Yesterday's Island/Today's Nantucket, Vol. 55, Issue #9, July 17 - 23, 2025 by Yesterday's Island Today's Nantucket

photo by Sarah T. Bois

photo courtesy the Bartick family

photo by Steve Tornovish

2024 photo contest entry by Debbie Halbritter of Hilton Head Island, SC

“Sand and Sea II’ Diptych Canvas Oil Panels, 15”x 60”

Pendants P Gold

Heart of Community & Culture on-Island

by Suzanne Daub

Nestled in the heart of downtown Nantucket, the Nantucket Atheneum has been a beacon of learning, connection, and community spirit for nearly two centuries, providing access to knowledge in a close-knit island setting. Founded in 1834, our island’s public library has evolved into much more—it’s a vibrant hub that nurtures minds, supports well-being, and fosters a sense of belonging for residents and visitors.

“It’s a place where anyone can walk in and feel like they belong. nSure, we’ve got books—and lots of them—but we’re so much more than that,” explained the Atheneum team. “Some folks come in to read, study, and explore, others bring their kids for storytime or join a workshop...some just want a quiet spot to sit and think. It’s a safe space, a calm space. For a lot of people, it feels like a second home. We’re proud to be a part of people’s everyday lives on the island.”

Today, in addition to the expected content of a public library—books, magazines, newspapers, and internet access—the Nantucket Atheneum continues its tradition of serving our island’s growing diverse population with a range of programs tailored to all ages. “We really do try to have something for everyone.”

For young children, weekly storytimes, crafts, reading support, and music and dance activities lay the foundation for early learning. Teenagers can attend trivia nights, crafts, game nights, and even self-defense classes, encouraging social engagement and skill development. “It’s a great way for them to hang out, try something new, and feel like the library is a space that’s really theirs.”

Adults participate in book clubs, language classes, yoga, mindfulness sessions, author talks, lectures by thought leaders, and more, ensuring the library remains a vital resource for personal growth and lifelong learning.

The library’s commitment to inclusive programming is further evident in groups like the Women’s Support Group led by Lisa Lothian, LCSW, offering a safe space for

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Empowering Women with Wellness

In 2017 a trio of dynamic women on Nantucket—Meryl Bralower, Melanie Sablehaus, and Jeanine Borthwick—spearheaded an effort with Nantucket Cottage Hospital to empower island women to take charge of their healthcare.

“Our goal is to empower women to make the right decisions...[we want them] to know what to ask for from doctors,” explained Bralower in a previous interview. “We want women to be their own advocates as well as advocates for their family members,” she added.

Nantucket Island’s only summer event dedicated exclusively to women’s health returns this month when Nantucket Cottage Hospital presents the 8th annual Women+Wellness event on Monday, July 21, from 5 to 7 pm. Admission tickets is free, reservations are required at the Women+Wellness link on NantucketHospital.org — at press time, seats at this event were still available but are expected to fill quickly.

This year’s Women+Wellness event features Dr. Shadi Kourosh, MD, MPH and Suzanne Davis, RD, LDN, CDCES.

Arianne Shadi Kourosh, MD MPH is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health. She is a founding director of Massachusetts General Hospital’s Dermatology Division of Community Health and is a board-certified dermatologist. Dr. Kourosh will share insights on the latest trends in skincare and how they contribute to health and longevity.

Suzanne Davis, RD, LDN, CDCES is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and Clinical Nutrition Manager at Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Suzanne manages clinical nutrition in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has worked with thousands of patients in her 27 years at Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Davis will dive into the question - "Does being a women increase your risk of developing Pre-Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes?"

This education-focused program is designed to help women make the best decisions they can and to educate the community about resources available at Nantucket Cottage Hospital and its affiliation with the Mass General Brigham healthcare system.

High-Octane, Entertaining Show

by Sarah Wright

Proving once again the two most beautiful words in the English language are “musical theater,” Million Dollar Quartet opened a charged six-week run at the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket last week. Do. Not. Miss. It.

Elvis fan that I am, easy for me to say. But Million Dollar Quartet depicts one of the most fateful nights in jam session history. Based on the eponymous book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, the story begins December 4, 1956: the night Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley all find themselves at Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee.

Set nearly 70 years ago, MDQ depicts a meteoric event, as several cultural shifts occurred at once. By then, the Golden Age of Television had already superseded the Golden Age of Radio. And a blossoming youth culture in postwar America gave way to distinctly new styles in fashion, music, and social behavior.

To wit, Perkins and Cash were 24 years old, Presley and Lewis just 21 that December night. Onstage however, the actors portraying this youthful group bring ageless vitality to director Hunter Foster’s fresh production. That they also perform all their own music and vocals makes for a high-octane, remarkably entertaining show.

It all begins with the spotlight on Mr. Sam Phillips, founder of Sun Records and Sun Studio. Played by Ross Griffin, Phillips affably offers opening context, then switches into full character.

With a clear eye for talent, Mr. Phillips charts the course of the legendary evening as much as everyone else. Meanwhile, Griffin reflects the record producer’s sunny demeanor with brio, reinforced by a dimpled, dapper look.

Of course, the quartet addresses him as “Sir,” while he often calls each of them “Boy.” Their respect for his position and authority is a reminder of midcentury social norms, while his word choice was not uncommon in the Jim Crow era.

Although no one in the quartet is Black, both Perkins and Cash were born into sharecropping families. Not to mention the influence of rhythm and blues

and gospel music on Phillips and the young men. In other words, Phillips uses the word “Boy” to assert a certain power over his musicians. Fame and fortune come with contractual obligations, that’s all.

At the same time, the rockabilly genre Carl Perkins established so well with “Blue Suede Shoes” was still dawning across America. Played by Christopher Wren, who also provides musical direction in this production, Perkins dons a pair of (dark) blue suede shoes. His guitar-strumming leg kicks? Utterly adorable homage to Chuck Berry’s duckwalk.

Naturally, his “See You Later Alligator” is the show’s penultimate tune and by then, I felt I knew Perkins a little bit more.

From the King of Rockabilly to the King of Rock and Roll, along comes Elvis Presley, hip-swiveling, lip-snarling, and owning the stage. Joe Hebel’s Presley has all the King’s swagger and knows just how to grab an Elvis mic to boot.

Arriving at the studio with his girlfriend Dyanne (Mia Massaro), Elvis is as pouty and boyish as the young Elvis probably was. Admittedly, I had momentary flashbacks to the two most recent movies of the Elvis-sphere: 2022s “Elvis” and 2023s “Priscilla.” However, Hebel’s performance snapped me right out it. His high energy and musical focus are pure refreshment.

Speaking of Dyanne, let history show she was no fifth wheel. A supporting character, yes, but one who lends maturity to the boy wonders. Interestingly, while she appears on Elvis’s arm, she seems to have an eye for the Man in Black. Then again, Cash’s smoldering good looks and deep voice could have induced Massaro’s sultry rendition of Peggy Lee’s “Fever.” Bring a small handheld fan for this.

Right on cue, monochrome Mr. Johnny Cash saunters in to Sun Studio and time just stands still. Michael Potter’s clean-cut country music Cash is a study in walking a straight line. He is not alone in figuring out how to disclose important information to Mr. Phillips about his own ambitions either.

Furthermore, synthesizing spirituals and gospel hymns with rockabilly to

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Nantucket Events & Entertainment

THURSDAY, JULY 17

WEEKEND AT THE LIBRARY: JULY 17-19

This annual summer event brings together visionary thought leaders, renowned musicians, & celebrated authors to celebrate our Nantucket community. Details & tickets: NantucketAtheneum.org

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim

Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30 pm.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket

Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm

10 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour

Learn what life was like in the late 1800s during the Whaling Era, & see remaining historic landmarks. Call 508-228-7037 or book at nantucketbywater.com

10 AM to 1 PM - Evolution of Life Jackets

Join staff at Nantucket Shipwreck & Life Saving Museum at 158 Polpis Rd. to learn about the evolution of life jackets. EganMaritime.org/museum.

10 AM to 5 PM - Watermarks: Permanent Collection Exhibit in the Artists Association of Nantucket Big Gallery, upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf. Reception July 25 from 5 to 7 pm. Exhibit continues to August 3.

10 AM to 5 PM - Workshop Nantucket

Alpha Kilo and Joe Waroquier HOME present Work/Shop Nantucket: a celebration of luxury handcraft. Shop bespoke finds from heritage brands & local artisans alongside engaging workshops. Greater Light, 8 Howard St. Details at alphakilo.com/workshop or @alphakiloworkshops

10:15 AM to 4:30 PM - Hands-On-History: Oldest House Kitchen Garden

Family programming in the Discovery Center: Learn how people preserved & cooked their food in the 17th century. Using dried beans & seeds, create a work of art in clay. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

10:30 - Barrett’s Tours

Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm

10:30 AM - Family Tour at the Whaling Museum

Interactive, family-friendly tour for all ages: explore island history, artifacts, & art with NHA museum guides. Included in museum admission, limited group size.

10:30 to 11:30 AM - Crafts in the Courtyard: Summer Butterﬂy

Make a gorgeous butterfly using tissue paper as a coloring tool. We’ll dampen the butterfly templates, embellish them with bits of tissue, spray them again, and let the water and color from the paper run to make beautiful watercolor wings. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org .

10:45 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour with NHA

Walk through Nantucket town with an NHA Museum Guide & hear the story of the rise and fall of whaling, the beginnings of tourism, and social & racial development on-island. Again at 1:30pm Rain or shine. Tickets at nha.org.

11 AM - Pick Your Own Veggies Tour at Bartlett’s Farm

A guided tour of Bartlett’s Farm produce fields to see what’s fresh and in-season. Stop at key spots, fill a provided bag with farm-fresh veggies, and enjoy the best of the harvest. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. Tickets: BartlettsFarm.com

11 AM - Patchwork Sweatshirts with Barnaby’s Nantucket For Ages 7+

This trendy new Barnaby’s Class is guaranteed to be loads of fun! Your child will cut & sew from various fabrics creating their very own sweatshirts. $58: register at barnabysworld.com.

11 AM to 12 PM - How to Use Library Apps: Tips from the Circulation Team

Join the Circulation Team to explore the free digital resources your library card unlocks. Learn how to access eBooks, audiobooks, movies, & more using apps like Libby, Hoopla, and Mango Languages. Bring your device 7 library card. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

July on Nantucket Is a Forager’s Paradise

by Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois, PhD Director of Research & Conservation at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation

I am spoiled this time of year, lucky to be working out on the Linda Loring Nature Foundation landscape or going out for walks with my dog on one of the various conservation trails around the island. This time of year, mid- to late-July is when the berries are at their peak, and I can easily find a snack while out in the hot summer sun. It’s a fun time to start foraging for your snacks.

Foraging is basically the act of gathering food from the wild. It’s part of our DNA: humans used to forage for survival. For me, now, it’s more about connecting with the place—wherever you may be—and appreciating what’s in season all around you. Here on Nantucket, we have an embarrassment of riches in terms of conservation lands and wild places. Now that it’s mid-summer, we can enjoy nature’s bounty without having to look too hard to find tasty things to gather.

If you are new to the art of foraging, July is the best time to start. It’s peak growing season, which means that many plants are at their best—especially the fruiting varieties. As noted below, we never want to take away from the birds and wildlife who depend on these resources, but right now there are still plenty to go around for most of these bountiful berries.

In and among the grasslands and heathlands of Nantucket, there are a multitude of shrubs that will soon be heavy with fruit. So get out those berry pails, because you are in for a bountiful harvest. Some of the berries below will be familiar: they have become commercial crops. Others may be new. A primary rule of thumb when foraging from the wild is to be sure you know what you are harvesting. Go on a walk with someone who knows, bring an ID book or another way to confirm your find. When in doubt, don’t eat it. With that said, the fruits listed below are generally a good place to start.

The first to come into fruit are lowbush blueberries, ripening early to mid-July. You can find them ripe now along paths and in open heathlands. Low to the ground, these plentiful berries are delicious. My dog especially loves them. These blueberries are generally much smaller than what you would buy fresh in the grocery store, but oh so much sweeter! Lowbush blueberries are one of the most common on Nantucket. With plenty of plants to pick from, you can easily fill a small pail with enough for a pie or a cobbler.

Ripe lowbush means the highbush blueberries will soon follow. As their name implies, highbush are much larger and more dispersed than their shorter counterparts. These are the larger berries more often seen in the produce section. One note about wild highbush blueberries is that, as long-lived shrubs, they sometimes stop fruiting in later years. In cultivation, these shrubs are heavily pruned and often burned periodically to increase fruit production. If you can find some plants in an area of the south coast that has recently been managed, you might be more likely to find some big blues. Keep in mind, these taller blueberry shrubs are often on the edges of wet places, but you’ll have to get to them before the birds feast on them to have any success!

Black huckleberries, my personal favorite, often go underappreciated. The dark purple/black berries are plentiful, as this shrub is one of the most dominant of Nantucket’s native shrubs. Found across the moors, south shore, and heathlands, black huckleberry fruit follow the blueberries around mid- to late-July. They are slightly sweeter than a blueberry, with a similar flavor. The tiny seeds can be eaten (just like a blueberry), but have a little crunch to them that adds texture. These are great berries on top of ice cream, in muffins or pancakes, or just as a snack while rambling in the moors. The plants themselves even look a little like a blueberry. If unsure, turn over a leaf of the plant: huckleberry leaves have a resin that sparkles in the sun. Blueberries don’t. There are other distinguishing features, but this is a good “quick and dirty” ID for a huckleberry.

Ever hear of dewberries? They are what many people refer to as blackberries that grow wild all over Nantucket. All in the same genus (Rubus), dewberries are closely related to blackberries and raspberries. There are multiple species of Rubus growing wild on the island and all are edible. You just need to know which ones are ripe when red and which ones are not ripe until they turn black. I tend to pick sour ones more often than not, but when you get a sweet one warm from the summer sun, all the sour ones seem worth it. The trick is to give the fruit a gentle tug. If it resists, don’t pull harder—that one will be sour. The ripe ones will just fall into your hand. Towards the middle of August, the beach plums finally ripen. The fruit are a dark purple when ripe like the familiar plums found in the store, though smaller. The stone in the center makes it slightly difficult to process, but beach plums make won-

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Celebrating Cisco in Sterling Silver & Pearls

The rustic charm of Nantucket's beloved Cisco Brewers has found an elegant new expression through the skilled hands of jewelry designer Pam Freitus. Known for her beautiful work with the Nantucket Pearl Company, Freitus has incorporated the iconic brewery's original zen-like wave logo into a stunning collection of sterling silver jewelry for men and for women.

The earrings feature15 mm round, sterling silver Cisco charms dangling off 6-7mm round white freshwater cultured pearls on sterling silver earring wires.

Cisco Pendant Necklace is available in two sizes—15 mm and 20 mm—on a sterling silver box chain in two lengths or on a braided bolo leather with no pearl.

The Cisco Pearl Bracelet is a 6-7mm white freshwater cultured pearl bracelet on a durable stretch cord, accented with a handcrafted 15 mm round, sterling silver Cisco charm.

Exclusively designed for the Nantucket Pearl Company and Cisco Brewers, each piece is handcrafted in the USA and priced to be accessible, from $90.

This Cisco Jewelry Collection is available on Nantucket at Cisco Brewery Tand at the Nantucket Pearl Company in G.S. Hill Gallery at 40 Straight Wharf. the jewelry is also sold online at NantucketPearlCompany.com.

Percelay Chosen as New Chair of NCH

The Board of Trustees of Nantucket Cottage Hospital has elected Bruce A. Percelay as its new chairman. A longtime supporter and former campaign chair, Percelay succeeds Craig Muhlhauser, whose five-year term as chair has concluded. Muhlhauser will continue to serve on the board for a smooth transition.

“Craig’s steady leadership and deep commitment to our mission have left an indelible mark on Nantucket Cottage Hospital,” said Amy Lee, President of Nantucket Cottage Hospital. “We’re fortunate to continue benefiting from his insight as he remains on the board.”

Founded in 1911, NCH is part of the Mass General Brigham network of community hospitals. Percelay was deeply involved in the campaign to build the new Nantucket Cottage Hospital and will help spearhead a new $50 million campaign to raise funds for employee housing. The project is expected to break ground in 2026. “We have benefited tremendously from Bruce’s leadership in the past and are excited that he will now help steer us through both a new campaign and other issues facing the hospital,” said Lee.

Percelay and his wife Elisabeth have two children who were born on Nantucket and have demonstrated their commitment to the hospital by leading the $120 million, three-year campaign, which was the largest private fundraising effort for a community hospital in America.

Percelay indicated, “there is a direct correlation between the quality of care the hospital can provide and the availability of housing for medical personnel. It is essential that the hospital builds sufficient quality housing opportunities to attract and retain the kind of talent we need to deliver the best possible medical care on Nantucket.”

Full Circle: Respoke Founder Uncovers Island Ancestral Ties

When Chris Bartick first sailed into Nantucket, it felt like more than just a trip—it felt like fate. The artist and founder of luxury fashion brand Respoke was drawn to the island by a feeling he couldn’t explain. “It was like the island was calling me before I understood why,” he says.

What he didn’t realize then was that he wasn’t just discovering a new destination—he was unknowingly returning to his ancestral home.

In 2019, years after that first visit, Bartick sailed back to Nantucket again—this time at the helm of his own boat, looking for a space to open a Respoke store. It was long after Respoke was established at 41 Straight Wharf, through genealogical research, that he discovered his direct connection to Tristram Coffin, one of the original English settlers who led the purchase of Nantucket in 1659 and is considered the island’s patriarch.

“I had no idea I was literally sailing back into my own history,” Bartick says. “When I learned about my family’s deep roots here, it all came full circle. As a designer offering art and fashion to Nantucket’s modern visitors and community, I see myself as a reimagined version of my Coffin ancestors—where they drew from the sea, I draw from the inherent artistry and stories of vintage scarves, reinventing the past into something newly purposeful."

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Events & Entertainment

Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 6

11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket

Join friendly & knowledgeable guides for a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Tours daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Tickets $45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334.

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

Relax on a narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:15, & 4 pm. One-hour; daily cruises. Call 508-2287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

Visit historic sites in Town and the Village of Madaket. Also enjoy stops at Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm & at Cisco Brewers where you can enjoy libations & food vendors. The experience lasts about 2-1/2 hours. Tickets $85. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, at nantucketbustours.com, or at 508-228-0334.

12:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation Hike with Nantucket Walkabout LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond in sight of an active osprey nest. 110 Eel Point Road. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466

1 to 3:30 PM - Day Sail Aboard the Lynx

Enjoy a lovely day on the water standing on a piece of history! Nantucket’s longest hourly and most affordable sailing event you can do. Highly recommended by anyone who has sailed on Lynx. TallShipLynx.org

2 to 3 PM - Read to a Buddy with R.E.A.D. Dogs for Ages 6-12 Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D) are certified therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. This is a fun, relaxed, nonjudgmental way to become more confident & enjoy reading. Registration required at NantucketAtheneum.org.

2 PM - Sailors Valentine and the Art of the Shell NHA Decorative Arts Demo during Nantucket by Design in Eleish van Breems Home, 14 Easy Street ~ evbantiques.com

2 to 3 PM - Treasures from the Vault

Meet under the white columns to explore the Atheneum’s unique history and collections through a slideshow, rare photos from the 1940s-60s by Louis S. Davidson, and a self-guided art tour. Free & open to the public at the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

3 to 4 PM - Free Children’s Chess Club for Grades 2 to 6

All skill levels are welcome to learn the basics or challenge friends to a game. Hosted by Teen Advisory Board volunteers. Bring your own board or use one of ours. No registration required. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

3 to 5 PM - Island Tours Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour

This new tour is straight from the pages of Elin’s “Must See, Can’t Miss, Won’t Forget” Guide to Nantucket: The Blue Book. Led by Elin’s sister, Heather Thorpe, the tour highlights Elin’s favorite shops, restaurants, & beaches, & showcases island spots prominent in her novels. Tickets $100. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, on line at nantucketbustours.com, or at 508-228-0334.

4 PM - Beading Bonanza with Barnaby’s Nantucket For Ages 6+

Explore the art of beading. From bracelet and necklace to keychain making, kids can choose from a large variety of beads to design and create their own jewelry. $58: register at barnabysworld.com.

4 to 6 PM - Escape Room: WATL Edition

Join us for an escape room adventure at the Nantucket Atheneum’s Learning Lab. Crack the clues & race the clock with your team in this fun, interactive challenge for teens & adults. Space is limited, so register early at NantucketAtheneum.org

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Dub Apocalypse at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road to enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise

Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

5:30 PM - Dreamland Stage Company presents: Singin’ in the Rain Jr.

A fun-filled adaptation of the classic movie musical with comedy, romance, and Hollywood hits. This show follows stars navigating the leap from silent films to talkies. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org

5:30 to 7:30 PM - “Good Trouble Lives On” Protest, March & Community Picnic

Join Indivisible Nantucket on the anniversary of John Lewis’ passing to march through Nantucket Town for Civil Rights & Voting Rights. After, return to Children’s Beach for a bring-your-own picnic & music by local musicians. This is a national day of action: in the spirit of John Lewis, let us make some “Good Trouble” and make our voices heard.

6 PM - TGIT for Kids with Barnaby’s Nantucket for Ages 5+

Thank God It’s Thursday! Parents get a night out while we entertain your kids, who will make 2 different projects: slime, creating wood art, beading, painting, or clay,

& more! Snacks, pizza, + drinks incl. $95: register at BarnabysWorld.com.

6 to 7 PM - ELL Beginner & Intermediate English Class

Learn basic conversation & improve English skills. Class conducted in English; details: 508-228-1110 x113. Atheneum, 1 India St. NantucketAtheneum.org

6 to 8 PM - Thursday Night Fete at NISDA

Participate in the “No More Empty Bowls” project for the benefit of the NFFRA Food Pantry Fundraiser. No clay experience necessary. 23 Wauwinet Rd

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab your favorite beverages & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

7 to 8:30 PM - Free Concert: Curtis Institute of Music

Curtis in Nantucket returns to the Atheneum with a dynamic program of Spanish folk songs, solo violin and piano works, and opera gems from Mozart to Barber. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

7 to 9:15 PM - Million Dollar Quartet presented by Theatre Workshop

Re-live the legendary night that Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, & Carl Perkins jammed at Sun Records. A show packed with rock ‘n’ roll hits performed live, Million Dollar Quartet is a high-energy musical celebration. Buy your tickets at TheatreNantucket.org

8 PM - Dreamland Concert Series x Nantucket Crisps present: Cheat Codes

A high-energy night with chart-topping trio Cheat Codes at The Dreamland. Cash bars, an open deck with harbor views, & nonstop music. 21+ Only. Tickets on sale at NantucketDreamland.org

10 to 11:59 PM - Live Music with Local Notes

Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

FRIDAY, JULY 18

WEEKEND AT THE LIBRARY: JULY 17-19

This annual summer event brings together visionary thought leaders, renowned musicians, & celebrated authors to celebrate our Nantucket community. Details & tickets: NantucketAtheneum.org

NANTUCKET TRIATHLON PACKET PICK-UP DAY

Triathlon starts at 6:30 am from Jetties Beach. For members of USA Triathlon (USAT) ages 14+. Details at acktri.com/register

8 AM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet over which a small walkway passes. This is one of the shorter hikes and is close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com

8:30 AM - Pick Your Own Flowers Tour at Bartlett’s Farm

Spend a morning in the certified organic flower fields at Bartlett’s Farm, picking your own blooms & creating lasting memories with family. We provide clippers & guidance to help you craft a perfect bouquet. Senior & youth pricing available. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-228-9403 BartlettsFarm.com. second tour at 10:30 AM

9 AM - Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

A rare chance to see gorgeous, unique habitats: salt marshes, beaches, forests, & the wildlife that inhabits them. Tour lasts about 2 hours: memories of this wild beauty last a lifetime. Tickets: thetrustees.org/content/coskata-coatue-faqs/#tour Tours Depart at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM

9:30 AM - Clay Creations! with Barnaby’s Nantucket for Ages 2-6

Working with clay is always a favorite! During this class your child will learn various sculpting techniques while creating bowls, summer ornaments, and much more. $58: register at barnabysworld.com.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim

Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30 pm.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket

Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm

10 to 11:30 AM - Free Guided Nature Walks at LLNF - Restoration and Resilience

Join Dr. Bois for a guided walk along the Linda Loring Nature Foundation’s scenic trails, exploring sandplain grasslands, coastal heathlands, and views of Long Pond. Each walk features a unique theme, offering something new to discover every week. Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Rd. llnf.org

10 AM to 1 PM - Historic Ceramic Transferware: Pet Bowls

Design custom pet bowls using historical imagery, text, and a touch of whimsy. Your creations will be kiln-fired to be food and dishwasher safe. Select size at checkout. Register at nha.org

10 AM to 5 PM - Workshop Nantucket

Alpha Kilo and Joe Waroquier HOME present Work/Shop Nantucket: a celebration

of luxury handcraft. Shop bespoke finds from heritage brands & local artisans alongside engaging workshops. Greater Light, 8 Howard St. Details at alphakilo.com/workshop or @alphakiloworkshops

10:15 to 10:45 AM - Hands-On-History featuring Nanpuppets

Join Lizza & the Nanpuppets for a fun show at the Whaling Museum’s Discovery Center, followed by a hands-on craft. Included with museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

10:30 - Barrett’s Tours

Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm

10:30 AM - Free Friday Fundays

Weekly arts and crafts for children of all ages. Family-friendly events and activities, all season long. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way.

10:45 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour with NHA

11 AM - Gelli Art Painting & Print Making with Barnaby’s Nantucket for Ages 6+

Your child will enjoy this trendy new way of painting and printmaking with gelatin! During this one-hour class, your child will explore color, and the various techniques used in printmaking. $58: register at barnabysworld.com.

11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

2 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. And get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. Book at WalkNantucket.com

2 to 3:30 PM - Breeches Buoy & Heaving Stick Demo

Join staff at Nantucket Shipwreck & Life Saving Museum at 158 Polpis Rd. for a demonstration of these life-saving methods. EganMaritime.org/museum.

4 PM - Getting Slime-y! with Barnaby’s Nantucket for all ages

Kids make a batch of slime while learning about measurements & the true science behind slime making.Your house will stay clean while we take care of the mess! $58: register at Barnabysworld.com.

4 to 5 PM - Behind the Scenes at the Collections Center

See what’s hidden behind the scenes at the NHA: join curators for a private tour of special collections, including paintings, furniture, and unique Nantucket artifacts not on public view. Gosnold Collections Center, 89 Bartlett Road. NHA.org

4 to 7 PM - Mor Wine Weekly Wine Tasting

Find your next favorite bottle or try something new! Enjoy a sip while you browse Commonwealth’s fabulous resale collection. Mor Wine, 16 Federal Street.

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Talking Dreads at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road to enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

5 to 7 PM - Meet Rahul Kadakia

Rahul Kadakia, Christie’s International Head of Jewelry, will share stories of the most exquisite jewels in the world in a talk “Around the World & Behind the Scenes” at the Susan Lister Locke Gallery, on the waterfront at 28 Easy Street. SusanListerLocke.com ~ 508-228-2132.

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise

Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

5:30 PM - Dreamland Stage Company presents: Singin’ in the Rain Jr.

6 PM - The DreamBig Event

Dreamland’s signature summer fundraiser: enjoy an elegant evening of fine dining, storytelling, and celebration, all in support of Dreamland’s nonprofit arts and education programs for the Nantucket community. NantucketDreamland.org

6 PM - TGIF for Kids! with Barnaby’s Nantucket - Ages 5+

Thank god it’s Friday! Parents get a night out while we entertain your kids! Kids do 2 projects: making Slime, beading, Fairy Houses or make Nantucket T-Shirt or Baseball Cap! Snacks, pizza, and drinks included! $95: register at barnabysworld.com.

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab your favorite beverages & snacks and

c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

7 to 9:15 PM - Million Dollar Quartet presented by Theatre Workshop

10 PM - Friday Night Karaoke

Join the fun and sing along at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-2282595 TheRoseAndCrown.com

SATURDAY, JULY 19

WEEKEND AT THE LIBRARY: JULY 17-19

This annual summer event brings together visionary thought leaders, renowned musicians, & celebrated authors to celebrate our Nantucket community. Details & tickets: NantucketAtheneum.org

NANTUCKET TRIATHLON RACE DAY

Triathlon starts at 6:30 am from Jetties Beach. For members of USA Triathlon (USAT) ages 14+. Details at acktri.com/register

8 AM - ACK Clean Team

Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. We supply everything needed, including grabbers. Meet at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. or outside of Town meet 200 yards past Millie’s Restaurant.

8:30 AM - Pick Your Own Flowers Tour at Bartlett’s Farm

9 AM - Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

9:30 AM - Slime Madness! with Barnaby’s Nantucket

Kids will make a batch of slime using color changing pigments to color it. They’ll also use a variety of add-ins from sprinkles, glitter, charms, gummy bears, &more! Your child will learn the true science behind Slime. $58: register at barnabysworld.com.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim

Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30 pm.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket

Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm

10:30 - Barrett’s Tours

Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm

10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Judy Lannon

Meet the author of Callahan’s Cottage at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.

10:30 AM to 1 PM - Nantucket By Water Oyster Tours

Tour a working Oyster Farm and learn what goes into growing the perfect Nantucket Oyster. Call 508-228-7037 or book at nantucketbywater.com. Again at 1 pm

10:45 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour with NHA

11 AM - Pick Your Own Veggies Tour at Bartlett’s Farm

11 AM - Harry Potter Palooza with Barnaby’s Nantucket

This new Barnaby’s class is for all Harry Potter lovers! Your child will design and create Mandrakes, Wands, Golden Snitches, and enjoy a mug of “Butter Beer!” $58: register at barnabysworld.com.

11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

12 to 3 PM - Live Music by Talking Dreads at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road to enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

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To view the full collection of unique rose jewelry please text or call Katie Grover - designer (646) 896-4013

Healing with Fishing

by Steve “Tuna” Tornovish

Island people are meant to stay on islands. Them’s the rules. But every now and again, things happen and rules must be broken. This is the tale of a wayward island kid and his recent encounters in a slice of the real world.

For some strange reason, I’ve always had an affinity for Walden Pond, a beautiful expanse located in Concord, MA. Walden Pond is maybe 15 minutes away from Bentley College, now Bentley University (snob appeal much?), my alma mater. This affinity was shared with one Henry David Thoreau, an old dead dude (hat tip to Bill and Ted right there). I’m glad that I had never stumbled into a pop quiz at Bentley that asked me to write a paragraph about the life and times of Henry David Thoreau, because I would have had a tough time conjuring anything up. Um, yeah, he was a trans something or other, right? Yeah, Stevie, you big dummy: Thoreau was a transcendentalist. Do you even know what that means? Nope. Not a clue to this very day. But I do know that he spent a couple of years at Walden Pond in a tiny house (before tiny houses were in vogue), living a minimalist life. No friends, no internet, a wood stove, a bed, and a desk in a place the size of my lawn mower shed. My idea of a minimalist life is living on an island without a Dunkins. Sacrifices must be made, right?

No offense to Mr. Thoreau, but the real reason that I often found myself ditching classes and hanging out at Walden Pond had a lot to do with the comic strip “Doonesbury.” I was addicted to this comic written by Gary Trudeau. Trudeau’s fictional characters lived in some sort of college commune at the also fictional Walden College. True story alert: one drunken Bentley Friday night during my freshman year, my buddy Mark Bradley and I somehow decided that calling Gary Trudeau’s home in Connecticut would be a great idea. We were concerned because one of Trudeau’s most endearing characters, Uncle Duke, had parachuted into Iran to rescue the American hostages and was now missing. This plot line was all consuming for the two of us. Hello operator? Hard to believe, but our favorite author’s phone number was listed in the public registry. I don’t recall much of what Gary Trudeau had to say to us, but I’m fairly certain it involved a strong

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Events & Entertainment

Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 11

1 to 3:30 PM - Day Sail Aboard the Lynx

4 PM - Patches x Bags + Beading! with Barnaby’s Nantucket for Ages 5+

ÔªøThis trendy, new Barnaby’s class is all the rage! Kids decorate a bag of their choice with patches! They’ll also make a beading chain to attach to their special Nantucket bag. $58: register at barnabysworld.com.

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise

Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

5:30 PM - Dreamland Stage Company presents: Singin’ in the Rain Jr.

6 PM - TGIS for Kids! with Barnaby’s Nantucket - Ages 5+

Thank goodness it’s Saturday! Parents get a night out while we entertain your kids, who will make 2 different projects: slime, creating wood art, beading, painting, or clay, & more! Snacks, pizza, + drinks incl. $95: register at BarnabysWorld.com.

6 to 8 PM - Live Music with Jacob Butler

Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

6 to 10 PM - Allen Stone Concert and Garden Party

Join us for Weekend at the Library’s Saturday concert featuring Allen Stone, followed by our lively Summer Garden Party. This ticketed event supports the Library’s year-round programs and services. A Weekend at the Library event. Tickets at nantucketatheneum.org/weekend-at-the-library-2025

6:30 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

A hiking experience through part of the island shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

7 to 9:15 PM - Million Dollar Quartet presented by Theatre Workshop

10 PM - Karaoke at The Rose & Crown

Join the fun and sing along at the Rose & Crown - 90’s Hip Hop Theme. 23 S. Water Street. TheRoseAndCrown.com

SUNDAY, JULY 20

8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy, soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with much to teach. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com

9 AM - Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim

Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30 pm.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket

Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm

10 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour

Learn what life was like in the late 1800’s during the Whaling Era, & see remaining historic landmarks. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

10:30 AM - Dreamland Stage Company presents: Singin’ in the Rain Jr.

10:30 - Barrett’s Tours

Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm

10:30 AM - Nantucket Beach Scenes with Barnaby’s Nantucket

Children will enjoy making these Beach Scene plaques! Each child will start by making a batch of sand dough and creating their own day at the beach using a variety of seashells. $58: register at barnabysworld.com.

11 AM to Noon - Free Breathwork & Meditation

Led by Andrew Viselli, this session incorporates guided meditation, reiki, & subtle movement to relax & empower. nantucketconservation.org/connect-with-us 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

12 to 3 PM - Live Music by Hitch & The Giddyup at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road to enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

2 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com

3 to 5 PM - Island Tours Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour

3 to 6 PM - Live Music by Morrisey Boulevard at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road to enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

5 to 7:15 PM - Million Dollar Quartet presented by Theatre Workshop

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise

Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

5:30 PM - Dreamland Stage Company presents: Singin’ in the Rain Jr.

6 PM - Smith’s Point Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

See an amazing sunset at the westernmost extremity of Nantucket in sight of Tuckernuck Island. Walk back on the beach under the rising moon & stars, and maybe take a dip in the ocean if you’re game. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

6 PM - Children’s Beach Bandstand Concert: Rebecca Chapa Live concert at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way.

6 to 8 PM - Live Music with Julia Newman Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

MONDAY, JULY 21

STORY WALK: THE NIGHT GARDENER

Read The Night Gardener by Terry & Eric Fan during July in the Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

8 AM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

8 to 10 AM - Free Bike Tour

Join avid cyclist & NCF Trustee Jim Meehan to tour trails and dirt roads of the Middle Moors or Ram Pasture. Limited space. Helmet and a mountain bike suitable for rough roads is required. Register: nantucketconservation.org/connect-with-us

Events & Entertainment

Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 13

9 AM to 1 PM - Boat Building: Half Hull Beetle Cat Design

Build a classic Beetle Cat model boat with renowned builder Mark Sutherland. This iconic Nantucket design is mounted on cherry wood & ready to display. Register for this NHA Decorative Arts Class at nha.org

9 AM to 1 PM - Suminagashi: The Art of Paper Marbling

Explore the ancient Japanese art of Suminagashi, or “floating ink,” in this hands-on workshop. Learn to create marbled designs using traditional and modern inks and papers. Register for this NHA Decorative Arts Class at nha.org

9:30 AM - Build & Go with Barnaby’s Nantucket For Ages 3-6

Kids will putting together a wood train and three wood vehicles. Each child will then get to decorate & paint their vehicles using a variety of materials. $58: register at barnabysworld.com.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim

Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com.

Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30 pm.

10 AM - Mondays with Magic Mark Free, family-friendly events and activities presented by the Town of Nantucket at Children’s Beach. No registration required. Harbor View Way.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket

Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm

10 AM to 1 PM - Maker Monday at Shipwreck & Life Saving Museum

Come to Nantucket Shipwreck & Life Saving Museum, 158 Polpis Rd. for crafts like Morse code, knot bracelets, model lighthouses, & rubber stamp quarterboards.

10 AM to 4 PM - Champion Showcase #4

A special exhibit in AAN’s Visual Arts Center on Amelia Dr. through July 28.

10:15 AM to 4:30 PM - Hands-On-History: Mindful History - Portraits

Hands-on family programming at the Whaling Museum Discovery Center, Practice “See, Think, Feel” to explore historical portraits in a new way. Craft: Watercolor Portraits. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

10:30 - Barrett’s Tours

Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm

10:45 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour with NHA

11 AM - Patchwork Sweatshirts with Barnaby’s Nantucket For Ages 7+

During this Barnaby’s Class, your child will cut & sew from various fabrics creating their very own sweatshirts. $58: register at barnabysworld.com.

11 AM - Slime Sundaes! with Barnaby’s Nantucket for all Ages Mess-filled fun as kids create “Slime Sundaes” with sprinkles, glitter, charms, gummy bears, and more. They’ll learn the science behind slime while we handle the cleanup $58: register at barnabysworld.com.

11 AM to 1 PM - Free Session: The Quiet Table

Join this body-doubling session designed for deep work like reading, writing, or studying. Surrounded by others quietly working, you’ll gain structure, accountability, & calm support. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

2 PM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Book at 508-4227466 or at WalkNantucket.com

2 to 4 PM - Woven Bangle Bracelets

Weave a pair of bold and elegant bangle bracelets using natural materials. Choose your accent color and bracelet width to make an eye-catching accessory. Register for this NHA Decorative Arts Class at nha.org

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Paul Loren at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road to enjoy live local bands. Tables

are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise

Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

5:30 PM - Monday Mile Kids Fun Run

Free for kids grade 8 and younger: timed half-mile and one-mile runs. Organized by the Nantucket Athletic Association at 7 Nobadeer Farm Road.

6 to 9 PM - Harborview Concert Series presents: Foggy Roots

Island favorite Foggy Roots plays reggae hits & crowd favorites across genres in the Harborview Room. Cash bar, lite snacks, and a family-friendly vibe. Tickets atNantucketDreamland.org

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

TUESDAY, JULY 22

8 AM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and an inlet with a small walkway. Hike is close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com

9 to 11 AM - Free Kayak Tour with Nantucket Conservation Foundation

Paddle through Folger’s Marsh with Nantucket Conservation Foundation guides and discover the vital role this salt marsh plays in coastal resilience. Kayaks and gear provided. Tours meet at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum and are limited to 10 participants. Registration at EganMaritime.org

9 AM to 1 PM - Gyotaku: The Art of Fish Printing: Session 1

Discover Gyotaku, the Japanese art of fish printing. Use colored inks and real fish to create unique prints on paper, perfect for framing. Suminagashi papers enhance the final design. Register for this Decorative Arts Class at nha.org

9:30 AM - Nantucket Beach Scenes with Barnaby’s Nantucket Children will enjoy making these Beach Scene plaques! Each child will start by making a batch of sand dough and creating their own day at the beach using a variety of seashells. $58: register at barnabysworld.com.

9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music in the Morning Rhythm, instruments, and musical games with local musician Cory Morgan! Perfect for toddlers thru early elementary. Bring a blanket to sit on Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30 pm.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm

10 AM to 1 PM - Navigation Tuesday at Shipwreck & Life Saving Museum

Nautical-themed fun: scavenger hunts, decoding, semaphore flag communication, & fog fun at the Nantucket Shipwreck & Life Saving Museum, 158 Polpis Rd.

10:15 AM to 4:30 PM - Hands-On-History: Whale Ecology

Hands-on family programming at the Whaling Museum Discovery Center. Discover the difference between toothed whales and baleen whales. Craft: Scratch Art Scrimshaw Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

10:30 - Barrett’s Tours

Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm

10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Cynthia Weiner

Meet the author of A Gorgeous Excitement at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St.

10:45 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour with NHA

11 AM - Pick Your Own Veggies Tour at Bartlett’s Farm

11 AM - Minecraft Madness with Barnaby’s Nantucket

In the spirit of A Minecraft Movie, children will enjoy creating and painting wooden swords, sculpting a Chicken Jockey, and making Dynamite Sticks! $58: register at barnabysworld.com.

11 AM to 12 PM - Free Tours of the Brant Point Shellﬁsh Hatchery

Learn about shellfish production, fishery enhancement, oyster restoration, water quality work, eelgrass, & more at the Town’s Brant Point Shellfish Hatchery. Preregister at Nantucket-MA.gov/691/Brant-Point-Shellfish-Hatchery

11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

1 PM - Trivia Tuesdays

Weekly family trivia night free, family-friendly events and activities, all season long. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way.

1 to 3:30 PM - Day Sail Aboard the Lynx

1 to 4 PM - Woven Wine Coaster with Scrimshaw Inlay

Create a classic Nantucket basket perfect for small items. Finished with scrimshaw disc & maple rim. Register for this NHA Decorative Arts Class at nha.org

2 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove & get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. Book at WalkNantucket.com

3:30 to 4:30 PM - Youth Chorus Ages 8+

A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St.. 508-228-3352 NantucketMusic.org

4 PM - Sailor’s Valentines x Resin with Barnaby’s Nantucket - Ages 5+

This popular “Nantucket” shell craft dates as far back as the 1830s. Sailors would head out on their years’ long voyages, returning home with a Sailor’s Valentine for their loved ones. Kids make these with a variety of tiny shells: designing boxes, wall hangings, ornaments, or trays! $58: register at barnabysworld.com.

4 to 5 PM - Teen Tuesday Crafternoon: Paper Marbling for Ages 12-18

Explore the art of paper marbling & create designs to take home! Held outdoors (weather permitting). Register at NantucketAtheneum.org

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Paul Loren at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road to enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise

Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

5:30 to 6:30 PM - Mindfulness Meditation

A short talk, a guided meditation, and time for reflection or questions designed to support a clearer understanding of the method and help build a consistent meditation practice. Registration encouraged. No experience needed. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

5:30 to 6:30 PM - Nantucket Threads: How the NHA Turned Me Into a Textile Historian

This talk weaves personal story with history, tracing a journey from a summer internship at the NHA to a career in textile history. Explore Nantucket’s embroidery legacy, from the School of Needlery and Erica Wilson to Susan Boardman and Quaker needlework. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. nha.org

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

6:30 PM - Dreamland Comedy x Nantucket Crisps present: Rob Schneider Legendary comedian Rob Schneider live at The Dreamland for one night only: two shows, nonstop laughs. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Open Arts Night

The Open Mic Night stage is open to all, and now you’re invited to bring your own creative projects. Knit, embroider, color, wrap gifts, or enjoy the show in the acoustically stellar Great Hall. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. NantucketAtheneum.org

7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise Sunset Cruise/Live Music with the Shanty Singers. Come enjoy a Nantucket Sunset Cruise while you listen to fun old time shanty tunes. Sing along or listen with a smile as you enjoy your favorite beverage with family and friends. Straight Wharf Slip #1011 508-228-7037

7 to 9:15 PM - Million Dollar Quartet presented by Theatre Workshop

10 PM - Trivia Night!

A great way to test your brain and connect with friends! Come join us! Rose &

Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595 TheRoseAndCrown.com

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23

7:45 to 10:30 AM - Van Birding Trip

Experience the beauty of Nantucket and the thrill of birdwatching from the comfort of a climate-controlled van with Seth Engelbourg and Libby Buck. No extended walking required. Register at llnf.org

8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see nesting piping plovers, least terns and American oystercatchers during the summer and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com

8:30 AM - Pick Your Own Flowers Tour at Bartlett’s Farm

9:30 AM - Finger Painting Madness! with Barnaby’s Nantucket

Your little ones will enjoy a fun-filled messy class as they explore the art of painting creating as many works of art as their hearts desire. $58: register at barnabysworld.com.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim

Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30 pm.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket

Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm

10 to 11 AM - Crafts in the Courtyard: Fruit Fans

Make a refreshingly cool fruit fan during this craft session at Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org .

10:15 AM to 4:30 PM - Hands-On-History: Sheep, Wool, & Textiless

Learn about materials that make your clothes & the tradition of raising sheep on Nantucket connecting to the Behind the Seams summer exhibition, and make a fluffy sheep to take home. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

10:30 - Barrett’s Tours

Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm

10:30 AM to 1 PM - Nantucket By Water Oyster Tours

Tour a working Oyster Farm and learn what goes into growing the perfect Nantucket Oyster. Call 508-228-7037 or book online at nantucketbywater.com. Again at 1 pm.

10:45 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour with NHA

11 AM - Make a Doll House with Barnaby’s Nantucket for Ages 6+

This class offers opportunities for creative play, discovery, and exploration! Children will focus on designing & creating a special home with miniature elements using mixed media, recycled, & raw materials. $58: register at barnabysworld.com.

11 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand & Jessica Sofer

Meet two authors: Elin Hilderbrand, author of The Blue Book & other novels, along with Jessica Sofer, author of This is a Love Story at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. First 100 in line at Mitchell’s will get a ticket Line starts forming at 10am. Only books purchased at Nantucket Book Partners can be signed.

11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

1 to 3:30 PM - Day Sail Aboard the Lynx

2 to 3:30 PM - Breeches Buoy & Heaving Stick Demo

Join staff at Nantucket Shipwreck & Life Saving Museum at 158 Polpis Rd. for a demonstration of these life-saving methods. EganMaritime.org/museum.

MAP of DOWNTOWN NANTUCKET

brant point Lighthouse

● NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES

whaLing museum: 13 Broad Street Hear the story of Nantucket over 4 centuries with rotating exhibits in 9 galleries. Daily programs, films, & a stunning view of town from the rooftop. Open from 10am.

oLdest house: 16 Sunset Hill Built in 1686; restored in 1990. 11am-4pm Wed.-Sat. June 14-Sept. 4.

greater Light: 8 Howard Street Built in the 1790s & transformed into a stunning whimsical summer home in the 1920s, this is home to the NHA Decorative Arts Program. 11am-4pm Wed-Sat. June 14-Sept. 4.

hadwen house: 96 Main Street This Greek Revival mansion built in 1846 is the only mansion of its era onisland open to the public. Exhibits include Nantucket Lightship Baskets, maps, and decorative arts. Open 11am-4pm May 27-Sept. 4.

oLd miLL: 50 Prospect St The oldest functioning mill in the USA, built in 1746. 11am- 4pm Wed.-Sat. June 14Sept. 4.

oLd gaoL: 15R Vestal Street Constructed of massive oak timbers with iron bolts & iron rods across the windows. The heavy wooden doors are reinforced with iron. 11am- 4pm Wed.-Sat. June 14-Sept. 4. Please visit nha.org for hours, tours, ticket prices, and additional information.

shipwreck & Lifesaving museum: 158 Polpis Road eganmaritime.org Learn the dramatic history of Nantucket’s shipwrecks, lifesaving, and rescuers. Family activities. Free shuttle to the museum from Visitor Services downtown runs June 23-Oct. 3.. Beautiful property at Folger’s Marsh open for picnics. Open through October 13.

▲ OTHER HISTORICAL POINTS OF INTEREST

brant point Lighthouse: 2 Easton St First erected in 1746, America's second oldest lighthouse and at 26 feet tall, the shortest in New England.

nantucket atheneum: 1 India St The island’s public library was built in 1847 and is filled with art & artifacts as well as books, periodicals, digital materials. Children’s section, reading room, & public garden. Open Mon.-Sat. pacific cLub: Lower Main St Built in 1772 by whaling merchant William Rotch, this is the only 18th century brick building still standing on-island. Quarterboard on the front lists names of 3 notable ships of Rotch: 2 in the Boston Tea Party and

the first ship to fly the American flag in London. first congregationaL church: 62 Centre St Built in 1725 & moved to this site in 1765. Open for services. Climb the tower for a view of town & the harbor.

st mary’s church: 3 Federal St Built in 1897. Open for services.

unitarian church: 11 Orange St Built in 1809. Houses the town clock & 1810 Portuguese Bell. Open for services. three bricks: 93, 95 & 97 Main Street Identical brick mansions built 1836-38 by whaling merchant Joseph Starbuck for his sons. Now privately owned.

soLdiers & saiLors monument: Upper Main Street Built in 1875, this obelisk bears the names of 73 island men who died in the Civil War.

st pauL’s church: 20 Fair St Founded in 1838. Rebuilt in 1901 with Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass windows. Church is open daily for visits and for Sunday services. methodist church: 2 Centre St Built in 1831. Open for services.

african meeting house: 29 York Street Built in 1827, the only public building constructed & occupied by African Americans in the 19th century still standing on-island.

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TWN’s High-Octane Entertaining Show

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create an entirely new sound, Cash’s conscience also struggles to contain his crossover appeal.

On the other hand, Jerry Lee Lewis’s maniacal energy at the piano reminds me the piano is both a string and a percussion instrument. The way Sean McGibbon plays Lewis, the ivory keys are like a prop in an acrobatic vaudeville act. He is a one-man freak show with a twinkle in his eye.

In fact, when Perkins disparagingly compares Lewis to Liberace in the first act, it rolls right off him. Born in the Bayou Country of Louisiana, Lewis was deeply influenced by preachers all his life.

His lip-smacking, tongue-thrusting goofiness aside, Lewis toiled to square the fire-and-brimstone sermons of his youth with exhortations against “temptation, fornication, and damnation.” Lucky for us, one result was “Great Balls of Fire.”

Of course TWN’s Million Dollar Quartet is backed by a million dollar duo: Isaac Foley as Brother Jay on bass and Michael Lucchetti as Fluke on drums. In real life, Brother Jay was Perkins’s sibling. Fluke played mainly with Perkins and Cash throughout his career.

Lucchetti’s tremendous drumstick-twirling fixed my gaze right away; his dexterity will capture your immediate attention, too. Similarly, the intensity of Foley’s non-stop upright bass-playing packs a wallop the entire show, as well.

Million Dollar Quartet offers theater lovers a foottapping, knee-slapping, night-capping great time. The entire cast puts its all into every number. When they’re not singing, they’re zinging, flinging, and clinging to their shared passion for musical expression and personal freedom.

There are tender moments, too, like when each performer discloses a significant personal loss of someone close to him. This conversation hints at their coping styles, resilience, and family support systems. As each adjusts to incredible fame and fortune, they also form a family of musical pioneers and industry stalwarts.

Transforming culture requires enthusiasm, a word that comes from Greek and essentially means “God within.” And the finale of Million Dollar Quartet is an aisle-dancing party that adds fodder to the old saying, “He who sings, prays twice.”

Sarah Wright embraces theater for its live performance art, storytelling, & shared experience.

Million Dollar Quartet is on the TWN stage through August 23. Full shedule and ticket at theatrenantucket.org

Photo by Kit Noble

Heart of Community & Culture

women to connect. Men’s Support groups and programs addressing mental health, substance use, and cultural traditions—such as the Club for Russian-speaking residents—highlight the library’s role as a community connector. Weekly discussions, film screenings, and educational sessions help increase awareness about health issues, combat stigma, and foster understanding across diverse populations. Free Narcan, QPR, and Mental Health trainings are also offered at the library.

Atheneum staff is particularly excited about the ALA Small and Rural Communities Grant for 10k that has funded a Mindful Library for patrons with memory disorders. These adapted reading materials will be available in the Atheneum as well as at Sherburne Commons and The Homestead, two of the island’s senior living facilities. This initiative exemplifies how the Atheneum adapts to the evolving needs of its community, ensuring everyone has access to resources that empower them.

When asked how they identify and create programs so very well suited to the interests and needs of our island community, the Atheneum team answered: “We just pay attention. Sometimes, a conversation with a patron can inspire us to create a program or event. Sometimes, a staff member has an idea for a new program, and we simply go with it. We try to stay connected to our community by engaging with patrons of all ages, collaborating with local organizations, and paying attention to both emerging needs and longstanding traditions...At the end of the day, we’re here for you. And that’s what guides us.”

Sustaining library operations requires imagination, collaboration, passion, and significant fundraising efforts. Unlike many public libraries, the Atheneum raises the majority of its annual operating budget. Fundraising efforts like this weekend’s annual Weekend at the Library serve as vital support pillars, raising approximately 75% of the library’s operating budget.

This year, Weekend at the Library begins July 17 with a free “First Look”—staffers will guests on a day-long “look behind the stacks” at treasures from the vault, storytelling, art, dance, music, and history. Thursday ends with a free concert by Curtis on Nantucket performing live from 7 to 8:30 pm.

At 6 pm on Friday, July 18, ticketed guests will welcome journalist and MSNBC

anchor Stephanie Ruhle and author William D. Cohan at a garden cocktail reception, followed by dinner, and a “fireside chat” style conversation between the two thought leaders.

Saturday, July 19, American Soul and R&B artist Allen Stone will perform live in two back-to-back concerts—one at 6 pm and another at 8 pm—weaving together elements of funk, gospel, folk-rock, and soul to create a sound all his own. The concerts will be followed by a summer garden party.

Tickets are selling quickly: reserve your spot today at Friday’s Thought Leader Dinner with Stephanie Ruhle and Saturday’s Concert & Garden Party with Allen Stone at nantucketatheneum.org/weekend-at-thelibrary-2025

"The wonderful thing about Weekend at the Library,” said Director of Development Maggie O'Reilly, “is that we have the opportunity to feature new talent each year, from all categories of entertainment that align with our mission. We have had musicians for the past few years, but next year we may feature an author or other entertainer. The mission of the library is so broad, and this event is designed to reflect the scope of our mission.”

As the library focuses on the future, it’s staff and volunteers are dedicated to community service. By staying adaptable, inclusive, and responsive, the Nantucket Atheneum aims to continue inspiring residents for generations to come. Supporting it through donations, participation, and shared stories ensures the beloved institution remains a vital part of Nantucket’s fabric—a place where everyone can find a home, a voice, and a spark of creativity.

“Libraries, in general, are among the few truly open and welcoming spaces available to everyone. On an island like Nantucket, where we have people of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances, the library brings us together. It’s a place where you don’t have to buy anything, where you’re not judged, where you can learn, connect, or just be. The Atheneum is more than a library—it’s part of what makes Nantucket feel like home.

“We want our library to keep inspiring people, encouraging them, and helping them grow. We hope our doors are always open, free and welcoming to everyone on the island, all ages, all backgrounds. That’s what the Atheneum is about, and we hope that never changes.”

Blue Beetle

derful jams and jellies. While still a common native, beach plums are less plentiful than some of the other species mentioned. Because of that, dedicated beach plum foragers stake out their favorite shrubs early in the season and regularly check on their progress. There is also a golden variety found sporadically around Nantucket with warm yellow fruit that is even scarcer. A good beach plum spot is like a good fishing spot, you only share the location with people you love, and you still may need to blindfold them.

Rose hips are also ripe for the picking in August, though usually only the true aficionados go for the hips. Not technically berries, rose hips are the fruit of rose plant. Only the large rose hips from Rosa rugosa (beach rose) are big enough for foraging. The flesh can be eaten without eating the core (like an apple). The hips are high in vitamin C, but not very tasty eaten in the field. Dedicated fans make jelly or jam with the fruit, and it’s fun to try a taste while you’re out for a swim.

September brings ripening fox grape. You’ll know when they’re ripe because you’ll often smell them before you see them. With four big seeds in each grape, they take a bit to chew, but they are sweeter than any store-bought grape. A batch of jelly is a good fall project and a prized possession when given as a gift. I like to enjoy them more as a trail-side treat. Maybe I’m a little too lazy to languish in the kitchen making jelly, but I applaud all who do.

So get out there and have a feast! Or maybe just a taste. But remember these things before you go...

~ Pick only what you are able to use. The birds and animals are also depending on the berry bounty, and we don’t want to over-harvest this resource.

~ Make sure you have permission to pick in your location of choice. Don’t go picking on private property!

~ Remember that most of the conservation land on Nantucket is private property. That said, most conservation properties are open to the public and are fine with a little berry picking for personal use. Be respectful, don’t make new trails, and don’t over-harvest.

~ Know the hazards. Poison ivy grows all over the island often hiding in plain sight. Make sure your berry patch is PI free before picking.

What are your favorite plants to forage? We’ll cover more options as the seasons change. Happy foraging!

A Whaler’s Detour Becomes Destiny

The Coffin family legacy on Nantucket runs deep, especially through the sea. Tristram Coffin’s descendants became ship owners, captains, and mariners. One of them, Abraham Coffin, was born on Nantucket in 1750, the son of schoolmaster Benjamin Coffin, who was lost at sea between Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard.

During a whaling voyage in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Abraham and his cousin Davis were asked by their ship’s captain to falsely claim that whale oil acquired from another ship was their own in order to secure a higher bounty. As devout Quakers, they refused. The captain retaliated by putting them ashore on a remote stretch of the Gaspé Peninsula, where Abraham would eventually settle in a cove called L’Anse-aux-Cousins.

There, he met and married Hannah Ascah, a 16-year-old local girl and the daughter of Richard Ascah, a former British Army officer who had been granted land in the region after his service with the Royal Americans regiment. That unlikely exile led to the creation of the Canadian branch of the Coffin family.

Among Abraham and Hannah’s descendants was Rachel Jane Hackett, born in 1853 in Quebec. Her granddaughter, Alice Bartick—Chris Bartick’s grandmother—was raised by Rachel after her mother died when Alice was just four years old. The artistic spirit clearly ran through the generations: Rachel’s daughter Mary Philomene Barry, born in New Hampshire, was a visual artist, holding a doctorate from Boston College, whose legacy of creativity continues in Bartick’s multidisciplinary work today.

Where History and Design Intertwine

Bartick is best known as the founder of Respoke, the brand that transforms vintage designer scarves—think Hermès, Pucci, Ferragamo—into handcrafted espadrilles and other wearable art. At its heart, Respoke is a celebration of reinvention, individuality, and story.

“Respoke is about honoring what already exists and giving it new life,” Bartick explains. “It’s not just fashion—it’s memory, movement, identity.”

That philosophy resonates even more deeply now that Bartick knows his continued on page 23

Island/Today’s Nantucket

family’s story: one of adaptation, migration, and resilience. From Abraham’s principled stand to Alice’s reinvention after loss, the theme is clear—nothing is ever truly lost, only transformed.

The Island Was Always Calling

When Bartick learned that his ancestor Abraham Coffin appears on one of Nantucket’s oldest family trees—alongside relatives like Lucretia Coffin Mott and Martha Coffin Wright, both prominent suffragists with the Underground Railroad—it added yet another layer to his connection with the island.

“I didn’t know any of this when I first sailed in,” he says. “But I felt like I belonged here. That feeling came before the facts.”

Nantucket, once a distant dream, has become both a creative home and a personal anchor.

“Whether it’s an iconic vintage scarf turned into something new, or a forgotten family story rediscovered,” Bartick says, “it all reminds me that things don’t end—they evolve. And sometimes, they bring you right back to where you started.”

Respoke is open daily in-season at 41 Straight Wharf • Respoke.com

Cover photo: Chris, and his parents Ed and Michele Bartick at Respoke Nantucket. It is his father Ed’s ancestral lineage that is from the Coffin name.

Chris Bartick sailing and wearing Respoke

Healing with Fishing

there’s a large subculture that meets at Walden Pond for distance swimming in the morning. The average distance swimmer seemed to be a tad bit older than me. I didn’t bother to ask if they were into transcendentalism – it was assumed. Polite greetings carried the day.

The next thing I saw was a game warden. In a strange way, I was glad to see this warden as I was a duly licensed freshwater fisher in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, something that I had never had to be previously. The reason is that the freshwater ponds in Nantucket were somehow exempted from Massachusetts regulations when New York transferred the ownership of the island to Massachusetts. Imagine my disappointment when I got a polite “good morning” and a nod instead of a request to see my freshly printed fishing license!

I made my way across the street and down the trails towards the pond, accompanied by maybe twenty swimmers. I was glad to be fishing somewhere I didn’t need to be on the watch for seals and sharks, but it was apparent that swimmers might be an issue. We shuffled past a large construction site. A significant project was being undertaken to rebuild a bathhouse. The original, built in 1948, was being replaced with one that was ADA compliant. The construction was very incongruent with the natural beauty of the preserve. I get it, but somewhere, on the wood line, the ghost of H.D. Thoreau was glaring his disapproval.

The water in Walden Pond is so very clear. Can I say gin clear? Sorry if that comes off like a Dashiell Hammett ripoff, but I’m here to tell you that you could see the bottom thirty feet away! The shallows were filled with minnows and beautiful little bluegill. The minnows did the pedicure thing to my feet as I waded around. It was a little weird, but I have to say I didn’t hate it.

I had a couple of ideas as to how best attack the pond, but I saw a chance to gain some local knowledge floating nearby. A man in a perfectly laid out fishing kayak was pedaling past me. I asked for some guidance and Bill Eicher was kind enough to help. “Throw a Ned rig! I just caught a 15-inch smallmouth!” Bill gave me some hints as to where a shore-based fisher might find the most success. I had that feeling that I get when I’m out on Great Point and I meet someone new to the area. It’s a universal thing. Transcendentalists believe in the inherent goodness of people. Based on my fortuitous meeting with Mr. Eicher, I would have to agree.

I danced on the learning curve. I lost a couple of lures to the rocks that cover a good portion of Walden Pond’s bottom. I added about 50 yards of 6 lb . fluorocarbon line to my spinning reel to eliminate spooking the fish with my braided backing line. I tried a variety of bass fishing techniques: throwing a chatter bait, the Ned rig (as Eicher suggested), a shaky head rig, and, finally, a drop shot rig. When the drop shot rig didn’t produce with a minnow-style bait attached, I changed it out for a long, skinny plastic worm. That got the job done—a feisty little smallmouth bass grabbed it and gave a good account of itself. After a quick photo op, it was released back to the beautiful water. I felt like the king of Walden Pond. The ghost of Thoreau gave me a golf clap as I headed back to my car. There’s a beautiful healing quality to large bodies of water. My time at Walden Pond helped me transcend the uncertainty of my college years. It certainly helped me keep my stuff together during a difficult week. I am grateful. Having said all that, I can’t wait to get back to my island to chase blues and stripers. See you all soon!

Steve “Tuna” Tornovish is a Nantucket native who has spent his life fishing from the beaches of his beloved island. He loves to introduce clients to the joy of fishing with his Nantucket Island Fishing Adventures: stevetuna.com

Photo by Steve Tornovish

NANTUCKET ISLAND

Nantucket Island is just about 14 miles by 3-1/2 miles, and there are miles of bike paths to nearly every area. This means that riding a bicycle is one of the best ways to get around our island. Follow the QR code to discover miles of bike paths, where to rent bikes, biking tips, and where to ﬁ nd water stations along the way.

NANTUCKET ISLAND BEACHES

NORTH SHORE AND HARBOR BEACHES

40th Pole: Great for families and young children, but no lifeguards. On Nantucket Sound; warm water during July, August and September inspired nickname “The Bathtub” for area nearby. Parking. Best access via 4WD vehicle.

Dionis: 3 miles from town by bike on the north side of Eel Point Rd off Madaket Road. Look for the boulder marked “Dionis.” Sheltered by dunes, calm waters for swimming, safe for children; restrooms, & parking. Beachgoers can take NRTA shuttle bus to Eel Point Rd stop & walk.

Steps: Between Dionis and Jetties beaches; access from Cliff Road. No lifeguard, no facilities, very little parking. Gentle surf; sandbar. Many steep steps must be descended to get to the beach.

Jetties: Easy bike ride from town, or take the shuttle bus. Great beach for families. Lifeguards, changing rooms, playground, volleyball nets, restrooms, showers, public phones, restaurant and take-out food service. Concession and restrooms handicap accessible; boardwalk to the beach. Tennis. Windsurfing, sailboat, and kayak rentals. Shuttle service from town to Jetties Beach is available seasonally.

Brant Point: Easy walk or bike ride from town. No lifeguard. Strong current; experienced swimmers; beach drops off suddenly under the water. Scenic beach with Brant Point Lighthouse; nice to sit and watch the boats rounding the point. Here is where to go to wave goodbye to friends and family departing on the Steamship.

Children’s: Harbor Beach, an easy walk from town down So. Beach Street and off Harbor View Way. Flotation devices are not permitted within the guarded area. Ideal for small children; park, playground, and bandstand; lifeguard, restrooms, showers, food service, picnic tables. Food, playground, and rest room are all accessible. Activities sponsored by Park & Recreation Commission are often held at this beach during the summer.

Francis Street: Five-minute walk from Main Street. Calm harbor waters for swimming; no lifeguard. Jungle gym, kayak rentals, bathroom.

SOUTH SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

Cisco Beach: Four-mile bike ride to end of Hummock Pond Road. Heavy surf; lifeguard. No facilities. Parking. Rip currents can be strong.

Ladies Beach: To access, turn left at the end of Bartlett Farm Road. No facilities; no lifeguard. Limited parking. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf.

Miacomet Beach: at the end of Miacomet Road. Some parking. Surf and rip currents can be strong on the ocean side. No facilities or food service. This beach is near Miacomet Pond, but the pond is currently closed due to harmful algae.

South Shore Beach: at the end of South Shore Rd. Limited parking; difficult to access beach, 4WD is advisable. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Surfside: Located at the end of Surfside Road, a three-mile ride on paved bike path or take the shuttles. Easy to park. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. Kite flying west of Surfside Beach is acceptable; for safety reasons, please do not fly kites east of Surfside toward the airport. Due to the number of people who frequent Surfside Beach during the day, it is inadvisable to fly kites during the peak beachgoing hours. Lifeguard, restrooms, showers, public phones, food service. Shuttle service from town to Surfside Beach is available seasonally.

Fisherman’s Beach: Located between Surfside Beach and Nobadeer. No parking; Beach access via steep wooden steps. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Nobadeer: Located near the airport. Limited parking; difficult to access beach. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Madequecham: Land Bank property at the end of Madequecham Valley Road; rough sand road. Parking. No facilities; no lifeguards. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf.

Tom Nevers (“Pebble Beach“): Surf can be heavy; very coarse sand. No lifeguard; no facilities. Good for fishing. Strong rip currents; heavy surf. Access to the beach can be difficult.

WESTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

Madaket: As far west as you can go, six-mile bike ride on scenic, paved bike path, or take the shuttle bus. Heavy surf, lifeguard, restrooms. Famous for its incredible sunsets.

EASTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

Siasconset: Regular shuttle bus service or seven-mile ride on paved bike path. Surf can be heavy; lifeguard. Food available in nearby village of ’Sconset. Low Beach: 4WD access. Surf can be heavy; no lifeguard.

BAY & POND BEACHES

Miacomet Pond: This fresh water pond is currently closed due to harmful algae. Pocomo Beach: Great for kayaking and to learn to windsurf. Just west of the Head of the Harbor. Good for children. No lifeguards, no facilities.

Eel Point: Good for fishing and watching the sunset. No lifeguard; no facilities. Limited parking. Rip currents can be strong.

Coskata-Coatue and Great Point: at the end of Wauwinet Road, past The Wauwinet Inn. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge managed by Trustees of Reservations; beach sticker required for vehicles from Trustees of Reservations. Great for fishing and for seeing Great Point Lighthouse up close. Rolling dunes, bayberry, beach plum, heather, and beach grass. Salt marsh and maritime shrubland. The largest red cedar savanna and woodland in New England. Gray and harbor seals. Public restrooms available at the lighthouse Memorial Day-Columbus Day. Sections of the refuge are sometimes closed to protect nesting shorebirds. Dogs permitted only from Sept. 16 thru March 31 and must be leashed at all times. Guided tours with Trustee naturalists offered in-season. Seasonal hunting permitted. For more details, go to www.TheTrustees.org Property Lookup.

Sesachacha Pond: off Polpis Road. Great for families; warm water; no facilities; no lifeguard. Parking. Near the Audubon Sesachacha Heathlands and Wildlife Sanctuary.

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BEACH SAFETY

•Learn to swim. If you can’t swim an overhead stroke for at least 15 minutes you should not be in the ocean. •Never swim alone. Always swim with a buddy, and swim near a lifeguard whenever possible. •Stay out of the “surf zone” where the waves break at the shoreline. Waves are at their greatest force here, and even a small wave can lift you up and throw you headfirst into the sand. •Never run from the beach into the water and dive headfirst into the waves. Sandbars that cannot be seen from the surface may be present and/or the water may be too shallow. •Don’t jump or dive into the water from a pier or rock jetty. From a pier or jetty, water appears much deeper than it really is. What looks like 10 or 20 feet of water may only be 2 to 3 feet deep. Diving in could be fatal. The same applies for jumping headfirst into the ocean or a wave from a surfboard – don’t do it! It’s not a risk worth taking. •If you are body surfing or boogie boarding, always keep your arms out in front of you to protect your head and neck. •A rip current will pull you away from the shore, but it will not pull you under. If you’re caught in a rip current, do not swim toward the shore! Instead, swim parallel to the shore, until you’re out of the rip current. Then, swim in to shore. •Never drink alcohol or use drugs at the beach. It clouds your ability to make wise decisions, and that could be fatal! •Take direction from lifeguards at all times.

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Adventure / Eco-Tours

Nantucket by Water

A Variety of Boat Tours for All Ages

508-228-7037

Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

Call or visit us on Straight Wharf for your Island Adventure NANTUCKET by WATER (formerly Shearwater Excursions) is a local family-run company dedicated to providing unique tours and cruises to individuals and families of all age groups. From small kids to grandparents, NBW has trips that cater to your needs and taste for adventure. Whether you take a leisurely tour around Nantucket Harbor, or a longer adventure exploring the wildlife sanctuary of Coatue or visiting the unique 5th Bend Oyster Farm, Nantucket By Water promises an exceptional experience. nantucketbywater.com

Nantucket Walkabout

508-422-7466

see website for hikes & times nantucketwalkabout.com

Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St

Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket

Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology and the Native Americans that lived here. Adults $65-80; children ages 13 & younger $30. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, & Discover accepted. Get details & make reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com or 508-422-7466.

Apparel & Accessories

Blue Beetle

tucket. They create a vibrant arts community by promoting, supporting, and encouraging the work of Nantucket artists, providing educational programs in the arts, and preserving the legacy of Nantucket artists. AAN has two in-town galleries: the brand new Federal Gallery at 8 Federal Street, where you can see a range of works, which will include oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, mixed media, ceramics, and photography. Through July 21, this gallery exhibit is GROUP SHOW #1. In The Big Gallery, upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf, you can see WATERMARKS PC EXHIBITION July 17-21. In VAC on Amelia Drive, the Anthony Padula special exhibit continues to July 18. Stay in touch at nantucketarts.org for a schedule of downtown Gallery Exhibits. Visit AAN’s online gallery at sales.nantucketarts.org to view regularly changing exhibitions of fresh, original artwork from iconic Nantucket artists. nantucketarts.org

G. S. Hill Gallery

Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm

Oils, watercolors, prints, and note cards by G. S. Hill

508-228-1353

40 Straight Wharf

G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily. For more than three decades, Greg’s original oil and watercolor paintings have captured the image, spirit, and soul of Nantucket. The gallery also offers giclees and miniatures, plus exclusive American-made gifts designed by Greg and Judi Hill. Stunning porcelain china dinnerware, hand-pressed glass and ornaments are only a few of treasures you will find. gshill.com

Gallery at Four India

508-228-8509

Open Daily Open Daily upstairs at 4 India Street

A fine selection of art & art glass thegallerynantucket.com

THE GALLERY AT FOUR INDIA is an exhibition gallery that offers the collector an tranquil space to browse through fine collections of art. The Gallery also represents some of the finest contemporary artists known for their traditional realism. Stroll upstairs and see the new artists and works in the gallery for 2025. Opening exhibition features reknown Steampunk artist Bruce Rosenbaum through May 30. THE GALLERY AT FOUR INDIA is open daily.

Susan Lister Locke Gallery

508-228-3227

Open Daily 12 Main Street

Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com

Commonwealth

508-228-2132 & 508-221-0531

Open daily 28A Easy Street

Art and Inspired, Creative Jewelry

Banking

Cape Cod 5

508-680-1399

Open Daily. Visit us in the store & online! New Location at 16 Federal Street Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.

888-225-4636

Open Monday-Saturday Locations at 112 Pleasant Street & Zero Main Street

We at CAPE COD FIVE are deeply committed to the communities we serve. Our dedication to serving our neighbors and local businesses and earning our customers’ trust every day has remained the same since our founding in 1855. We focus on continuously evolving to be our customers’ trusted financial partner in a rapidly changing world, offering digital tools, accessibility and sound guidance and insight to help our customers navigate their unique journeys. capecodfive.com

Bike Rentals

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COMMONWEALTH is a unique resale boutique where we believe even clothes deserve a second chance. This eclectic little shop on Oak Street specializes in curating quality gently used pieces from your favorite designers. Come in to find preloved gems or bring in your gently used items to turn your closet into cash!

The Love Shack by Lola

774-325-5982

Open for the 2025 season 10 Old South Wharf Layer. Collect. Gift.

THE LOVE SHACK is located right in the heart of Nantucket’s boat basin and it is home to our entire collection of LOLA jewelry. Here you can see, touch and layer all of our pendants, chains, and bracelets that LOLA offers. It is also our inspiration for our Love Shack apparel and home goods which include t-shirts, candles, hats, glassware – everything you need that is perfect for your very own Love Shack! lolacompany.com

The Rainbow Fleet

508-680-1159

Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm 167 Orange Street

Clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories

Shop sustainably at THE RAINBOW FLEET, Nantucket’s year round women’s consignment boutique located mid-island near the rotary. We carefully select the best vintage, modern and designer pieces from over 450 island consignors, and steam-clean them into new life daily! From clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories to one of a kind finds from local artists, you can find your own style in our relaxed atmosphere—complete with outdoor covered shopping, dressing rooms, and, yes, ample parking! We aim to provide sustainable and affordable fashion options for all… great for the planet and your wallet too! @therainbowfleet

Artists & Galleries

Artists Association of Nantucket

Group Show #1 through July 21 at 8 Federal St: Watermarks PC July 17 - Aug. 3 in Big Gallery

In-Person Gallery & Online Exhibits

The

508-228-0294

Cook’s Cycle

Open Daily

Bicycle Rentals & e-Bike Rentals

508-228-0800

6 So. Beach Street, next to Affordable Rentals

Nantucket’s bike shop for all of your vacation needs here at Cook’s Cycles Nantucket we have all of the latest bikes and accessories for your beach runs, brewery tours, and beyond. Our selection of new bicycles & e-bikes in a convenient downtown Nantucket location (just a 2-minute walk from Steamboat Wharf) is great for a day of cycling. Nantucket is known for its many bike paths and trails. Whether you want to ride to Jetties Beach for a swim or take in the sights of the Sconset Loop, Cooks Cycles has the bikes for you and your family. Moped & Jeep rentals, too! cookscyclesnantucket.com

Easy Riders Bicycles

Open Daily

Bike Rentals, Sales, Service AND Electric Bikes

508-325-2722

65 Surfside Road

EASY RIDERS BICYCLE RENTALS offers rentals, sales, and service, plus island-wide free delivery on all rentals and usually within an hour or so. With advanced on-line reservations, it’s the easiest way to experience Nantucket! Offering low prices and discounts on multi-day, weekly, monthly, and group rentals of top quality, new GT and Easy Riders bicycles, as well as retrostyle Schwinn Cruisers, and accessories in a variety of styles...They have the right bicycle for all of your adventures. We have electric bikes. Check out our Easy Riders brand ebikes at erbikes.com. EASY RIDERS has a safe & convenient bike path location at 65 Surfside Road. easyridersbikerentals.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop

Open daily in season

“The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

508-228-1151

6 Broad Street

Harvey A Young’s Bicycle Shop started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with over 90 years in business, the 4th generation is running YOUNG’S. The Young family and their staff provide you with the

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ideal rental bike for Nantucket. Their fleet of CANNONDALE and TREK bikes are well maintained, so you and your family can have a safe and enjoyable bike ride around the island. YOUNG’S also rents cars and Jeeps. Check out their website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff, so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”. Reservations & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com

Books & Publications

CALL NANTUCKET

508-228-9165 ext. 110

FREE DOWNLOAD - Nantucket’s searchable phone book app CallNantucket.com

The island’s “Little Black Book”

CALL NANTUCKET is the fully searchable app version of The Nantucket Directory: the island’s phone book. Not sure who to call? Browse our Yellow Pages to choose the best company for your needs! Town information in our newly redesigned White Pages. Our CALL NANTUCKET app is FREE TO DOWNLOAD. CallNantucket@gmail.com

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

508-228-9165

Guiding Visitors on Nantucket for 55 Years Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

In print & online + eNewsletter

Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For more than half a century, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND/TODAY’S NANTUCKET has been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. From Daffodil Festival through Christmas Stroll, you can pick up our print editions, available everywhere, or you can visit us online at YesterdaysIsland.com. After you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here — find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter — look for the link at the top of Nantucket.net Yesterdaysisland.com

Bookstores

Mitchell’s Book Corner

Open Daily

See the calendar for our upcoming book signings

508-228-1080

54 Main Street

MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for more than 50 years. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for any book in print, preorders, signed copies, e-books, audio books, gift cards, staff picks, and more. If the book is “on our shelves now” we can offer next business day island home delivery for a small fee. If the book is not on-hand we can either ship it to you or order it for you. We are also happy to ship books to anywhere in the US. MITCHELL’S is open daily. nantucketbookpartners.com

Nantucket Bookworks

508-228-4000

Open Daily: books, gifts, chocolate 25 Broad Street Books, chocolates, & unique gifts

NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is our quirky little shop chock full of books, gifts, and goodies. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for books and nantucketbooksworks.com for the very best of Bookworks online. We have Nantucket gifts, puzzles, games, toys, art supplies, party accessories, stuffed animals, greeting cards, kids items, and so much more. And we have an enticing nook filled with amazing chocolates to buy and savor as you read your new books. We also are happy to ship anywhere in the US. For books, shop nantucketbookpartners.com. Order online or stop in to browse. BOOKWORKS is open daily. nantucketbookpartners.com

Car Rentals

Affordable Rentals

Charters - Sailing & Boating

Endeavor Sailing Excursions

508-228-3501

Open daily 6 South Beach Street Cars, jeeps, mopeds

AFFORDABLE RENTALS can help make your visit on Nantucket more complete. With their cars, 4x4s, vans, and mopeds, you will have access to all parts of the island: Great Point, Wauwinet, Coatue, Squam, ‘Sconset, Madaket, and more. Explore to your heart’s content in a vehicle from AFFORDABLE RENTALS, open daily at 6 South Beach Street. Call ahead for reservations. All major credit cards accepted. affrentals.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop

Open daily in season

“The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

508-228-5585

Private Charters. Per Person Fares Slip 1015, Straight Wharf Pleasure sailing

“Captain James Genthner shares his love of the Island with visitors aboard his sloop ENDEAVOR”—Ted Reinstein, CBS Good Day! Featured in Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England: “A cruise aboard the Endeavor is a lesson in beauty and local history.” “No one has done more to make sure that Nantucket’s maritime traditions are alive and well than Capt. Jim Genthner,” Nat Philbrick, author In the Heart of the Sea. The ENDEAVOR sails daily at 10 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, and at sunset. They offer private charters, public sails. Gift certificates are available. Call for information and reservations. endeavorsailing.com

Tall Ship Lynx

Nantucket’s Tall Ship Lynx, a national treasure here in our harbor Traditional Sailing & History in Nantucket Sound Public Day Sails & Sunset Sails - Fun for all ages!

978-479-2197

Nantucket’s Tall Ship LYNX is offering day sails and sunset sails from Nantucket Harbor through September. They also offer charters, weddings, educational and special groups sailings. Looking for a unique venue to gather? LYNX is available for private charters... treat your family, your friend, or your colleagues to a very special day or evening: it’s an adventure for all! Nantucket’s Tall Ship LYNX is a national treasure here in our harbor. For details and reservations, contact the office @ 978.479.2197 tallshiplynx.org

Nantucket by Water

508-228-7037

A Variety of Boat Tours for All Ages Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Oyster Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Cocktail Cruises, Sunset Cruise, & more

NANTUCKET by WATER (formerly Shearwater Excursions) is a local family-run company dedicated to providing unique tours and cruises to individuals and families of all age groups. From small kids to grandparents, NBW has trips that cater to your needs and taste for adventure. Whether you take a leisurely tour around Nantucket Harbor, or a longer adventure exploring the wildlife sanctuary of Coatue or visiting the unique 5th Bend Oyster Farm, Nantucket By Water promises an exceptional experience. nantucketbywater.com

Children’s Toys & Art Classes

Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack

Open with fun workshops for kids

508-680-1553

12 Oak Street Downtown toy store & art studio for kids of all ages

BARNABY’S TOY & ART SHACK, located downtown at 12 Oak Street, just what you want fo all the kids in your life. They have a fantastic selection of crafts, books, toys, and so much more! Children can drop-in & create every day, all day! And BARNABY’S offers classes & workshops for children ages 2-13 years. All of Barnaby’s classes are taught by professional artists & educators who will guide your child’s technique and processes in our inspirational space in downtown Nantucket. For details or to register, visit BarnabysWorld.com or call 508-680-1553.When you are in Boston, visit us at our Beacon Hill location. BarnabysWorld.com

Classes & Workshops

Artists Association of Nantucket

508-228-0722

Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive Classes & Workshops for all ages

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Amelia Drive hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, printmaking, textile art and mixed media. Our instructors are resident artists, AAN artist members and a variety of visiting artists who work in a range of mediums and bring a wealth of talent and experience to the program. Classes are designed for all levels of experience, from the novice to advanced and for all ages. nantucketarts.org

Cleaning Service

ACK Spotless Cleaning

508-228-1151

6 Broad Street

Harvey A Young’s Bicycle Shop” started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with over 90 years in business, the 4th generation is running YOUNG’S. The Young family and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket AND YOUNG’S also rents cars and Jeeps. Check out their website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff, so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”. Reservations & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com

508-367-2917

Contact us to set up your cleaning Call us to make your home spotless! Don’t stress about your pets or children: our environmentally friendly products provide a safe clean for your island home. ACK SPOTLESS CLEANING takes care of your home with the same care as if it were our own. We leave your sanctuary spotless so that you can focus on the rest of your life. And, if you have your day-to-day cleaning under control but need a little extra help now and then, let us do the really dirty work! We provide deep clean services to reach the places you might have missed. PLUS, we offer a variety of bonus services: from oven cleaning to air ducts. Let us help you make your home shine! Call or email mshcleaning0106@gmail.com ackspotlesscleaningservice.com/

Island Fun & Shopping

Confections

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

Open daily

Made fresh on Nantucket

508-228-1017

The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for three decades on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you try her fudge, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 40 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous chocolate-covered cranberries. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate or a mixture of both. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. auntleahs.com

Consignment & Thrift Shops

Commonwealth

Visit us in the store and online!

Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.

find your own style in our relaxed atmosphere—complete with outdoor covered shopping, dressing rooms, and, yes, ample parking! We aim to provide sustainable and affordable fashion options for all… great for the planet and your wallet too! Follow us on Instagram @therainbowfleet therainbowfleetnantucket.com

Contests

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NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

508-228-9165

Deadline is Sept. 12, 2025 - CASH PRIZES Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net nantucket.net/photo-contest-entry

508.680.1399

New Location at 16 Federal Street

The Rainbow Fleet

Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm

Clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories

Commonwealthnantucket.com

508-680-1159

167 Orange Street

ENTER EARLY & OFTEN! This annual photo contest is a popular way to share your photos of Nantucket with the world. Winners of previous contests are online at The Insider’s Guide to Nantucket: nantucket.net. The 2025 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2025. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. Email your high resolution photo entries to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com or mail us a CD or thumb drive with electronic images from your digital camera. Please make sure your digital images are highresolution. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners.

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping

The UPS Store

Open Monday - Saturday

Locally owned and operated

508-325-8884

61 Old South Road

Nantucket’s UPS STORE is in spacious quarters at 61 Old South Road and offers a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing,

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laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Plenty off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Employment

TSA Is Hiring at Nantucket Memorial Airport

Join TSA and earn a sign-on bonus! TSA is hiring for Nantucket Memorial Airport. U.S. citizenship required. Positions start at $32.20 per hour and include great Federal benefits, including health insurance, shift differentials, retirement plans, paid on-the-job training, and more. Apply now at jobs.tsa.gov or click the QR code in our display ad. jobs.tsa.gov

Family Fun

Family Activities @ Children’s Beach

508-228-0925

Activities & Fun at Children’s Beach thru mid-August at Children’s Beach Fun & games for children and families nantucket-ma.gov/childrensbeach Children’s Beach, located at the end of Harbor View Way, is the perfect park for families and children. Through mid-August, the Town of Nantucket’s Culture & Tourism department sponsors fun for everyone. Free NanPuppet shows with Lizza Saturdays at 10 am, and live music! See our display ad, check the events calendar, and visit our website for details.

Fishing Charters

Herbert T. Day: 508-228-6655

Daily: 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Call for Reservations Slip 14, Straight Wharf

Trolling “Catch those Blues and Bass!” fishnantucket.net

Make sure you don’t miss the fishing while you’re here on Nantucket! The HERBERT T sport fishing boat will take you to where the blues are biting. Captain Fred Tonkin is an experienced fisherman and will provide you with all the equipment for up to six people to fish at one time. He takes four 2-1/2-hour trips a day: 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm, and the fishing starts just 15 minutes from the dock. The HERBERT T is fully licensed and insured and is fully equipped electronically. While you’re on Nantucket, do as the islanders do - catch some blues! $150 per person (minimum of 2 people). Private charters are also available for $650 - up to 6 persons.

Gifts

Hill’s of Nantucket

508-228-1353

Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm. 40 Straight Wharf

Unique & Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

Established in 1981, HILL’S combines the best of Nantucket for the art and gift seeker. G.S. Hill Gallery and Hill’s of Nantucket offer fine art by Greg Hill and wonderful speciality gifts designed by this husband-and-wife team. Nantucket theme prints, note cards by Hill are their main focus. American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a unique gift gallery from HILL’S. gshill.com

It’s A Shore Thing

Open Daily

Distinctive Nantucket Gifts

508-680-1901

30B Main Street

the opportunity to purchase Premier Numbers of these new 2025 designs, starting with #1. In addition to the premiere pieces, Luke M. Vaillancourt will be bringing select favorites from past years—such as the Nautical Santa Riding Nantucket Whale and Santa Delivering Brant Point Toy on Nantucket Dory—along with retired chalkware pieces not seen in years. More at NantucketSanta.com. NantucketSanta.com

Health Care

Cottage Pharmacy

508-825-7300

Open daily 10 Vesper Lane

New community pharmacy servicing Nantucket Nantuckethospital.org/pharmacy NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL continues to expand its services provided to the residents and visitors of Nantucket. Located just across the street from the hospital, this new pharmacy will provide patients with greater convenience and continuity of care while sustaining an important community resource. Nantucket Cottage Hospital’s new community pharmacy—the Cottage Pharmacy—is open to everyone in the community, not only patients of NCH.

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

508-825-8100

24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab 57 Prospect St NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL has been caring for our island community. In addition to excellent physicians and nursing staff, the hospital has a 24-hour Emergency Department, full laboratory, physical therapy, cardiac rehab, chemotherapy, surgical services, imaging services, maternity services, and much more. Through Mass General Brigham, NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL offers high-quality virtual urgent care services for many conditions and minor injuries daily. Nantuckethospital.org

Home Decor

Icarus + Co 19 Old South Wharf Jewelry and Home Decor

Discover unique sculptural jewelry by local artists. We interpret nature through wearable art, handmade in small batches using uncommon and precious materials – including our exclusive collection of Nantucket beach stone jewelry. Follow along on instagram for a behind the scenes look: @icarusandco + @nantucketbeachstones. icarusandco.com

It’s A Shore Thing

Open Daily

Distinctive Nantucket Gifts

508-680-1901

30B Main Street

At IT’S A SHORE THING, we are proud to carry products made in New England. Come in and browse through our wide selection of quality items for your home, including pottery, antiques, housewares, serving plates & trays, pillows, art, decorative wall hangings, and much more. You can also find unusual gifts at all prices in A SHORE THING that you’ll find nowhere else! In our new location on Main Street. shorethinggifts.com

Respoke

Respoke.com

Open for the 2025 season 41 Straight Wharf

Iconic designer scarves repurposed

RESPOKE repurposes iconic designer scarves into one-of-a-kind products featuring handcrafted Spanish made espadrilles. Experience a world of unique footwear, ready-to-wear, fine art, furniture, and accessories. Each piece carries more value and self-identity than its original form. Respoke was founded by best-selling author Michael Tonello, whose memoir, Bringing Home the Birkin, recounts the highlights of his years as a reseller of all things Hermes. Visit their Nantucket shop at 41 Straight Wharf and see what’s new for 2025! Respoke.com

Home Painting & More

Nantucket Pro Painters

508-228-1894, ext. 138

At IT’S A SHORE THING, we are proud to carry products made in New England. Come in and browse through our wide selection of gifts including lotion, soaps, jewelry, pottery, antiques, housewares, tote bags, art, and home decor. You can find unusual gifts at all prices in A SHORE THING that you’ll find nowhere else! In our new location on Main Street shorethinggifts.com Museum Shop at the Whaling Museum

Open during museum hours: 10am-5pm in the Whaling Museum, 11 Broad Street NHA exclusives, gifts, apparel, books, home decor

The Nantucket Historical Association has been a steward of Nantucket’s cultural history since 1894. Don’t miss the MUSEUM SHOP at the Whaling Museum, where you will find unique gifts, books, prints, maps, and objects of art inspired by Nantucket history. Many items are exclusive to the MUSEUM SHOP, and NHA members get special discounts. 100% of all purchases support the Nantucket Historical Association and its mission to tell the inspiring stories of Nantucket through its collections, programs, and properties. nantucketmuseumshop.org

The Nantucket Series

July 25 from 1-5 pm & July 26 from 10 am to 3 pm at Nantucket Looms, 51 Main Street

A very special pop-up in Nantucket Looms

508-680-4317

Call for our services Professional • Efficient • Reliable

Call NANTUCKET PRO PAINTERS, INC for all your painting needs: interior and exterior, new construction, existing residential, and commercial. NANTUCKET PRO PAINTERS is the choice of builders and architects. In addition, we also do power washing, gutter cleaning, furniture spraying, and spray painting. Call us at 508-680-4317. www.nppainters.com

Inter-Island Ferry

Hy-Line Cruises

Travel inter-island to Martha’s Vineyard

High-Speed, Passenger-Only, Inter-Island Ferry Service

877-665-2244

Celebrate Christmas in July on Nantucket with Vaillancourt’s Pop-Up at Nantucket Looms to introduce the newest Nantucket Santas during a two-day special event! This year, we’re unveiling two exquisite additions to our beloved Nantucket Series: Nantucket Basket Friends Santa and his charming companion, Nantucket Basket Friends Reindeer. Collectors will have

508-228-3949

Straight Wharf

See all that these sister islands have to offer! Ge there quicky and easily with HY-LINE CRUISES high-speed inter-island ferry service. In a little over one hour, you can hop on over to the Vineyard...and we can’t wait to take you there!

GET A 20% DISCOUNT on the inter-island ferry using promo code YESTERDAY. hylinecruises.com

Island Fun & Shopping

Internet Guidebook

Insiders Guide to Nantucket

Beaches, Events, Museums, Biking, Classifieds, & More

Visit us online & follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider

Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

508-228-9165

Visit NANTUCKET.NET for a biking page, lighthouse page, festivals page, photo galleries, maps, parks & trails, and guides to lodging, dining, real estate, recreation, and much more! Our Calendar of Events is the most complete and is updated several times a week, year-round. Looking for a beach? Our Beach Listings have photos, videos, and info about all the best island beaches and where to find them. And our classifieds are ever-changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to Nantucket.net and follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider Nantucket.net

Island Apps

Call Nantucket

Your telephone book for Nantucket FREE download for IOS and Android Know who you want to call but need their phone number? Search by name on CALL NANTUCKET. Know what you want but not where to get it? Search by category on the up-to-date and locally produced CALL NANTUCKET app. This app is free to download and easy to use. Both white pages and yellow pages are included. callnantucket.com

Island Wildlife Refuge

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

508-228-5646

Visit Nantucket’s best beaches! thetrustees.org/ccwr Call ahead to check conditions:508-228-5646 #2 Open Daily 9am to sunset. Permits Required. Visit the best beaches on the island at the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. The greater coastscape, which includes the federally owned Great Point Lighthouse and Nantucket Conservation Foundation land, is a double-fingered peninsula jutting northward between the Atlantic Ocean and Nantucket Sounds is so much more: a blend of sandy beach, rolling dunes, and forest uplands both rugged and serene. The refuge provides multiple habitats for an array of coastal plant and animal species, including heather and beach plum, a maritime oak forest & savannah of red cedar – the largest of its kind in New England – which offer shelter to deer. At the beachfront, watch for horseshoe crabs advancing in extremely slow motion, seals basking in the sun, and shorebirds skittering above the surf line. Over-sand vehicle permits are required: you can purchase them online at thetrustees.org/permits. Rental jeep day passes available at the rental site & day passes available for personal 4x4 vehicles.

Jewelry

Blue Beetle

508-228-3227

Open Daily 12 Main Street

Jewelry & Gifts

Icarus + Co.

Open for the 2025 season

Jewelry and Home Decor

19 Old South Wharf

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket

American goldsmiths: Diana Kim England, Louis Reyes, Thomas Kruskal, and more. Each unique piece is skillfully crafted in platinum, 18K, or 14K gold and will be a treasured keepsake from historic Nantucket. JEWELERS’ GALLERY: serving Nantucket since 1971. jewelersgallery.com

Katherine Grover Fine Jewelry

646-896-4013

See her exquisite collections online and in Sylvia Antiques, 15 Main Street Exquisite Custom Jewelry by Katie Grover

Inspired by the ancient 24 karat gold jewelry found in temple treasuries, buried hoards, and tombs, KATHERINE GROVER’s custom designs have a character and quality all of their own. Her iconic designs make perfect gifts that are destined to become treasured heirlooms. Grover’s designs are drawn from history, architecture, Nantucket, and the natural world and made using age-old techniques and tools. Her designs are available on Nantucket in SYLVIA ANTIQUES, 15 Main Street. Reach her by text or call at 646-896-4013 and shop online at katherinegroverfinejewelry.com katherinegroverfinejewelry.com

The Love Shack by Lola

Open daily

Handcrafted sterling pendants, bracelets, jewelry, & more!

774-325-5982

10 Old South Wharf

THE LOVE SHACK is welcoming back customers to their shop on Old South Wharf. AND your favorite items are also available online at lolacompany.com. LOLA™ designs and creates beautiful sterling jewelry with inspirational messages on the back marking important moments in peoples lives. With more than 30 pendant designs varying in size and gorgeous colors, creating your own look is endless and addicting. THE LOVE SHACK is home to our entire jewelry collection and is inspiration for our apparel, candles, hats, and more. Everything you need for your very own Love Shack! lolacompany.com

Nantucket Estate Jewelry and Fine Arts

Open with New Selections for 2025

Jewelry, Lightship Baskets, Art, Scrimshaw, & more

508-228-0272

1 Orange Street

We feature fine estate jewelry in all price ranges - antique, vintage, and contemporary - including designers such as Tiffany, Cartier, Bulgari, Roberto Coin, and David Yurman. We also sell sterling silver jewelry and flatware and hollowware. We also carry a large assortment of Nantucket baskets and carved Nantucket purses, as well as a fine selection of antique scrimshaw. We stock an assortment of quality art work, including antique paintings, nautical items, maps, and island works by local artists. Follow us @Nantucket_Jewelry Nantucketestatejewelry.com

Nantucket Pearl Company

508-228-1353

Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm online & in the G.S. Hill Gallery, 40 Straight Wharf American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

Authentic American-made jewelry from quality pearls at affordable prices. Jewelry designer Pam Freitus creates stunning one-of-a-kind jewelry from hand-selected pearls, stones, leather, crystals and glass. On some pieces, pearls are interspersed with turquoise and crystals or sapphire and diamond bling enhances the soft shimmer of the pearl’s whiteness. On others, the Ying & Yang of black and white is featured. Look for Pam’s signature: a small red bead that identifies the piece as hers. NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY jewelry is available exclusively at Hill’s of Nantucket, 40 Straight Wharf. nantucketpearlcompany.com

Susan Lister Locke Gallery

Inspired and Creative Jewelry

508-228-2132 & 508-221-0531

28A Easy Street

Inspired by the ocean that surrounds her, be it in her Gallery on Nantucket or her winter home in Palm Beach Florida, Jewelry Designer, Susan Lister Locke creates highly sought after, unique jewelry using beautiful, and oftentimes rare, gemstones set in high karat gold & platinum. Her creations – from classic signet rings to one-of-a-kind necklaces – offer a fresh perspective on timeless jewelry, with the ultimate goal of always being highly wearable. Susan Lister Locke designs for all of life’s beautiful moments – the big and small, the ordinary and extraordinary. Follow @susanlisterlockejeweler susanlisterlocke.com

The Trinity Collection

Open for the summer season

Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

508-228-7557

50 Main Street

THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces—classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specialize in fine watches such as: Franck Muller, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Chronoswiss, Audemars, Graham, Panerai, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, U Boat, and Rolex—vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces. Follow us @palmbeachnantucket

Library & Public Programs

Nantucket Atheneum

508-228-0229

Open daily 21 Centre Street

Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces. We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by leading

508-228-1110

Open year-round. Books, Programs for All Ages, Concerts, & More. 1 India Street Nantucket’s Free Public Library & Gathering Place

THE NANTUCKET ATHENEUM, our island’s public library is a vital community hub. We are open year-round and offer materials and services for all ages. More than 170,000 people come through our doors annually, where they have free access to 1.6 million books and a large collection of CDs, and DVDs. In addition, we offer many web-based services, a digital library, free computer use, WIFI, and more than 1,300 educational and cultural programs a year. Our historic building, which opened in 1847, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with beautiful art and artifacts that celebrate our maritime heritage and the history of Nantucket. nantucketatheneum.org

Island Fun & Shopping

Maritime Education & Events

Egan Maritime Institute

508-228-2505

Maritime Education, History, Museum, Events & more eganmaritime.org

EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE members enjoy many benefits: unlimited admission to the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, access to historic and educational programs, and unique opportunities to sail aboard the Tall Ship Lynx. Sea of Opportunities is one of their offerings: a diverse offering of education and outreach programs available to every Nantucket student at multiple points throughout their education. It seeds the maritime workforce of tomorrow and opens doors for local youth to opportunities that will enhance their futures and our coastal community

Mental Health Services

Fairwinds Call or text

508-228-2689

Emergencies: 508-221-3315 or 911 20 Vesper Lane, L-1 Gouin Village Nantucket’s Counseling Center

FAIRWINDS provides equal access to confidential, quality, professional care to all on Nantucket who seek mental health and addiction services, regardless of ability to pay. Contact us today at (508) 228-2689 to schedule an intake, or to get more information about any of our services. Same-day appointments are available. fairwindscenter.org

Mortgages

Cape Cod 5

888-225-4636

Open Monday-Friday 112 Pleasant Street and Zero Main Street

We’ll make your dream come true!

CAPE COD FIVE will give you more than just a mortgage... they’ll help make your dream come true! Fixed Rate, Adjustable Rate, Jumbo Loans, Affordable Housing, Construction & Land Loans for first time home buyers. Our knowledgeable, experienced mortgage loan officers are available to help you. Call Beth Ann Meehan at 508-247-1709 or Lauren Ard at 508-247-1795 or visit our website at CapeCodFive.com capecodfive.com

Movies, Concerts, Celebrations

The Dreamland See Our Website for Films & Events

Nantucket’s Film & Cultural Center 17 South Water Street Films, Concerts, Celebrations, & Events

THE NANTUCKET DREAMLAND is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the cultural and intellectual life of Nantucket by providing year-round films, educational programs, and a venue for community activities that engage Nantucket in the evolving world of entertainment and education. Films are shown in our 314-seat Main Theatre, in our 110-seat Studio Theatre, and seasonally at our Drive-In at 7 Nobadeer Farm Road. Tickets are available at NantucketDreamland.org. Become a member and get special access, special pricing, and even free tickets! Check our schedule for film showings, Dreamland Stage productions, special concerts & events in the DREAMLAND’s Harbor View Room. NantucketDreamland.org

Museums & Sites

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

“Risk, Rescue, & Recognition: Nantucket’s Heroes of the Sea” drive or take a free shuttle to 158 Polpis Road

Daily Family Activities, Museum Talks & Tours

508-228-1885

Discover Nantucket’s unwavering human spirit: The NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM is devoted to the history of Nantucket lifesaving, famous shipwrecks and rescues around the island, life-saving equipment, daily routine at life-saving stations, and the United States Coast Guard. Family-friendly programs & displays appeal to all ages. The Museum shares the fascinating stories through permanent and changing interpretive exhibits, drawing on a collection of over 5,000 objects including period surfboats, beach carts, Fresnel lenses from Brant Point & Great Point lights, vintage photographs, short movies and more. This summer, The Monaghan Gallery will showcase The US Coast Guard and Its Nantucket Missions of Rescue, Environmental Protection, and Maritime Law Enforcement. And the newly renovated boathouse will feature a new exhibit: Risk, Rescue, & Recognition: Nantucket’s Heroes of the Sea. Find many special events at: eganmaritime.org/shipwreck-lifesaving-museum. The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute. eganmaritime.org

Nantucket Whaling Museum

508-228-1894

Admission $25; $23 seniors; $10 ages 6-17; under 6 free 15 Broad Street Island residents & NHA members admitted free Your portal to Nantucket history. No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM . In

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this top-quality exhibition venue, visitors can see a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a restored 1847 candle factory, exquisite collections of scrimshaw, artwork, artifacts from centuries of Nantucket life, and a fully accessible rooftop observation deck with an unmatched panoramic view and cozy seating. Discover treasures from Nantucket’s cellars and attics in the newly redesigned, artifact-rich Hadwen & Barney Oil & Candle Factory. Don’t miss the film “Nantucket,” directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns. Showcasing the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history, this 51-minute film is a feast for the eyes, offering a transformative experience for islanders and visitors alike. All this and more can be found at the Nantucket Whaling Museum. nha.org

NHA Sites

Your portal to Nantucket history

508-228-1894

15 Broad Street Historic Sites, Classes, Talks, & more

The Nantucket Historical Association preserves, interprets, and shares the diverse stories of Nantucket with all audiences through its collections, properties, programs, and research. In addition to the Nantucket Whaling Museum, the public is invited to visit THE OLDEST HOUSE, built in 1686 and believed to be the oldest residence on Nantucket still on its original site; THE OLD MILL, said to have been built in 1746, this is the only surviving mill of 5 that once stood overlooking Nantucket town; THE HADWEN HOUSE, a Greek Revival mansion built in 1846; GREATER LIGHT, a stunning and unique home that was built as a barn in 1790 and renovated & repurposed in the 1930s into a home that illustrates the era of Nantucket’s art colony days. Learn more about these sites and the others that the NHA keeps open for visitors at nha.org

Shoes

Respoke

Open for the 2025 Season

Respoke.com

41 Straight Wharf Iconic designer scarves repurposed RESPOKE repurposes iconic designer scarves into one-of-a-kind products featuring handcrafted Spanish made espadrilles. Experience a world of unique footwear, ready-to-wear, fine art, furniture, and accessories. Each piece carries more value and self-identity than its original form. Respoke was founded by best-selling author Michael Tonello, whose memoir, Bringing Home the Birkin, recounts the highlights of his years as a reseller of all things Hermes. Visit their Nantucket shop at 41 Straight Wharf and see what’s new for 2025! Respoke.com

Special Events

Boston MedFlight

Your Life. Our Mission.

Donations accepted: Every dollar raised stays with the island BOSTON MEDFLIGHT is a nonprofit organization that provides transport to the sickest of the sick, regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. For 4 decades, Boston MedFlight has been the region’s primary provider of critical care medical transport by air and ground, caring for more than 6,100 patients annually, including the most critically ill and injured infants, children and adults. As a nonprofit organization, we provide over $7 million annually in free and unreimbursed care to patients in need with little or no medical insurance. Bostonmedflight.org

Boston Pops on Nantucket

August 9, 2025 at Jetties Beach

Bruce In The USA, a powerful and intense Springsteen tribute, will take the stage as the special musical guest at the 2025 annual Boston Pops on Nantucket, singing the music of Bruce Springsteen alongside the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra. Tickets are on sale now at nantuckethospital.org — General Admission Adults $30; Kids $10 (under age 5 are admitted free). For special reserved seating, call 508-825-8250. nantuckethospital.org

MMA Stargazer Gala

Thursday, July 24 at 6 pm

An incredible night under the stars

NHA Hands-On History 2025

508-228-1894

Fun Activities for Families during July & August in the Whaling Museum Discovery Center Details in the calendar of events No trip to Nantucket is complete without learning about our island’s history with the NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION. During July and August, families can learn while having fun at the NHA’s Tactile Talks & Crafts with special guest performances on Fridays! These sessions change each day of the week and are ideal for kids and families. Stop by the Whaling Museum Discovery Center on Broad Street Monday through Friday from 10:15 am to 4:30 pm. Join the NHA as a member and save! nha.org

Noble and Greenough School

July 24 from 6 to 8 pm in The Club Car, 1 Main Street Nobles Community Gathering

The Nobles community is invited to join Head of School Cathy Hall for a 21+ summer gathering Thursday, July 24 from 6 to 8 pm on Nantucket Island in The Club Car, 1 Main Street. Enjoy conversation, hearty hors d’oeuvres and summer cocktails. nobles.edu

Rain:

a Tribute to The Beatles

508-228-4305

Benefit on July 30, 2025 from 6-10 pm Tickets at theatrenantucket.org Nantucket’s Longest Running Professional Theatre COME TOGETHER with THEATRE WORKSHOP of Nantucket for the highlight of summer—the international sensation, RAIN, A Tribute to the BEATLES. Experience the “British invasion” as we party the night away under the tent at Bartlett Farm. Fabulous food & sushi will be served PLUS guests can participate in a curated auction featuring items that only TWN can deliver. WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS, this benefit will be an unparalleled evening that celebrates the summer vibes and TWN’s 69th Season as the only professional theatre on Nantucket. theatrenantucket.org

Swim Across America

July 26, 2025 at Jetties Beach Relay Swim to Raise Funds to Fight Cancer SWIM ACROSS AMERICA began as a relay swim from Nantucket to Hyannis and has evolved into 16 open water swims and dozens of pool swims around the country. We are continuing the tradition of SAA on Nantucket with another swim this July 26, 2025! Join swimmers at a gorgeous venue for a day to remember this July and be a part of this landmark event this summer! Kids’ Splash, 1/4-mile, 1/2-mile, and 1-mile swim options, plus 2x2-mile relay and 4-mile swim options on Nantucket’s north shore. Register for OR donate to the Nantucket Open Water Swim at swimacrossamerica.org/nantucket

Weekend at the Library

508-228-1110

July 17-19, 2025 1 India Street

Benefit For Nantucket’s Free Public Library & Gathering Place

Thursday, July 17-19, 2025, THE NANTUCKET ATHENEUM will host its new major fundraiser Weekend at the Library! – three days of fun for all ages in its historic library building and grounds at 1 India Street. This special weekend kicks off a First Look insiders’ view of treasures from the Atheneum vault. On Friday, enjoy welcome cocktails, then hear Thought Leader & MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle in conversation with bestselling author Bill Cohan. A dinner & fireside chat follows. On Saturday, Singer Songwriter Allen Stone will perform two sets in the Atheneum’s Great Hall, followed by a summer garden party. Details & tickets at nantucketatheneum.org/weekend-at-the-library-2025/ nantucketatheneum.org

Women + Wellness

July 21, 2025 from 5-7 pm

Presented by Nantucket Cottage Hospital

508-825-8250

Held in the Great Harbor Yacht Club

508-228-9198

Tickets on sale now!

Saddle up for a Night at the MM Ranch and embark on a Wild West adventure—Nantucket style at the 2025 Stargazer Gala! Savor a fireside feast, sip on ranch water & smooth whiskey sours, and enjoy an evening of stargazing on the Nantucket frontier. Kick up your boots and dance the night away at our honky-tonk, featuring live music by country music sensation, the Ben Allen Band. Maria Mitchell Association’s annual Stargazer Gala is an exceptional evening, with all proceeds directly supporting their public programs and summer Internship Program. Secure your Table Packages and tickets today before this unforgettable adventure rides off into the sunset. This is one night you won’t want to miss!

The Nantucket Series

July 25 from 1-5 pm & July 26 from 10 am to 3 pm at Nantucket Looms, 51 Main Street

A very special pop-up in Nantucket Looms

mariamitchell.org

877-665-2244

Don’t miss the 8th annual NCH Women+Wellness event on Monday, July 21 at Great Harbor Yacht Club. This year, Nantucket Cottage Hospital welcomes as featured speakers Dr. Shadi Kourosh, MD, MPH and Suzanne Davis, RD, LDN, CDCES. As the founding director of MGH’s Skin of Color Program, Dr. Kourosh created a medical home and center for research for skin conditions disproportionately affecting people of color. Suzanne Davis is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and Clinical Nutrition Manager at Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Doors open at 4:45 pm; the program starts at 5 pm, and a reception follows at 6 pm. Tickets are free, but necessary for seating—reserve your spot at nantuckethospital.org Sponsorships are also available. nantuckethospital.org

Theatre

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET on stage through August 23

508-228-4305

Nantucket’s Longest Running Professional Theatre Tickets at theatrenantucket.org

THEATRE WORKSHOP of Nantucket has been the island’s live theatre company since 1956. O stage through August 23, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, is an electrifying, toe-tapping, heartpounding musical event of the season that tells the story of an unforgettable night in 1956 when Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presleycame together for a once-ina-lifetime jam session. Get your tickets today at theatrenantucket.org! TWN: Where Nantucket Meets Broadway! theatrenantucket.org

Island Fun & Shopping

Thrift Shop

Hospital Thrift Shop

508-228-1125

Open Mon., Wed., Fri 10-12:30 & 1-3:30, Tues. & Thurs. 1-3:30 & 5:30-8 pm, & Sat. 10-12:30 17 India Street Clothing, housewares, furniture & more

In 1929, a small group of dedicated women volunteers established the Thrifty Shop, selling affordable, recycled men, women and children clothing, household items and furniture to benefit the Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Now incorporated as THE HOSPITAL THRIFT SHOP this store has donated millions to the NCH. Shopping hours in May are Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 10 am to 12:30 pm & 1-3:30 pm + Tuesday & Thursday 1-3:30 pm and 5:30 to 8 pm + Saturday 10 am to 12:30 pm. hospitalthriftshop.org

Seconds Shop

508-228-6677

Open Daily 10-4, closed Wed.; Call about making donations 32 Sparks Avenue

Proceeds benefit Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center

Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? SECONDS SHOP, open at 32 Sparks Ave (between On Island Gas and Cumberland Farms), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of gently used clothing, jewelry, house wares, small furnishings, books, and more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find. Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily. And your shopping is helping a worthy island cause: proceeds benefit Fairwinds: Nantucket’s Counseling Center. Bring in the display ad in this publication for $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. secondsshop.org

Tours

Bartlett’s Farm Tours

Reserve your spot at BartlettsFarm.com

508-228-9403

Bartlett Farm Road Immersive PYO Veggies & Flowers Tours

Step aboard the Bartlett Farm hay wagon as they take you on a journey to the heart of their produce or flower fields, where you can witness first-hand what’s in-season. You’ll have plenty of time to stop at multiple points of interest along the way, and they’ll provide you with a bag so you can fill it up with farm-fresh vegetables to take home or with the clippers and instruction to make your own bouquet. Dates, times, and reservations at bartlettsfarm.com/farm-tours

Tours - Bus & Van

Barrett’s Tours

508-228-0174

1-1/2 hr tour; departs daily at 10:30am, 1:30 pm, & 3:30 pm departs from 25 Federal St Private charters available BARRETT’S TOURS is the oldest tour company on Nantucket. With years of experience in the industry, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service & unforgettable experiences. BARRETT’S offers 1-1/2 hour historic tours with experienced guides daily from 25 Federal Street (across from the Visitors Center) at 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. Our team of professionals is committed to ensuring your comfort, safety, and satisfaction. Whether you’re exploring the historic scenic beauty of Nantucket, celebrating a special occasion, or planning your dream wedding, we have the perfect transportation solution for you. Trust Barrett’s Tours to make your travel experience truly remarkable. For more information and reservations, please call 508-228-0174. BarrettsTours.com

Gail’s Tours, Inc.

by Elin’s sister ~ the 75-minute Signature Tour which departs 3 x a day ~ the longer 2-1/2-hour Westender Tour offered Mon.-Thurs. Learn the history of our diverse island, from the founders, the Whaling Days through the present. See the Oldest House, The Old Mill, The African American Meeting House, ‘Sconset Village, Sankaty Lighthouse, The Shipwreck Museum...and many more beautiful sights. Departures are from Straight Wharf. Buy tickets in advance at nantucketbustours.com, with your HyLine ferry ticket or in-person at 42 Straight Wharf. Tours sell out daily: advance reservations recommended. nantucketbustours.com

Tours - Over-Sand Vehicles

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

Visit Nantucket’s best beaches!

Call ahead to check conditions:508-228-5646 #2

508-257-6557

Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Call for reservations & pickup Pickup at 25 Federal St, across from Information Bureau

Personal scenic Island tours: voted “Best of Nantucket”

GAIL’S TOURS, tours of Nantucket guided by native islander Gail Johnson who has been giving tours for more than 25 years, gives you a look at the Island with a personal touch. Gail leads tours in her 14-passenger van with comfortable individual seats, AC, huge windows, and leg room! She’ll pick you up at 25 Federal Street approximately 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm every day. The tour lasts 1-3/4 hours to 2 hours, and passengers are welcome at any time during Gail’s tour to get out to take photos. Private charters are available. Call for reservations: if Gail is on a tour, she’ll call you back.

Nantucket Island Tours

3 Great Tours - Don’t miss our NEW Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour

Nantucket’s Premiere Transportation Company

508-228-0334

42 Straight Wharf

NANTUCKET ISLAND TOURS is the largest provider of tours, charters, & transportation services on-island. For more than 70 years, Nantucket Island Tours offers daily tours May-October, corporate charters, wedding & event transportation. Air-conditioned buses & experienced local guides. We offer multiple tours daily May-October: the new Elin Hilderbrand’s Blue Book Tour a 2-hour tour on Wed., Thurs., & Sun. featuring iconic island spots in Hilderbrand’s novels, led

508-228-5646

Open Daily 9am to sunset. Permits Required. thetrustees.org/ccwr Visit the best beaches on the island at the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. The greater coastscape, which includes the federally owned Great Point Lighthouse and Nantucket Conservation Foundation land, is a double-fingered peninsula jutting northward between the Atlantic Ocean and Nantucket Sounds is so much more: a blend of sandy beach, rolling dunes, and forest uplands both rugged and serene. The refuge provides multiple habitats for an array of coastal plant and animal species, including heather and beach plum, a maritime oak forest & savannah of red cedar – the largest of its kind in New England – which offer shelter to deer. At the beachfront, watch for horseshoe crabs advancing in extremely slow motion, seals basking in the sun, and shorebirds skittering above the surf line. Over-sand vehicle permits are required: you can purchase them online at thetrustees.org/permits. Rental jeep day passes available at the rental site & day passes available for personal 4x4 vehicles.

Tours - Walking

Guided Walking Tours with NHA

Walking Tours offered by Nantucket Historical Assoc. depart from Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St. Departs at 10:45 am & 1:30 pm Mon.-Sat.

508-228-1894

Take a walk with the Nantucket Historical Association. Explore the ambiance of Nantucket’s cobbled streets and architecture with NHA guides trained in Nantucket history on the Downtown Tour at 10:45 am and at 1:30 pm. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum Monday-Saturday from June 2-Sept. 30, rain or shine. Tickets: $25 adults, $5 for ages 6 to 17; under 6 free. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Walking tours are offered daily. nha.org Nantucket Walkabout

see website for hikes & times

Book online & pickup at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St

508-422-7466

Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket nantucketwalkabout.com

Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology, and the Native Americans that lived here. Rated 5 out of 5 on Trip Advisor. Adults $65-80; children ages 13 & younger $30. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, & Discover accepted. Get details & make reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com or 508-422-7466.

Transportation Boat

Hy-Line

Travel daily; see schedule for times

508-228-3949

Make your reservations online Straight Wharf

High-Speed, Passenger-Only, Ferry Service from Hyannis Year-round, High-Speed Ferry Service between Nantucket and Hyannis. Seasonal, High-Speed Inter-Island Ferry Service between Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. With our convenient, daily departures all summer, let us whisk you away to the Cape, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard! While onboard, enjoy freshly-made food from our snack bar also featuring local beer, wine, and spirits. Visit us online for schedules, reservations, helpful blog posts, and more! hylinecruises.com

Steamship Authority

508-228-0262

Reservations: steamshipauthority.com 1 Steamboat Wharf

Watches

Trinity Collection

Open for the summer season

Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

508-228-7557

50 Main Street

Dining Guide

Bakeries

Nantucket Bake Shop

508-228-2797

Mon. 6:30 am to 1 pm; Tues.-Sat.: 6:30 am to 4:30 pm 17-1/2 Old South Road

The delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love + Gluten-Free goodies! Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. Be tempted by our worldfamous almond macaroons and Magees. For breakfast, try our egg sandwiches, fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, & danish accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. We bake decorated cakes, fresh fruit tortes, cheesecake, chocolate velvets, and pastries. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! Our traditional baked goods are preservative free and hand batched on Nantucket Island. Most of our cookies and our granola are gluten free. Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website. Nantucketbakeshop.com

Brewers

Cisco Brewers

Open 7 Days a Week

Home of Cisco Brewers, Nantucket Vineyard, and 888

The Faregrounds

Lunch, dinner, & late night menu Tues-Sat. from 11:30 am.

508-228-4095

Indoor Dining & Great Patio Bar 27 Fairgrounds Road

Delicious & affordable. TheFaregrounds.com

One of Nantucket’s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS offers their menu items for take-out. Try their tasty Off-Shore Nibbles, their amazing BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos, one of their char-grilled specialty burgers, or indulge in some of their sensational seafood dishes! They have hearty hot and cold sandwiches and salads, and their pizzas are a favorite with patrons! There’s plenty of parking; major credit cards accepted. Visit thefaregrounds.com to see the menus and call FAREGROUNDS at 508-228-4095 to order your takeout. Closed Sunday & Monday

Nantucket Bake Shop

508-228-2797

Mon. 6:30 am to 1 pm; Tues.-Sat.: 6:30 am to 4:30 pm 17-1/2 Old South Road

The delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love + Gluten-Free goodies!

Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. For breakfast, try our egg sandwiches, fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, & danish accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! How about an all white meat chicken pie or fresh spinach quiche for a quick supper? Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website. Nantucketbakeshop.com

Siam to Go

508-325-5929

5 Bartlett Farm Road

CISCO BREWERS is Nantucket’s first & only craft brewery and prides itself on celebrating a deep-rooted New England island heritage through its portfolio of approachable, sessionable, and coastally-inspired beers. Founded near Cisco Beach in 1995 by hard-working, entrepreneurial islanders, CISCO BREWERS has gained a cult-like following across the Northeast. Visit its open-air beer garden while on Nantucket to enjoy a laid-back, good times atmosphere, live music, and a refreshing pint or two or a craft cocktail made with our own 888. Private tours may be arranged in advance. Table seating is first-come, firstserved — reservations are not accepted. Family & dog-friendly. ciscobrewers.com

Light Food & Take-Out

Bartlett’s Farm

Open Daily, Year Round

508-228-9403

33 Bartlett Farm Road

Farm Grown Produce | Garden Center | Groceries | Beer & Wine | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner To Go

508-228-SIAM (7426)

Open Monday-Friday from 4 to 8 pm at The Hive, 5 Amelia Drive

Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices

SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their delicious curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like General Tso’s Chicken, Drunken Noodles, and Orange Chicken. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so order online to enjoy a taste of Thailand that you can enjoy at home, on the boat, at the beach...anywhere on Nantucket. siamtogonantucket.com

Live Entertainment

The Brotherhood of Thieves

774-325-5812

Open 7 days a week 11:30 am to midnight 23 Broad Street

Good food. Good drinks. Good company.

Cisco Brewers

508-228-8810

A 7th generation family farm growing fresh vegetables on 200 acres of historic Nantucket farm land. Find our full service grocery store onsite with specialty items like quality meats, artisanal cheeses and dairy, olive oils, organic snacks, and more. Order groceries and made to order foods online at Bartlettsfarm.com. Peruse our selection of ‘well-farmed’ wines, craft beers and ciders. Our FARM KITCHEN offers take-out breakfast sandwiches, muffins, pastries, coffee and tea…for lunch we have sandwiches, lobster rolls, clam chowder...and delicious dinner specials. Grab lunch on your way to the beach, or food and beverages for your BBQ on the way home. Bartlett’s Farm, Who’s Your Farmer? bartlettsfarm.com Cook’s Cafe

Open Daily for Takeout

Healthy Take Out — Wraps & Smoothies

6 South Beach Street

COOK’S CAFE is the way to eat healthy while you’re on Nantucket. Start your day right with one of their breakfast wraps, a toasted bagel, and a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a refreshing breakfast smoothie. Their Mermaid Magic Smoothie is a great way to start your day! For lunch or later, order one of COOK’S hearty wraps—there are more than 15 to choose from in two sizes, and they also have vegan specialties! All wraps are affordably priced. Go international with the “Bangkok Chicken Wrap,” the “Tokyo Curry Wrap,” the “Napoleon,” or try one of their tasty Bowls. They also have some classics: Italian, Turkey, Tuna Salad, Buffalo Chicken, and more! COOK’s smoothies make a terrific afternoon snack. You can call in or order online at cookscafenantucket.com cookscafenantucket.com

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

508-325-5929

Open 7 Days a Week 5 Bartlett Farm Road

Live Entertainment Is Back - check website for schedule

Rose & Crown

508-228-6005

Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking

CrosswindsNantucket.com

508-228-2595

Open daily from 11:30 am 23 South Water Street

Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!

THE ROSE & CROWN is a favorite among locals and visitors. We are Nantucket’s only Downtown Nightclub. Whether it’s live local music, guided paint nights, house DJs, big screens for games, or our notorious karaoke competitions, we have your entertainment needs covered. In-season, we have entertainment 7 days a week, with early and late-night options, so everyone has a chance to enjoy the fun. Check our website for entertainment listings. Theroseandcrown.com

Markets

Bartlett’s Farm

508-228-9403

Open Daily, Year Round Bartlett Farm Road

Farm Grown Produce | Garden Center | Groceries | Beer & Wine

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner To Go A 7th

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

Dining Guide

farm land. Find our full service grocery store onsite with specialty items like quality meats, artisanal cheeses and dairy, olive oils, organic snacks, and more. Order groceries and made to order foods online at Bartlettsfarm.com. Peruse our selection of ‘well-farmed’ wines, craft beers and ciders. Our Farm kitchen offers take-out breakfast sandwiches, muffins, pastries, coffee and tea…for lunch we have sandwiches, lobster rolls, clam chowder...and delicious dinner specials. Grab lunch on your way to the beach, or food and beverages for your BBQ on the way home. Bartlett’s Farm, Who’s Your Farmer? bartlettsfarm.com

Restaurants

The Brotherhood of Thieves

774-325-5812

Open 7 days a week 11:30 am to midnight 23 Broad Street Good food. Good drinks. Good company.

Whether you are a first-time or returning visitor to Nantucket, THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, 23 Broad Street, must be on your To Do List! This landmark island eatery, offers 4 concepts to enjoy—a downstairs pub echoing a 1840s Whaling tavern, a second floor Cisco Kitchen & Bar with a surf shack vibe and live music, the Notch Whiskey Bar, and a Beer Garden on their patio—all in the heart of downtown Nantucket. THE BROTHERHOOD’s different menus feature fresh salads, sushi, hot & cold appetizers, nachos, hearty burgers & sandwiches, their famous curly fries, and entrees featuring fish, chicken, and steak. To accompany your meal, THE BROTHERHOOD serves Cisco & other craft beers on draft, wines by the glass & by the bottle, and more than a dozen signature cocktails. brotherhoodnantucket.com

The Chanticleer

508-228-6005

Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport

Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking

“Fly into CROSSWINDS...where huge portions & delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun & diverse menu which spans breakfast (6 am-1:30 pm), lunch, and dinner with extensive beer, wine, and cocktail selections. Bring the kiddies with you—we also have a complete children’s menu. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Our friendly, courteous staff will give you a casually elegant dining experience at Crosswinds. CrosswindsNantucket.com

The Faregrounds

Lunch, dinner, & late night menu Tues-Sat. from 11:30 am.

508-228-4095

Indoor Dining & Great Patio Bar 27 Fairgrounds Road

Affordable Family Dining

FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze while you enjoy outdoor dining, and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented by daily specials. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party! FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal while enjoying those who matter. Closed Sunday & Monday TheFaregrounds.com

Rose & Crown

508-257-4499

Lunch & Dinner Tuesday-Sunday 9 New Street, Siasconset Reservations available on resy.com or 508.257.4499

Originally opened as a small tea house at the turn of the century, THE CHANTICLEER is now one of the premier restaurants on Nantucket. One of the most romantic destinations on-island, you may linger here over an intimate lunch in the Rose Garden or come together with family and friends for a convivial dinner in one of our personal dining rooms: al fresco on warm evenings. The lush gardens produce organic herbs, flowers, berries, and seasonal vegetables for the kitchen. An extensive wine list features some of the finest wines in the world. Reservations are available on resy.com or by calling 508-257-4499 chanticleernantucket.com

508-228-2595

Open daily from 11:30 am 23 South Water Street

Indoor & Outdoor Dining ~ Takeout Available

THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by for one of the largest draft Craft Beer selections on the island and our scratch made Eclectic Pub Fare. We offer everything you could desire, including nachos and wings, sandwiches and our famous burgers, lobster rolls, local seafood, and mouth watering steaks, plus glutenfree and vegetarian options. Always family friendly with a children’s menu. Eat indoors or at our sidewalk tables. And you can order online for takeout. Check theroseandcrown.com for current hours, menus, & daily specials. theroseandcrown.com

Wine & Spirits

Mór Wine

Open 10 am to 9 pm 16 Federal Street

Curated selection of wines & spirits

This new boutique bottle shop founded by Edwin Claflin, chef & owner of Oran Mór Bistro, in partnership with Eileen Harkness, proprietor of the resale boutique Commonwealth Nantucket. Their goal is to enrich the island’s wine scene by offering a curated grower champagnes, unique spirits, and small-producer wines. From wine to whiskey, they have that bottle you’ve been looking for as well as the one you didn’t know you wanted. morwine.com

Nantucket Vineyard

508-325-5929

Open daily 5 Bartlett Farm Road

Fine Nantucket wines ciscobrewers.com

Stop by to taste our delicious wines. Located next to Cisco Brewers and Triple Eight Distillery. Ask about our wine dinners and events. Call for more information or to book a tour.

Events & Entertainment

2 to 4:30 PM - Drop-In Craft Gam with No Instruction

Bring any project you are working on to this open session & work in the company of other creative people to share knowledge & learn from others. This weekly session is open to all levels. No instruction is provided but basic tools available for use. 1800 House, 4 Mill Street. Decorative Arts: nha.org

3 to 5 PM - Island Tours Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour

4 PM - Slime Drawing! with Barnaby’s Nantucket for all ages

In this fun & messy class, kids will make their own slime while learning about measurements & the science behind it. They’ll build fine motor skills, boost creativity, and keep the mess out of your house. $58: register at barnabysworld.com.

4 to 5 PM - Behind the Scenes at the Collections Center

Join NHA curators for a private tour of special collections, including paintings, furniture, and unique Nantucket artifacts not on public view. Gosnold Collections Center, 89 Bartlett Road. NHA.org

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road to enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

5 to 7 PM - Collage Class with Meryl Bralower

Collage artist & teacher Meryl Bralower will lead an instructional collage class by appointment (call 508-228-2132). Class will be at the Susan Lister Locke Gallery, on the waterfront at 28 Easy Street. SusanListerLocke.com

5 to 7:30 PM - Golden Hour Melodies: Maritime Music Aboard the Lynx

Set sail aboard the historic Tall Ship Lynx for a sunset cruise thru Nantucket Sound, accompanied by live folk music. As the sun sets, hear sounds of the sea blend with melodies that once accompanied the daily rhythm of a tall ship crew, lifting spirits & fostering camaraderie. Book at 508-228-2505 or EganMaritime.org

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise

Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nan-

tucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

5:30 to 7 PM - Teen Trivia for Teens 13+

Join the Atheneum for an evening of trivia at the library, just for teens! Bring a friend or come alone and test your knowledge. Snacks will be provided. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

6 to 8 PM - Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club For Ages 13-18

Explore dungeons, battle monsters, & let your inner warrior out in our beginnerfriendly Dungeons & Dragons club. Bring is your imagination & a hunger for adventure. All levels welcome. Register by emailing shurd@nantucketatheneum.org. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

6 to 8 PM - Live Music with Andrea Marie Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

6:15 PM - Polpis Harbor Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

As the sun sets over Nantucket Harbor & Coatue, learn from Guide Peter Brace how geological forces formed Nantucket & Polpis Harbors & about salt marsh ecosystem in the harbors & conservation efforts. Book at WalkNantucket.com

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Atheneum Knitting Group

The Atheneum Knitters Group is a fun, relaxed place to share your projects with like-minded people or learn new techniques. Attendees will be required to wear a mask at all times. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

7 to 8 PM - The Power of Creativity: Journey Thru Storytelling, Exploration, & Hope Free talk by photographer Kike Calvo as he shares powerful stories from his travels to over 120 countries. Learn how creativity a&nd photography can inspire connection, raise awareness, & drive change. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

7 to 9:15 PM - Million Dollar Quartet presented by Theatre Workshop

Events & Entertainment

THURSDAY, JULY 24

STORY WALK: THE NIGHT GARDENER

Read The Night Gardener by Terry & Eric Fan during July in the Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with much to teach. Book at WalkNantucket.com

8:30 AM - Pick Your Own Flowers Tour at Bartlett’s Farm

9 AM - Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

9 to 11 AM - Free Native Plant Landscaping Tour

Plant Research Ecologist/Botanist Kelly Omand gives a tour at 118 Cliff Rd., showcasing the NCF office landscape, from removal of invasives to building a biodiversity meadow & garden beds. Register: nantucketconservation.org/connect-with-us

9 AM to 1 PM - Seashell Flowers with Sandi Blanda

Learn to craft seashell flowers, the heart of sailors’ valentines, & shell art. Build new designs & arrangements using provided shells, glue, and a shadowbox. Register for this NHA Decorative Arts Class at nha.org

9:30 AM - Clay Creations! with Barnaby’s Nantucket for Ages 2-6

During this class your child will learn various sculpting techniques while creating bowls, summer ornaments, and much more. $58: register at barnabysworld.com.

9:45 to 10:30 AM - Dance Party in the Garden Fun songs and singing games for youngsters. Bring a blanket to sit on. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim

Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com.

Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30 pm.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket

Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm

10 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour

Learn what life was like in the late 1800s during the Whaling Era, & see remaining historic landmarks. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

10 AM to 1 PM - Drop-in Transcription Time with Nantucket Historical Assn.

Join fellow volunteers in a social setting: a research associate will be available to assist. Current projects include 19th-century letters, Obed Macy’s journals, & whaling log books. At the Research Library, 7 Fair Street. nha.org

10 AM to 4 PM - Group Show #2 at Federal Gallery

A special exhibit in Artists Association of Nantucket new downtown gallery at 8 Federal Street. Exhibit continues to August 4.

10:15 AM to 4:30 PM - Hands-On-History: Oldest House Kitchen Garden

10:30 - Barrett’s Tours

Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm

10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Amy Poeppel

Meet the author of Far and Away at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.

10:30 AM - Family Tour at the Whaling Museum

Interactive, family-friendly tour for all ages: explore island history, artifacts, & art with NHA museum guides. Included in museum admission, limited group size.

10:45 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour with NHA

11 AM - Pick Your Own Veggies Tour at Bartlett’s Farm

Island/Today’s Nantucket

11 AM - Harry Potter Palooza with Barnaby’s Nantucket

11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

2 to 3 PM - Read to a Buddy with R.E.A.D. Dogs for Ages 6-12

Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D) are certified therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. This is a fun, relaxed, nonjudgmental way to become more confident & enjoy reading. Registration required at NantucketAtheneum.org.

3 to 4 PM - Free Children’s Chess Club for Grades 2 to 6

3 to 5 PM - Island Tours Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Wim Tapley & The Cannons at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road to enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise

Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

6 PM - TGIT for Kids with Barnaby’s Nantucket for Ages 5+

Thank God It’s Thursday! Parents get a night out while we entertain your kids, who will make 2 different projects: slime, creating wood art, beading, painting, or clay, & more! Snacks, pizza, + drinks incl. $95: register at BarnabysWorld.com.

6 to 7 PM - ELL Beginner & Intermediate English Class

Learn basic conversation or improve English skills. Class in English; details: 508228-1110 x113. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

6 to 8 PM - Nobles Nantucket Summer Gathering

The Nobles Community is invited to join Head of School Cathy Hall for a 21+ summer gathering in The Club Car, 1 Main Street. Cocktails, conversation, & hearty hors d’oeuvres.

6 to 8 PM - Thursday Night Fete at NISDA

Participate in the “No More Empty Bowls” project for the benefit of the NFFRA Food Pantry Fundraiser. No clay experience necessary. 23 Wauwinet Rd

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

10 to 11:59 PM - Live Music with Local Notes

Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

FRIDAY, JULY 25

8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

8:30 AM - Pick Your Own Flowers Tour at Bartlett’s Farm

9 AM - Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

99:30 AM - Unicorn or Dinosaur Habitats. With Barnaby’s Nantucket for Ages 3+

This class offers endless creativity allowing your child to choose from a variety of materials to plan and design a special home and environment for their Unicorn! $58: register at barnabysworld.com.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket

Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm

10 to 10:45 AM - Free Nanpuppets Show at the Museum

Join Lizza and her puppets on the beautiful museum grounds for a fun, half-hour show for all ages. Bring picnic blankets to sit on the grass to enjoy the program. *Museum admission is not included in this free program. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org

10 to 11:30 AM - Free Guided Nature Walks at LLNF - Nantucket BioBlitz

Join Dr. Bois for a guided walk along the Linda Loring Nature Foundation’s scenic trails, exploring sandplain grasslands, coastal heathlands, & views of Long Pond. Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Rd. llnf.org

10 AM to 5:30 PM - Anne Marie Bratton Exhibit Opens

See the fabulous new work of photo-real artist and AAN 2024 Gala Honoree Anne Marie Bratton in the Susan Lister Locke Gallery, on the waterfront at 28 Easy Street. Exhibit continues through August 6. SusanListerLocke.com ~ 508-228-2132.

10:15 to 10:45 AM - Hands-On-History featuring Magic Mark

Enjoy a show with Magic Mark at the Whaling Museum’s Discovery Center, featuring music, comedy, & sleight of hand, followed by a fun hands-on craft. Included with museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

10:30 - Barrett’s Tours

Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm

10:30 AM - Free Friday Fundays

Weekly arts and crafts for children of all ages. Family-friendly events and activities, all season long. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way.

10:45 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour with NHA

11 AM - Painting Pottery & Working with Clay! with Barnaby’s Nantucket Kids will explore sculpting techniques and paint their own ceramic pieces, making bowls, summer ornaments, and more hands-on treasures. $58: register at barnabysworld.com.

11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

1 to 3:30 PM - Day Sail Aboard the Lynx

1 to 5 PM - Christmas in July Pop-Up at Nantucket Looms

Don’t miss the 2-day introduction of new additions to the Nantucket Series: Santa & Reindeer by Vaillancourt in Nantucket Looms on Main Street. Collectors may purchase Premier Numbers of these new 2025 designs, starting with #1. Plus select favorites from past years and some retired chalkware pieces. Again on July 26 from 10 am to 3 pm.

2 PM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

4 PM - Fairy House Wonderlands! with Barnaby’s Nantucket for Ages 5+

This class will focus on designing & creating miniature elements that come together to build a child’s very own special, little world using mixed media, recycled, and raw materials. $58: register at barnabysworld.com.

4 to 7 PM - Mor Wine Weekly Wine Tasting

Find your next favorite bottle or try something new! Enjoy a sip while you browse Commonwealth’s fabulous resale collection. Mor Wine, 16 Federal Street.