Historic Nantucket Magazine

The NHA’s publication, Historic Nantucket, draws readers into the history of the island as well as current events and programs within the organization. Themes as diverse as whaling, genealogy, and folk art are explored by contributing researchers and Nantucket Historical Association staff along with news from the NHA on our latest programs and projects.

For sixty-five years, members of the Nantucket Historical Association have enjoyed receiving this valuable and fascinating publication. For more information, or to contribute to the magazine, please contact us.

Members of the Nantucket Historical Association receive a mailed subscription to Historic Nantucket. Become a member now!

Digitization of Historic Nantucket was made possible by a generous gift from Connie and Tom Cigarran.

1998 Annual ReportSpring 1999

Featuring articles on 1998 Achievements, Giving, and Finances.More Read more from 1998 Annual Report

Historic InteriorsWinter 1999

Featuring articles on the historic homes of Nantucket, Hadwen House, and more.More Read more from Historic Interiors

Fall Edition Historic NantucketFall 1998

Featuring articles on Nantucket weddings, golf courses, and more.More Read more from Fall Edition Historic Nantucket

WhalingSummer 1998

Featuring articles on sperm whales, the tools of whaling, and more.More Read more from Whaling

1997 Annual ReportSpring 1998

Featuring articles on 1997 Achievements, Giving, and Finances.More Read more from 1997 Annual Report

Family RootsWinter 1998

Featuring articles on Benjamin Folger Franklin, Eliza Starbuck Barney, and more.More Read more from Family Roots

Island VoicesFall 1997

Featuring articles on Nantucket's indigenous people and book reviews.More Read more from Island Voices

Summer Edition 1997Summer 1997

Featuring articles about the Nantucket-Newport Axis, a woman's journal from the ship Nauticon, and more.More Read more from Summer Edition 1997

A Winter’s TaleWinter 1997

Featuring articles about Nantucket oral histories, sleighing, and more.More Read more from A Winter’s Tale

1996 Annual ReportSpring 1997

Featuring articles about Nantucket needlework, NHA yearly reports, and more.More Read more from 1996 Annual Report

Nantucket’s Native AmericansWinter 1996

Featuring articles on the Native American Symposium, repatriation, and more.More Read more from Nantucket’s Native Americans

Historic PreservationFall 1996

Featuring articles about the Nantucket Preservation Institute, Dreamland Theatre, and more.More Read more from Historic Preservation

1995 Annual ReportSummer 1996

Featuring articles about Edouard A. Stackpole, NHA reports, and more.More Read more from 1995 Annual Report

Milling AboutSpring 1996

Featuring articles about the Old Mill, corn husking, and more.More Read more from Milling About

Maritime MementosFall 1995

Featuring articles about the gulf stream charts of Benjamin Franklin and Timothy Folger, meridian markers, and more.More Read more from Maritime Mementos

Westward the WomenSpring 1995

Featuring articles about Martha Dunham Summerhayes, Mary Ellen Pleasant, and more.More Read more from Westward the Women

Fish StoriesFall 1994

Featuring articles about Indian fishing, aquaculture, and more.More Read more from Fish Stories

The Centennial IssueSummer 1994

Featuring articles about NHA history & presidents, Nantucket's first swimming pool, and more.More Read more from The Centennial Issue

The Last of the Old-Time BasketmakersSpring 1994

Featuring articles about basketmaker Mitchy Ray, a NHA Q & A, and more.More Read more from The Last of the Old-Time Basketmakers

The Civil WarFall 1993

Featuring articles about the Nantucket militia, whaling ships in Confederate waters, and more.More Read more from The Civil War

Summer GatheringsSummer 1993

Featuring articles about the Nantucket fire department, the Sconset School of Opinion, and more.More Read more from Summer Gatherings

Precious MomentsSpring 1993

Featuring articles about photographer Maurice W. Boyer, Nantucketers in WWII, and more.More Read more from Precious Moments

Nantucket WomenWinter 1992

Featuring articles about Judith Macy, African-American women on Nantucket, and more.More Read more from Nantucket Women

African-American History on NantucketFall 1992

Featuring articles on the Brotherhood of Thieves riot, Frederick Douglass, and more.More Read more from African-American History on Nantucket

Summer MemoriesSummer 1992

Featuring articles about FDR's visit to Nantucket, early twentieth century summer pastimes, and more.More Read more from Summer Memories

RecreationSpring 1992

Featuring articles about early aviation, bicycling Nantucket, and more.More Read more from Recreation

Health & MedicineWinter 1991

Featuring articles on Dr. Wylie L. Collins, the Indian Sickness, and the Hospital Thrift Shop.More Read more from Health & Medicine

Melville on NantucketFall 1991

Featuring articles on Herman Melville, "Moby-Dick", and NantucketMore Read more from Melville on Nantucket

Summer EscapesSummer 1991

Featuring articles on the Bug-lights, Greater Light, and a 1911 summer sailing accident.More Read more from Summer Escapes

An Issue of CollectionsSpring 1991

Featuring articles about whaling in the East Indian seas, NHA organizational planning, and more.More Read more from An Issue of Collections

Christmas MemoriesWinter 1990

Featuring articles about Christmases past, Nantucket builder Charles H. Robinson, and more.More Read more from Christmas Memories

Tales of ‘SconsetFall 1990

Featuring articles about 'Sconset Wireless Stations, Nantucket builder Charles H. Robinson, and moreMore Read more from Tales of ‘Sconset

The NHA preserves, interprets, and shares the diverse stories of Nantucket and its people with all audiences through its collections, properties, programs, and research.