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New Museums for Nantucket

The Nantucket Historical Association announces big plans for new museums, to be opened in Spring of 2005.

The Man from Nantucket Limerick: From Innocent Poetry to Vulgar Joke

Do you know the Man from Nantucket? You will, after reading this article!

Haunted Nantucket

A brief glimpse into the supernatural side of Nantucket Island.

Nantucket Shipwrecks - Part 2

Part 2 of a 2-part article series on Nantucket's most famous wrecks. In part 2: Andrea Doria, Alice B. Lawrence, Edward E. Briry, Argo Merchant, and the Kershaw.

Nantucket Shipwrecks - Part 1

Part 1 of a 2-part article series discussing some of Nantucket's most famous shipwrecks. In part 1: Lightship LV 117 and the SS Republic.

Dining Out, Nantucket Style

The food on Nantucket can't be beat! This article reviews several popular (and delicious!) restaurants and gourmet shops on the island.

Nantucket's Curious Coffins

All about the Nantucket family "Coffin", one of the founding families of the island, and one of the most influential families on Nantucket to this day.

The Nantucket Film Festival

The Nantucket Film Festival is coming soon! From June 19th - June 22nd, guests will view over 30 films, participate in discussions, vote on awards, and party with fun in the sun!

Nantucket Memorial Airport

Bet you can't guess the second busiest airport in Massachusetts. It's aviation letters, ACK, don't give much of a clue either. Take a tour and a short history lesson of an airport that's on an island in the Atlantic Ocean, 30 miles from the mainland.

The Wauwinet - Part Two

Continue the historical journey of the Wauwinet Inn as a 20-month $8 million renovation transforms it into one of the top 4-star hotels in the country. Read why 30,000 people per year drive right through the middle of the hotel's property without ever stopping.

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