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Whaling Museum
13 Broad Street
(508) 228-1894
Now - April 2
Saturdays & Sundays
11 A.M. - 3 P.M.
Historic Sites
Closed for the season.
The historic sites will reopen in May 2017.
Research Library
7 Fair Street
(508) 228-1894
Tuesdays & Thursdays
1 - 4 P.M. or by appointment
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
1800 House
4 Mill Street
(508) 228-1894
Closed for the season.
1800 House classes will resume in summer 2017.
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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!
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See digitized historic films and NHA programs online on the
NHA's YouTube channel!
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Historic Photo
of the Month
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A group of young whaling "green hands" on deck of an unknown ship, circa 1870s.
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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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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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Host Your 2017 Special Occasion with the NHA
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Did you know that the Whaling Museum and many of the NHA's historic sites (like the Quaker Meeting House, shown here) are available to rent? Dates are filling up fast, so 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 rentals@nha.org.
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New Exhibition:
"Dear Absent Ones": The Seafaring Pinkhams
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New year, new exhibitions! Beginning on Saturday, March 4, 2017, you can visit "Dear Absent Ones": The Seafaring Pinkhams,
the latest exhibition
at the Whaling Museum.
This exhibition looks at Nantucket seafaring through the eyes of the Pinkhams, a local family whose sons and daughters went to sea over multiple generations. Explore stories of adventure, love, melancholy, and loss through the family's letters, clothing, toys, furniture, and portraits!
The exhibition features a group of Captain Seth Pinkham's letters to his family and friends, which were acquired at auction for the NHA in 2016 through the generosity of an anonymous donor.
This exhibition
will be on view in the NHA's Nantucket Corner gallery in the Whaling Museum during museum hours, and is included with museum admission.
"Dear Absent Ones": The Seafaring Pinkhams is made possible in part by the generous support of the Charina Endowment Fund.
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Winter Discovery Days
Mondays - Fridays
Now - March 31
(closed Friday, March 10
& Friday, March 24)
3 - 5 P.M.
Whaling Museum Discovery Room
13 Broad Street
FREE
Need a lively drop-in activity for the kids this winter? Join us for Winter Discovery Days, a free afternoon program for children and their families. Join the fun with games, crafts, artifacts, and stories, featuring a different theme and corresponding take-home crafts every week!
Entrance to the program is through the Discovery Room door on Broad Street. No reservations required.
This program is made possible by a generous grant from the Nantucket Golf Club Foundation.
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 Food for Thought
Lecture Series
Thursdays, beginning February 16
Noon - 1 P.M.
Whaling Museum
13 Broad Street
FREE
Our popular Food for Thought lecture series returns to the Whaling Museum for the 2017 season. Bring your brown bag lunch and join the fun!
The February 2017
Food for Thought
speakers are:
 Thursday, March 9:
"Community Panel: The Opioid Crisis on Nantucket" moderated by Laura Burnett with Dr. Timothy Lepore and Nantucket Chief of Police William Pittman
Join the NHA for a special community panel moderated by Rotary Club of Nantucket president Laura Burnett and featuring Dr. Timothy Lepore and Nantucket Chief of Police William Pittman as they address the opioid crisis on Nantucket.
 Thursday, March 16:
"Coping with Trauma and Finding Personal Well-Being" with Christine White
Join the NHA and health activist Christine White as she discusses the adverse effects of personal trauma, the stigma often associated with mental health, and the importance of managing daily stress in healthy ways to achieve a successful future and well-being.
 Thursday, March 23:
"New England Family Farms: A Look at Indian Head Farm (Berlin, MA)" with Timothy & Janet Wheeler
Join the NHA and Timothy and Janet Wheeler from Indian Head Farm in Berlin, Massachusetts, as they discuss the different aspects and challenges of their working farm that has been owned and run by the Wheeler-Hastings family for seven generations.
 Thursday, March 30:
Short Film Screening & Presentation "Everyone Has A Story" with John Copenhaver
Join the NHA and filmmaker John Copenhaver as he discusses his recent project Everyone Has A Story, a short film featured in the Nantucket Shorts Festival that includes interviews with Nantucket "washashores."
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 Yoga at Greater Light
Saturdays in March
March 4, 11, 18, & 25
9 - 10 A.M.
Greater Light
8 Howard Street
$10 for NHA Members
$15/person (in advance)
$20/person at the door
Join the NHA and Dharma Yoga Nantucket for a very special series of yoga classes at Greater Light!
 Throughout March, start your Saturdays with relaxing and restorative morning yoga lessons featuring instructors from Dharma Yoga Nantucket. Each class gives attendees the opportunity to practice their poses while surrounded by the peaceful historic atmosphere of Greater Light.
All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your own mat.
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One Book One Island Finale
Sunday, March 19
5 - 7 P.M.
Whaling Museum
13 Broad Street
FREE
Celebrate the culmination of the One Book One Island week of events with a closing reception at the Whaling Museum. This evening will feature beverages, music, Southeast Asian cuisine and origami samples created by community members.
 One Book One Island is a collaborative project of community partners and sponsors that seeks to promote reading, literacy, and community by encouraging everyone on Nantucket to read, discuss, and reflect upon the same book. This year's selection is
Elephant Company by Vicki Constantine Croke, which tells the story of Lt. Col. James Howard Williams, a British veteran of both world wars who became famous during the Japanese occupation of Myanmar (known then as Burma) when his company of elephants helped refugees traverse perilous jungle terrain and bring much needed supplies.
More information on other One Book One Island events is available
here.
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Welcome to Our Newest
NHA Business Member
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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 Manager of Membership Molly McIlvaine at (508) 228-1894, ext. 116 or email membership@nha.org.
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Save the Date:
Nantucket by Design 2017
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Join the Nantucket Historical Association at our
major summer fundraiser, Nantucket by Design,
from August 1 to 5, 2017!
We will celebrate the very best in creative and inspirational
design with engaging lectures, lively panel discussions,
as well as intimate and grand gatherings.
#NantucketbyDesign
We are proud to announce that Phoebe Tudor
is the 2017 Nantucket by Design chair.
2017 Nantucket by Design schedule:
 Design VIP Cocktail Party
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Meet the 2017 Design Luncheon speakers Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch of Roman and Williams at an exclusive cocktail reception at a private residence.
 Design Luncheon
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Join Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch of Roman and Williams for a champagne reception, multimedia presentation, and luncheon at the Great Harbor Yacht Club.
 All-Star Design Panel
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Join us for the 7th Annual All-Star Design Panel, a lively panel discussion on the latest design trends, moderated by Hutton Wilkinson.
 All-Star Design
Private Dinners
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Intimate dinners featuring an All-Star Designer hosted at private Nantucket homes.
 The New Party at the Oldest House
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Dance the night away at a fabulous party under the tent at the beloved Oldest House, featuring design, great food, signature cocktails, live music, and so much more!
À la carte tickets for individual events will go on sale later in the season. Watch this space!
For more info or sponsorship opportunities, contact:
NHA Special Events Manager Stacey Stuart at
sstuart@nha.org or (508) 228-1894, ext. 130.
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