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Whaling Museum
13 Broad Street
(508) 228-1894

May 1 - 27
Open daily
11 A.M - 4 P.M.

May 28 - October 30
Open daily
10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
  
Historic Sites
The sites will reopen May 28, 2016.

May 28 - October 10
Open daily
11 A.M. - 4 P.M.  
  
Research Library
7 Fair Street
(508) 228-1894

Mondays, Thursdays, & Fridays 
10 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Tuesdays
11 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Closed Wednesdays, weekends, & all legal holidays.
  
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

May 1 - May 27
Open daily
11 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Beginning May 28
Open daily
10 A.M. - 5 P.M. 

1800 House
4 Mill Street
(508) 228-1894

Closed for the season. Classes will resume June 2016.
Become an 
NHA Member!
Membership
Is it time to renew your NHA membership? Are there people in your life that would benefit from all that the NHA has to offer?
  
Memberships are available for an individual, family, business or gift, starting at just $55.
  
Relive the Magic of Nantucket
Ric Burns's gateway film Nantucket is available for purchase at the NHA Museum Shop and at select retailers on the island.

Purchase your copy today and share Nantucket's unique history with friends and loved ones!
NHA Historic Films
NHA Historic Films
See digitized historic films and NHA programs online on the NHA's YouTube channel!
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Share Your Thoughts on the NHA
Trip Advisor
Have you visited the NHA recently? We want to hear about it! Visit Trip Advisor today!
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We look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Rent the Whaling Museum Rooftop & Watch the Fireworks on July 3 or August 13!
Fireworks
The view from the Whaling Museum rooftop observation deck is always spectacular, but never more so than with an evening of fireworks!

Why not host a private party on the Whaling Museum rooftop during one of Nantucket's special summer events? The following dates are still available for an evening rental:

"4th of July" Fireworks
Sunday, July 3, 2016

Boston Pops Concert
Saturday, August 13, 2016

Give your family and friends an evening they'll never forget!

For more info, contact NHA Special Functions Manager Ashley Martin at [email protected] or (508) 228-1894, ext. 131.
Accession of the Month
John West
United States Seamen's Protection Certificate for John E. West, January 8, 1850.

In response to the impressment of American seamen by British ships, Congress passed an "Act for the Relief and Protection of American Seamen" in 1796. The Act required customs collectors to maintain a record of all United States citizens serving on United States vessels.

Each seaman, once registered with the customs collector, was given a Seaman's Protection Certificate. These certificates vouched for the citizenship of the individual and included identifying information such as age, height, complexion, place of birth, and in some cases eye and hair color.

Gift of Adele Ames.

See thousands of images in the NHA collection by visiting our online collections database!
Historic Photo 
of the Month
Figawi
A crowd gathered on the docks for the Figawi Race of 1998.

Gift of Kate Stout.

See this photo and thousands of other images in the NHA collection by visiting our online collections database!
What a View!
Nantucket Through the Stereoscope 
Exhibition Opens at Whitney Gallery
What a View
Whitney Gallery
NHA Research Library
7 Fair Street
Opens Friday, May 27 
 
The NHA's latest exhibition What a View! Nantucket Through the Stereoscope opens at the NHA's Research Library Whitney Gallery at 7 Fair Street, beginning Friday, May 27, 2016.  

This new exhibition displays highlights from the NHA's collection of over 700 stereographs, and explores both traditional and modern viewing techniques of this early 3D technology.  

Open to the public Mondays, Thursdays, & Fridays 
10 A.M. - 4 P.M. and Tuesdays from 11 A.M. - 4 P.M. 
Closed Wednesdays, weekends, & all legal holidays.

Come see history in a new way! 
Whaling Museum Summer Hours
WM
Beginning on Saturday, May 28, 2016, the Whaling Museum will be open from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. daily, just in time for the busy summer season on Nantucket! 

Now there's even more time to see your favorite daily programs like the Whale Hunt presentation, the Essex Gam, and more!
Historic Sites & Walking Tours Reopen in May!
Sites 
The NHA's historic sites will open back up for the season on Saturday, May 28, 2016!

After a long winter, your favorite Nantucket historic properties like the Fire Hose Cart House, Greater Light, Old Mill, Old Gaol, and Oldest House will be open to the public once again.

IHOTS You can also enjoy our historic walking tours beginning on Saturday, May 14, 2016, which depart from the Whaling Museum twice daily. Don't miss Nantucket's only official In the Heart of the Sea walking tour, focusing on the lives of the crew members of the ill-fated Nantucket whaleship Essex.

Learn about the rich history of Nantucket on foot with one of our expert guides!

For the full list of 2016 offerings, visit www.nha.org/hours.
Special Membership Gift
Properties Guide
Buy or renew an NHA membership online or at the Whaling Museum front desk between May 1 and May 27 and receive a FREE NHA Historic Properties Guide when you mention the prom code "SITES OPEN" (while supplies last). 

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 lover of Nantucket!

Remember, to redeem your free copy, you must mention or use the promo code "SITES OPEN" when buying or renewing your membership online or at the Whaling Museum:
  • Sign up online
  • Visit the Whaling Museum front desk
Questions? Contact NHA Membership Coordinator Molly McIlvaine at (508) 228-1894, ext. 116 or [email protected].

Kick off the summer with the NHA!
Save the Dates: 2016 Summer Events
ackMAD Museum After Dark
Saturday, July 23

The second annual Museum After Dark event to benefit the NHA will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Get ready to #ackMAD with us this summer!

This unique event brings together the next generation in a one-of-a-kind museum setting for a night of celebration to benefit the Nantucket Historical Association.

Tickets are on sale NOW - click here to purchase yours today!

Don't wait - buy your tickets today! The first 50 people to buy VIP tickets will automatically be entered to win one FREE month at the new EZIA Athletic Club!

For more information contact NHA Special Functions Manager Ashley Martin at (508) 228-1894, ext. 131 or [email protected].
Nantucket by Design

presented by

Magellan

Building on thirty-eight years of the August Antiques Show and Antiques & Design Show of Nantucket, we're thrilled to present the 2016 Nantucket By Design week of events, our premier summer fundraiser, presented by Magellan Jets!

As a sneak preview, this year's Design Luncheon at Great Harbor Yacht Club will be on August 3, 2016 and is bigger than ever, with not one but THREE top designers as our special guests this year!


IKB
IKB
Ike Kligerman Barkley is a renowned architecture and interior design firm comprised of John Ike, Thomas A. Kligerman, and Joel Barkley. They specialize in everything from personalized living environments to high-profile public buildings. With offices in both New York City and San Francisco, they serve clients from coast to coast and beyond, using both traditional handicraft and cutting-edge processes. 

Check here regularly for new announcements and the full schedule of events!

For more information contact NHA Special Events Manager Stacey Stuart at (508) 228-1894, ext. 130 or [email protected].
May 2016 Programs
Transferware Historic Ceramic Transferware Open Studio at the 
NHA 1800 House
Now through May 20
Wednesdays 3 - 7 P.M.
Fridays 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.
NHA 1800 House
4 Mill Street

Join us at the NHA 1800 House for our Historic Transferware Open Studio on Wednesdays and Fridays!

Instructors will be on hand to guide you through the process during these drop-in sessions, from selecting your ceramic objects (including plates, bowls, mugs, trays, and pitchers) to choosing your Nantucket-themed decals and designing your piece.

Prices vary based on objects and decals chosen, starting at $5. For more information, contact NHA 1800 House Program Manager Brittany Thurman at (508) 228-1894, ext. 350 or [email protected].
Summer 2016 NHA 1800 House 
Schedule Released
1800 House
Join us for another exciting season of historic arts & crafts courses at the NHA 1800 House!

Upcoming 2016 classes include woodcarving, needlework, sailors valentines, scrimshaw, letterpress printing, ceramic transferware, and much more!

New students get a 10% discount on their first class!

Register for any class by Wednesday, June 1, 2016, and you could win a hand-carved white pine whale by Bill Sarni (a $275 value). Students who register for one of Bill Sarni's classes will receive two entries into the drawing!
Bill Sarni Whale
To view the 2016 course descriptions, visit www.nha.org/1800house. To register for classes, call (508) 228-1894 or email [email protected].

The 1800 House program is sponsored in part by the generous support of the Steamship Authority.
Welcome to Our Brand New 
NHA Business Members!
On Island Chefs
Nantucket Culinary

We are thrilled to welcome these two brand-new business members to the NHA family:
 
Nantucket's On Island Chefs  
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 [email protected].
Host Your Special Occasion at the NHA!
Special Event
No matter how big or small your special occasion, we have the perfect location for you at one of our many NHA properties, including the Oldest House (pictured above). These magical sites are available for rental and are sure to make your gathering a truly unique Nantucket experience.

For information on dates and availability, contact NHA Manager of Special Functions Ashley Martin at (508) 228-1894 ext. 131, or [email protected].
Nantucket Historical Association | [email protected] | www.nha.org
P.O. Box 1016
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-1894