American presidents have been concerned in the affairs of Nantucket island from the days of the nation’s founding. This exhibition highlights some of the more remarkable presidentially signed Nantucket documents. These include shipping papers, appointments of postmasters, customs officers, military commissions, and even a casual note dashed off to a Nantucket friend.
Nantucket Presidential Documents
The NHA preserves, interprets, and shares the diverse stories of Nantucket and its people with all audiences through its collections, properties, programs, and research.