operations Coordinators.
 
The Nantucket Historical Association is an equal opportunity employer.