News and Events for Nantucket Island
The heart of Nantucket will come alive with creativity, history, and community as Nantucket Black History Month 2026: Celebrating the Intergenerational Power of Black Arts takes place on Saturday, February 7, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm at the historic African Meeting House, 29 York Street. This vibrant afternoon will honor […]
Deceit is in the air, tell the truth and play fair…Find a mask and wear it well, so your identity no one can tell… On April 4, 2026, the island’s historic public library, the Nantucket Atheneum, will transform into a mysterious venue of intrigue, murder, hidden motives, and whispered suspicions […]
Egan Maritime Institute is launching its 2026 public programming with a winter lineup that brings Nantucket’s maritime history to life through reenactments,games, films, and community partnerships. From a Coast Guard rowing challenge commemorating a legendary lifesaving rescue to new game nights, returning film screenings, and collaborative programs across the island, […]
Egan Maritime Institute recently sponsored a group of Nantucket High School students to participate in the Marine Biological Laboratory’s (MBL) High School Science Discovery Program in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. The immersive three-day experience introduced students to hands-on, real-world scientific research alongside leading marine scientists. “At Egan Maritime, our educational programs […]
Nantucket is widely known for its festivals: we celebrate daffodils in April, wine and food in May, books and screenwriters in June, comedy, gardens, yoga, and dance the rest of the summer. Just when we think the season is over, the Nantucket Historical Association lights up their Whaling Museum with […]
While many Nantucket Christmas Stroll activities and shopping options are centered along Main, Center, and Federal streets, there are special events a few steps off the main drag that you won’t want to miss December 5-7. Santa arrives on Straight Wharf around noontime December 6, so before and after, stop […]
There’s a particular kind of person who can’t walk past a crooked painting without straightening it. Robert Foster is that person: the kind who notices the tilt of a frame in a crowded restaurant, who sees not just walls but canvases waiting for the right art to complete a room’s story.
The idea of “winter landscapes” on Nantucket can sometimes conjure up something dreary. Since we often lack the winter white blanket covering other parts of New England, barren branches and bitter winds can make for a seemingly inhospitable landscape.
