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Whaling Museum
13 Broad Street
(508) 228-1894
Friday, December 2
10 A.M. - 8 P.M.
Special extended hours!
Saturday, December 3 & Sunday, December 4
10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
December 9 - 24
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Closed for Christmas Day, December 25, 2016.
December 26 - 31
Daily
10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Closed for New Year's Day, January 1, 2017.
Historic Sites
Closed for the season.
The historic sites will reopen in May 2017.
Research Library
7 Fair Street
(508) 228-1894
Mondays, Tuesdays, & Fridays
By appointment only
Thursdays
1 - 4 P.M.
Administrative Offices
15 Broad Street
(508) 228-1894
Monday through Friday
9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Museum Shop
11 Broad Street
(508) 228-1894
Now - December 23
Daily
10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Closed December 24 - 26, 2016.
December 27 - 30
Daily
11 A.M. - 4 P.M.
1800 House
4 Mill Street
(508) 228-1894
Closed for the season. 1800 House classes will resume in 2017.
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The Perfect Gift for Everyone on Your List
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Looking for an extra special gift this holiday season?
Give the ultimate island souvenir - a "vintage" style tray featuring artist Tony Sarg's 1926 Nantucket map illustration!
Designed in America and handcrafted in Sweden, this laminated
12" x 16" tray is made from wood from certified sustainable forests. You pick one up at the NHA Museum Shop at 11 Broad Street, or
order online today!
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Give the Gift of Nantucket
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Ric Burns's gateway film
Nantucket is available for purchase at the NHA Museum Shop and at select retailers on the island.
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See digitized historic films and NHA programs online on the
NHA's YouTube channel!
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Share Your Thoughts on the NHA
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We look forward to hearing your thoughts!
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Historic Photo
of the Month
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John Maury decorating the Main Street fountain for Christmas Stroll, December 1991.
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Shop on Amazon & Help the NHA!
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Do you shop on Amazon? #StartwithaSmile when you shop and the NHA gets a donation!
Just click the NHA's special link before you start shopping, and Amazon will automatically donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the NHA. Bookmark this page once and use it forever!
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Now Booking
2017 Event Rentals
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Did you know that the Whaling Museum and many of the NHA's historic sites are available to rent? Dates are filling up fast - book your 2017 special event now!
For information on dates and availability, contact NHA Manager of Special Functions Ashley Martin at (508) 228-1894 ext. 131, or ashley@nha.org.
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Whaling Museum featured
in New
Gilmore Girls
Netflix Series
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Attention TV fans: If you watched the new Gilmore Girls:
A Year in the Life series on Netflix,
you were NOT imagining things - the show did in fact "recreate" the Nantucket Whaling Museum in episode 4, complete with fake harpoons and a HUGE version of our logo. They even used our real 2016 museum brochure in a close-up of Emily Gilmore!
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The Festival of Trees is the NHA's highly anticipated holiday tradition that begins during Nantucket's Stroll weekend and transforms the Whaling Museum into a festive winter wonderland for the entire month of December. This event features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists and children.
Come and see over eighty uniquely-designed trees at this year's Festival of Trees!
 Festival Dates:
Stroll Weekend
Friday, December 2, 2016:
10 A.M - 8 P.M.
Saturday, December 3 & Sunday, December 4, 2016:
10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
December 9 - 24, 2016
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Closed for Christmas Day, December 25, 2016.
 Special New Year's Hours:
December 26 - 31, 2016
Daily
10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Last day of the Festival of Trees is December 31, 2016!
Prices:
Free for all NHA members & children under 6
$5 for Nantucket year-round residents (with photo ID)
$5 Youth (ages 6-17)
$18 Seniors/Students
$20 General Admission
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A Night of Holiday Magic
Saturday, December 10
5 - 8 P.M.
FREE for all children &
all NHA members
$5/adult
Whaling Museum
13 Broad Street
Join your friends at the Whaling Museum for a special evening filled with the sights and sounds of the holidays! Gaze at the amazing assortment of trees in the Whaling Museum, sing along to holiday carols, make ornaments, and much more. Raise a cup of cheer in the Discovery Room, where seasonal treats await you!
Guests will be treated to an array of live performances, including holiday songs by the Accidentals & Naturals, Nantucket High School's honor choir and selections from "The Nutcracker" by the youth dancers of Nantucket Ballet.
No reservations required. Tickets will be sold at the door.
Presented with generous support from:
Community Foundation's ReMain Nantucket Fund
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'Tis the Season...
To Support Nantucket History
with a Year-End Gift
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Your year-end donation to the Annual Fund helps
nurture the NHA's programs, exhibitions, collections, and educational activities throughout the year.
Last year, more than 80,000 people were inspired, entertained, and informed by visiting the NHA's Whaling Museum, Research Library, and historic sites.
We hope you were among them and made a special connection with Nantucket history...
- Visiting the exhibitions Stove by a Whale: 20 Men, 3 Boats, 96 Days and What a View: Nantucket Through the Stereoscope
- Going on an In the Heart of the Sea walking tour
- Taking historic arts & crafts classes at the 1800 House
- Attending our many programs, including Hanna in Her Garden at Greater Light, Our Nantucket: Celebration of Mexico, and Whales Alive: The Music of Whales
Gifts of all sizes make a difference! With the holidays approaching, you may wish to make your gift in honor of someone special.
Thank you for generously supporting the NHA-the primary keeper and storyteller of all we treasure about Nantucket's heritage.
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Purchase Any NHA Membership Online &
Get a FREE Stocking Stuffer!
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 Need a stocking stuffer for the Nantucket history lover on your list?
Buy or renew an NHA membership online between now & Friday, December 9 and receive a FREE NHA Historic Properties Guide!
A $12.95 value, our exclusive soft-cover color book highlights the NHA's most beloved sites and features over 100 pages of rarely-seen historic photographs, manuscripts, and drawings. This comprehensive resource is the perfect library addition for any fan of Nantucket history!
Purchase your membership now and remember to use the promo code "STOCKING" to receive this special gift.
Questions? Contact Molly McIlvaine, NHA Membership Coordinator at (508) 228-1894, ext. 116.
Happy Holidays from your friends at the NHA!
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Welcome to Our Newest
NHA Business Members!
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We are thrilled to welcome the following brand-new business members to the extended NHA family this month:
Our year-round NHA Business Members support us in all that we do for the community!
Business members not only proudly sustain one of Nantucket's leading year-round cultural institutions, but also enjoy promotion in a wide array of NHA publications and venues, including print and digital media.
Learn more about the benefits of an NHA business membership and join us!
Call NHA Membership Coordinator Molly McIlvaine at (508) 228-1894, ext. 116 or email membership@nha.org.
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2016 Festival of Wreaths Recap Video
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Missed any of the fun at this year's Festival of Wreaths Preview Party? Check out the highlight video of this year's event!
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Host Your Holiday Party
at the Whaling Museum & Save 50%!
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Book your holiday party at the Whaling Museum any weeknight in December and get 50% off the rental price!
Enjoy the magic of the Festival of Trees and host your private party in one of the most unique venues on the island decked, out in holiday splendor!
For information on dates and availability, contact NHA Manager of Special Functions Ashley Martin at (508) 228-1894 ext. 131, or
ashley@nha.org
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