Yesterday's Island/Today's Nantucket, Vol. 53, Issue #3, June 1 - 14, 2023

photo courtesy AAN photo by Steve Tornovish J.H. Bufford lithographs, Boston, MA c. 1855 courtesy of American Antiquarian Society

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by Paul Willer, Bill Severns, Chin and Maggie Silva.

In the Open Air

Artists on Nantucket, professional and those who have just learned to paint, will participate in the Artists Association of Nantucket’s 12th annual Plein Air Nantucket. This festival starts on Tuesday, June 13 and continues through Sunday, June 18, with special gatherings and an awards ceremony. It offers many opportunities for the public to see art in process and to enjoy several beautiful areas of Nantucket. There is no fee to attend or to participate.

Plein Air Nantucket is open to all artists who wish to paint in the fresh air and pristine scenery of the island and enjoy the camaraderie of painting with peers. On June 14 from 10 am to 2 pm, the Annual Paint Out will be held in two picturesque locations: the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road and the UMass Field Station at 180 Polpis Road. Carpooling is encouraged as parking is very limited. The Shipwreck Shuttle departs from Visitor Services at 25 Federal Street on the half hour from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm to transport the public to the Shipwreck Museum. The shuttle offers hourly returns until 5 pm.

New for 2023, Quick Paint timed painting sessions will be held from 10 am to 12:30 pm on June 15 at Children’s Beach and at the Nantucket Land Bank’s Creeks Preserve at 2 Milestone Road.

Throughout the week-long Plein Air, AAN’s Big Gallery, upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf is the festival headquarters. Here freshly created artwork will be displayed daily on the “Wet Walls’ for public viewing and purchase.

A huge proponent of en plein air painting, Frank Swift Chase taught outdoor classes starting in 1920 through the early 1950s, and the core of his regular students became the founders of AAN. In this spirit, AAN hosts Plein Air Nantucket annually and presents the Frank Swift Chase awards: juried prizes presented to artists who participate in the festival. The last evening of the festival, Sunday, June 18, the awards ceremony will be held in the Big Gallery from 5 pm.

Continuing through June 19 is the exhibit Blue Skies in the AAN Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery at 19 Washington Street. To June 16, the Think Big exhibit will be on display in AAN’s Big Gallery, alongside the Plein Air Wet Walls.

It’s Tick Time

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

With FIGAWI in the rearview mirror, it really feels like summer is upon us on the island. As we all start to spend more time outdoors on our conservation trails, we come into contact more frequently with one of the few hazards we have on Nantucket. We don’t have skunks, bear, coyotes, or venomous snakes. We do, however, have ticks. Late spring/early summer is a boon time for ticks, but with a mild winter and temperatures rarely going below freezing, ticks on island have been active all year round.

Whether you live here or are just visiting, it’s important to arm yourself with knowledge before heading out. So what ticks do we have on Nantucket?

The Black-legged tick (formerly called the deer tick) was our primary worry for a long time since they spread the Lyme disease-causing spirochete, among other infections. These ticks are found predominantly in woody, shrubby habitats. Research has shown that they prefer the humidity of understory shrubs. Their numbers rely greatly on the distribution of its reproductive host: white-tailed deer. On Nantucket, this is our most common tick.

In recent years, the Lone Star tick has been increasing in number across the island. Lone Star ticks are notable for the distinctive white dot on their reddish-brown bodies which is actually only found on adult females. The adult males have white dots or streaks on the outer edges of their bodies. Nymphs are smaller and distinguished by reddish-brown bodies and fast speed. Yes, they will run up your clothes upon contact.

Historically, from south-eastern, south-central, and mid-Atlantic states, their distribution has been expanding with warming temperatures of climate change. The expanding range of Lone Star ticks in New England now includes populations in coastal Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Maine. And they co-occur with Black-legged ticks in coastal Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the islands.

Lone Star ticks have similar life stages as the more familiar Black-legged ticks —larva, nymph, and adult—but they are able to complete their life cycle in one year. Lone Stars are known to be more aggressive than other ticks, seeking out a blood meal by following the carbon dioxide. Their bite is said to hurt because they have longer mandibles, which might make them easier to detect and remove before disease transmission.

The good news is that Lone Star ticks are less likely to carry pathogens than Blacklegged ticks. Lone Star ticks can transmit several disease agents and sometimes cause a delayed red meat allergy “alpha-gal syndrome,” which can show up months after a tick bite. Lone Star ticks don’t transmit Lyme Disease, but they can carry tularemia, human

The Secret Weapon

by Steve “Tuna” Tornovish

The text from my buddy Greg said, “The morning bite has been hot at Point O’ Breakers. Let’s hit it tomorrow.” Greg is a hard charger who puts in his beach time fishing for striped bass. I knew that his information was solid, so we agreed to meet around 4:00 a.m. and fish until we had to leave for work. This was in early June a couple of years ago and the striper fishing had been sporadic. Greg and I fished hard that next morning, with each of us picking up some short fish (less than the 28 inch minimum) in the darkness.

Shortly after sunrise, a friendly young man named Nick Whitbeck arrived and started casting next to us. He hooked a fish almost instantly. Beginner’s luck, right? Wrong. Nick caught and released a half dozen fish, most of them keeper size, in about twenty minutes while Greg and I simply practiced our casting with no bites. Needless to say, we made our way over to see what magic Nick was using. He showed us an amber colored plug that looked as if a needlefish lure had mated with a pencil popper. Neither Greg nor I had seen this lure before. Nick could throw the lure a long way and then pop it slowly on the surface, a perfect replication of a squid trying to escape from hungry predators. Wow, where did you get that lure, we asked? “I make them,” Nick replied.

That was our introduction to the Hellfire 180, the secret weapon. It truly was the fishing lure that I had been waiting for my whole life. The Hellfire casts like a dream, utilizing a nifty combination of a rear ball bearing weighting system and a tapered body design. It splashes just like a squid would do. And man oh man, does it catch fish. It is truly a perfect choice for Nantucket surfcasters.

Word spread like wildfire through the Nantucket beach fishermen. Stripers, bluefish, and even false albacore crushed those things! Soon there was a Hellfire (or six) in every tackle box on the island. The lures cut through the wind better than any topwater plug I had ever thrown. And there was almost no way to fish them incorrectly: the Hellfire was truly the plug I had always dreamed of.

Nick is simply the most likable guy that you could meet. He grew up in Plymouth MA and has always loved to fish. He jokes that he fished on the rocks behind the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant when he was a kid, trying to avoid the security guards. Nick’s love of fishing, coupled with an inquisitive mind and an

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THURSDAY, JUNE 1

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 - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill

A 1.8 mi, 45 min. exercise walk with historic commentary past whaling era mansions & back downtown. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 712. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

10 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour

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

10:30 - 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.

11:15 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, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:45 - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

A 2-1/2 hr tour of the west end of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. or on Nantucketbustours.com or call 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. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

4 to 7 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring Paul Nelson at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929

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

Beat the crowds and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with your family and friends. On board music and BYOB. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

6 to 7 PM - ELL Beginner & Intermediate English

ELL English drop-in class & conversation for those seeking to learn basic conversation used in daily activities. Class is free, conducted in English. ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org or 508-228-1110 x113. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8 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

7:30 to 8:30 PM - Open Mic Night!

First come/first at the mic: cut loose & express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

8:30 to 9:30 PM - Free “Look Up” at Loines

Join MMA’s astronomers for a tour of Nantucket’s night sky: view the moon, planets, stars, nebulae, and even distant galaxies through the MMA’s telescopes. Learn more about the constellations, phases of the moon, the planets, ans why eclipses happen. Registration required: 774-325-1081

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CELEBRATING 53 YEARS! yesterdaysisland.com

The Currents of Time

by Robert P. Barsanti

The lilacs have bloomed. The purples colonies of flowers dip down into the sunlight, and suffer the ministrations of the bees. If the wind isn’t blowing from the east, the heavy drift of their scent washes through the windows and pools up in the air.

I don’t know much about flowers and bushes. I suspect lilacs are activated by sunlight and not necessarily warmth. In this new climate we are wearing, the air hasn’t been all that warm this spring, but the fog has been a bit lighter. Either way, our lilacs have received the correct biological stimulus and they have dropped and hung their weights of flowers.

In the exuberance of youth, we planted these bushes. We were celebrating children, and then we kept celebrating with a few more bushes. Before the lilacs, the property had been bordered by rosa rugosa. Those red flowers bloom with hardy strength and humble colors, along with thorns. Hardy, humble, and thorny are the appropriate markers for successful marriage, but we would rather celebrate the pendulous fertility of smelly purple flowers. And here they are.

Our children have grown and aged, as have the lilacs. A small bush that could fit into a pot and sit in the back seat of a Jeep Wrangler has crept both skyward and earthward into a thick knot of life that would overfill the backseat and the car, if we could even fit the plants in. Those flowers come back every year, just about at Memorial Day, along with Figawi, graduation, visitors, and the hope for the Red Sox.

So much of my affection for our island comes from this impassive repetition. The lilacs will bloom every June, the sailboats will come, and the tennis courts will fill. We are an island in the currents of time. On the mainland, malls transform from stores to hospitals, skyscrapers fill and empty, and new streets worm their way into the landscape. Out here, the calendar seems to freeze in an eternal June, with fog, chill, and the vulgar smell of blooming flowers.

In June, visitors come out to check their bearings. Off-island, snow and ice have taken away the beloved maples, the economy has moved our neighbors to North Carolina, and a hedge fund has decided we really want to buy frozen yogurt instead of a Fribble. But, off the boat, visitors go to their favorite beach and find it the same, the moors have not changed more than a little growth, and the winking “Brownie A La Mode” remains on the menu. God remains in a waffle cone.

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6:30/7am: Send Uncle John (super early riser) to pick up coffee and breakfast at 45 Surfside

11am: Ride bikes to Surfside Beach. Along the way, stop at 45 Surfside. Grab lunch and smoothies.

6:30pm: Enjoy a delicious dinner at 45 Surfside. Street corn nachos, fish tacos, frosé, and Cisco beer.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 2

8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Smooth Hummocks is 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 many things to teach us. 508-4227466 WalkNantucket.com

9:30 AM to 5:30 PM - StoryWalk: Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi

Get the buzz on bugs in this fun picture book that makes even the ugliest bugs cute. 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 - Barrett’s Tours

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

10 AM to 1 PM - A Safe Place Nantucket, Pop-Up Table

Drop by and learn what services “A Safe Place Inc. Nantucket” has to offer. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10:30 - 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 to 11:45 AM - Free Music & Movement for Age 5 & Younger

Songs, rhymes, and stories in English & in Spanish. Nantucket Music Center, 56 Center Street. Register at NantucketCommunityMusicCenter.org.

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, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

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SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$3, 6/26-9/4 10am-6pm, every 80 mins

SURFSIDE BEACH.....$3, 6/26-9/4 10am-6pm, every 40 mins

JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$2, 6/26-9/4 10am-6pm, every 30 mins

Park & Ride Lot: 2 Fairgrounds Rd

Half fares: 65+, individuals with disabilities, veterans & active military personnel. Children 6 and under ride free. Change is given in the form of a voucher for future rides only, drivers do not make change. 1,3, & 7-day passes may be purchased aboard all buses, long term passes are available at the NRTA office. Passes provide unlimited rides for the duration of the pass.

Downtown Bus Stops: Madaket and Jetties – Broad Street (in front of the Whaling Museum); Mid-Island, Miacomet, Sconset via Old South Rd and Milestone Road – Washington Street, Greenhound Site; Airport, Surfside and Sconset via Polpis Road – Washington Street.

Designated stops are conveniently located along the routes-look for grey posts with blue stripes. All buses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible. For complementary paratransit service and TDD call (508) 325-7516. Bus Information (508) 325-7516, 508-325-9571. Riders Guides are available at NRTA Office 20R South Water St, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main St., the Greenhound Building at the downtown bus stop on Washington Street, on all buses and at downtown stops. Information and amenities are available at the Greenhound Building on Washington Street open daily. Hours are subject to change. Covid-19 may impact the opening of the building.

For more information visit nrtawave.com, or email nrta@nantucket-ma.gov

11:45 - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

A 2-1/2 hr tour of the west end of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. or on Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

2 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout

This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands.You’ll feel you’re exploring Yoda’s home planet of Dagobah. Tickets at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466

3:30 to 6 PM - Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Farm

Join staff at Bartlett’s Farm for a free Friday wine and cheese tasting.

4 to 7 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring Paul Nelson at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929

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

Beat the crowds and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with your family and friends. On board music and BYOB. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

5:30 to 7 PM - Teen Game Night

Teens & tweens are invited to play a selection of games in the Learning Lab, including Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance and Mario Party, as well as board games like Trouble and Strategy, & more. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

Bring 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

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

7:45 to 10 AM - Nantucket Bird Walk

Fun facts & local natural history: children are welcome to register with an adult. Preregister at 508-228-9198

8 AM - ACK Clean Team

Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. All equipment supplied, including grabbers. Meet outside Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. or at Steps Beach, top of Lincoln Circle. Rain or shine.

Undersea Treasure Hunts

by James Grieder

I’ve been working at the Nantucket Atheneum as a research associate for a little over a year, and in that time, I’ve fallen down more than one historical rabbit hole, learning about interesting and some downright odd moments in Nantucket’s history. From time to time, my explorations bring me face-to-face with members of my own family.

One of my on-going projects is to compile a list of all the speakers and other entertainers who have appeared on stage at the Atheneum from its very beginning, a period spanning nearly two centuries. Reading the digitized copies of Nantucket newspapers in the Atheneum’s collection, with a focus on one of the island’s main cultural institutions, I’ve witnessed the prosperity and optimism of Nantucket at the height of its whaling industry, followed by mounting concern as more and more business flowed to the upstart New Bedford port rather than Nantucket. The crews of whalers literally abandoned ship and ran off into the hills to press their luck there during the Gold Rush, leaving no one to continue whaling, or even to return the vessel to its home port. Advancements in lighting technology, and the sinking of the first oil well in Pennsylvania, meant that whale oil and its by-products like spermaceti candles weren’t as sought-after as they had been. Investments dried up during the Panic of 1857, when over-extended businessmen were ruined, and the island’s economy cratered.

The newspapers are full of articles touting the latest industry that Nantucketers were trying to import—manufactories for silk, hats, shoes, new crops to grow, new animals to breed. A lot of people were out of work, and island leaders were desperate to restart the economy. An article in the August 11, 1860 edition of the Nantucket Weekly Mirror that caught my eye was about a submarine experiment involving a “suit of armor” that had been purchased by a local company, to be used in salvage operations on the many shipwrecks in Nantucket waters.

The device was demonstrated by a Mr. Perry, working from the Silas Parker, a vessel moored between Straight and Old South wharves. He climbed down a ladder wearing the “suit of armor” and descended about twelve feet down to the bottom of the harbor. Perry walked around for nearly ten minutes, with air bubbles

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It’s Tick Time

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ehrlichiosis, and STARI (southern tick associated rash illness), but the prevalence of these infections is much lower.

There is little known in the medical field about alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) and it is a growing area of research. AGS affects people differently, with symptoms ranging from mild irritation to anaphylactic shock when consuming mammalian meat products. Some people, with management over time, have had their allergy go into remission. Two people I know who have tested positive for AGS had very different initial symptoms and have been managing their allergy with the help of their doctors.

Dr. Allison Snow has been researching the ticks of Nantucket for the past three years. Her research, funded in part by the Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative, was conducted in an effort to provide a baseline for Nantucket on tick populations as well as infection rates. Tick densities and infection prevalence were recorded for study sites on Nantucket and Tuckernuck islands. Her study involved dragging sampling cloths and collecting data on the surrounding vegetation at each site. Nine sites around Nantucket, plus one on Tuckernuck, were sampled this way.

The results of this study were recently compiled for publication. During her study, Dr. Snow didn’t find dog ticks at any of the sites. While they have been found in the past on Nantucket, there is some evidence that the newer, more aggressive tick species are outcompeting the dog ticks.

Dr. Snow found that, for Black-legged ticks, nymphs were most abundant at shadier sites and least common in grasslands and scrub oak thickets. The infection rate varied by year but was, on average, for Nantucket: 10-20% infection rate for Borrelia burgdorferi (the Lyme Disease spirochete), 11-15% for Babesiosisi, and 17% for Anaplasmosis. The rates were higher for the Tuckernuck samples, as was the rate of co-infection.

Results also showed that Lone Star nymphs and adults were extremely abundant on Tuckernuck. Lone Star ticks were rarer on Nantucket, but the numbers captured increased each year of the study and were found primarily at study sites on the western end of the island.

While she cannot speculate on the amount of time it will take, Dr. Snow expects that eventually Lone Star ticks will become well established across Nantucket. The silver lining (if we can call it that) is that the Lone Star ticks tested on Nantucket and from elsewhere in Massachusetts have had low prevalence of infection. Currently, the greatest health threat from Lone Star ticks on Tuckernuck and Nantucket may be acquiring the alpha-gal allergy to red meat. This is an emerging area of research with new and diverse reaction to the infection.

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Events & Entertainment

9:30 AM - Grab & Go: Origami For Kids

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Fold and crease to make flowers, cubes & more. Kits available while they last at the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

9:30 to 10:30 AM - Nantucket Ocean Frames for Ages 2-6

Using Nantucket Wood Frames designed especially for Barnaby’s, children will plan, paint, & create their own unique design using a variety of materials from paint, markers, shells, gems, glitter, and much more. $58; register at BarnabysNantucket.com

9:30 AM to 5:30 PM - StoryWalk: Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi

Get the buzz on bugs in this fun picture book that makes even the ugliest bugs cute. 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 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour

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

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

10 AM to 12 PM - Four Centuries Domestic Tour

A walking tour with Deputy Dir. & Curator of the Mitchell House, the Nantucket Preservation Trust, & Nantucket Historical Assn that looks at the changes in domestic life over 4 centuries. Meet at Oldest House, 16 Sunset Hill. Tour includes brief visits inside each building visited. $10. Masks required.

10:30 - 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 to 12 PM - Sailor’s Valentine Class for Ages 6+

This popular sailors’ shell craft dates back to the 1800s. Children make these decorative pieces with a variety of tiny shells: designing boxes, wall hangings, ornaments, or trays. $58: pre-registration required at BarnabysNantucket.com

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, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

2:45 PM - 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. 508422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

3 to 3:45 PM - Free Teen Yoga

Mindful movement strategies to stretch and strengthen muscles as well as calming mindfulness & observation strategies to reduce stress. No experience needed. Bring a mat or use one of ours. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

4 to 7 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring Reckless Sunset at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929

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

Beat the crowds and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with your family and friends. On board music and BYOB. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

5:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Pride Youth Film Festival

Watch several short films, including My Life At The Beginning, A Spot For Frog, Shall We Talk, and The Talk. Q&A with Claire Winship & The Lunch bunch, and a Q&A for Parents of LGBTQ Youth followed by the feature film Esther Newton Made Me Gay. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

6:30 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. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

Bring 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

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

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

9 AM to 2 PM - Baxter Waldman Bikes & Bites Charity Motorcycle Ride

A motorcycle ride & food truck fest to benefit the Baxter Waldman Memorial Scholarship Fund at Nantucket VFW Post 8606, 22 New South Road. Planned festivities include Blessing of the Bikes with Pastor Derek Worthington of the Summer St. Church, lunch from local food trucks, music by DJ Scott Capizzo, and 50/50 raffle. Motorcycle rider check-in from 9-10am. Motorcycle Ride from 10 -11am. Food truck festival with DJ Scott Capizzo from 11 am.

9:30 AM to 5:30 PM - StoryWalk: Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi

Get the buzz on bugs in this fun picture book that makes even the ugliest bugs cute. 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 to 2 PM - Field Day at Bartlett’s Farm

Fun activities for all ages, including photos with your k-9, May pole, ring toss, kite flying, and other field day activities. Bagged lunch to purchase. Hosted by LUC out of Congregational Church of Nantucket, who raises money to assist needs in our community and beyond. Entrance fee of $20 per family, individual $10. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road.

10:30 - 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 to 2 PM - Nantucket Oysterfest

Sip Cisco cocktails and learn about this amazing local industry & the role oyster farming plays in keeping our harbor clean. Each ticket includes one offical Oysterfest t-shirt and unlimited local oysters. Kids under 12 are free (kid tickets do not include t-shirts or oysters). Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

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, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

2 PM - 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

3 to 6 PM - Pride Tea Dance

Dancing, drag, & more presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket in association with Nantucket Pride. $20 at the door: 21+ only. Chicken Box, Daves Street.

3 to 6 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring Reckless Sunset at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929

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

Beat the crowds and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with your family and friends. On board music and BYOB. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

6:15 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

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

Bring 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

MONDAY, JUNE 5

8 to 10 AM - 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. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

9:30 AM to 5:30 PM - StoryWalk: Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi

Get the buzz on bugs in this fun picture book that makes even the ugliest bugs cute. 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.

Events & Entertainment

10 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point

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2-1/2 mi, 1 hr. exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes. End at White Elephant Hotel. Cash Only, $25; $20 for 65+; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 712. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early 774-325-8972

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 - Barrett’s Tours

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

10:30 to 11:15 AM - Stories with Susan

Susan will read stories in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum (or outside if weather permits) at 10:30am, 10:45am, & 11am. Free entry to island residents. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org

10:30 - 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.

11:15 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, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:45 - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

A 2-1/2 hr tour of the west end of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. or on Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

2 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot, see & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

4 to 7 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring Mattson at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929

5 to 6 PM - Free Language Cafe: Italian Conversation

A relaxed gathering for people learning a new language to practice speaking. Any experience level is welcome. Enjoy coffee or tea, sit and chill, and soak up the chance to immerse yourself in a new language. This is not a class. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110. NantucketAtheneum.org

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

Beat the crowds and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with your family and friends. On board music and BYOB. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8 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 PM - Online ELL: Group Conversation - Intermediate

Practice conversational English in a group setting. Register at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org or text 508-332-0605.

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

TUESDAY, JUNE 6

5 AM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout

This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands.You’ll feel you’re exploring Yoda’s home planet of Dagobah. Tickets at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466

9:30 AM to 5:30 PM - StoryWalk: Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi

Get the buzz on bugs in this fun picture book that makes even the ugliest bugs cute. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music in the Morning for Youngsters

Songs and singing games in the Atheneum Garden. Bring a blanket to sit on. 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 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour

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

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

10:30 - 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.

11:15 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, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:45 - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

A 2-1/2 hr tour of the west end of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. or on Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

2 PM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, but their groves & small forests are broken up by meadows of wildflowers. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

4 to 7 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring Mattson at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929

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

Beat the crowds and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with your family and friends. On board music and BYOB. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

5:30 to 7 PM - Free Craft Night for Ages 10+

Enter through the Weezie Library doors. No registration required but space is limited. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes. ., .

7 to 8 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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7

8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers, least terns and American oystercatchers during the summer and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. This is one of Nantucket Walkabout’s longer hikes. Tickets at 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

9:30 AM to 5:30 PM - StoryWalk: Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi

Get the buzz on bugs in this fun picture book that makes even the ugliest bugs cute. 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 - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill

A 1.8 mi, 45 min. exercise walk with historic commentary past whaling era mansions & back downtown. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+) ; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 712. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

10 AM - Farm & Field Hayride Tour

Discover the fascinating history of Bartlett’s Farm & sustainable farming practices. Relax and take in the serene surroundings from our haywagon; multiple stops along the way. Littlest farmers will enjoy our Farm Scavenger Hunt & sticker sheet, included in the tour. Tickets at bartlettsfarm.com/farm-tours

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 - Barrett’s Tours

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

10:30 - 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.

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MAP of DOWNTOWN NANTUCKET

● 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 Learn the dramatic history of Nantucket’s shipwrecks, lifesaving, and rescuers. Family activities. Free shuttle to the museum from Visitor Services downtown. Beautiful property at Folger’s Marsh open for picnics. Open May 26-October 9.

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.

st pauL’s church: 20 Fair St Built in 1838 with Trinity stained glass windows. Open for services. methodist church: 2 Centre St Built in 1831. 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.

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.

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. Surf and rip currents can be dangerous. Parking. No facilities or food service. Families with very young children may prefer Miacomet Pond.

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: Fresh water pond on Nantucket. Good for young children. Parking; no lifeguard, no facilities. Snapping turtles may be encountered.

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.

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.

Undersea Treasure Hunts

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on the surface marking his passage. He then climbed back up the ladder to say that the silt from walking had muddied the water, making it impossible for him to see, but he’d go back down if the owners wanted him to. The owners were satisfied with the results, and soon the suit was used to raise several tons of coal from the Sarah Woodbridge, wrecked on Long Shoal the previous spring. The article concludes by noting that Captain D.G. Patterson was given charge of the device, and that Perry, “who has been employed in getting up the sunken ships at Sebastopol,” would remain on-island to answer questions about the apparatus.

I’d heard of diving bells and similar devices being used for underwater operations in the 18th century, but had always understood atmospheric diving suits to be a much later development. I returned to the article for clues. There’s a plethora of Perrys online, but none that I could identify with certainty; nor was there a trace of the ship Silas Parker. D.G. Patterson was an erstwhile whaling captain from Nantucket, trying his hand at a new enterprise. It was the phrase “sunken ships at Sebastopol” that brought a trove of information to light.

In the mid-1850s, the Crimean War was initially being waged between the Russian and Ottoman empires. When it appeared that the Ottomans were faltering, a coalition of European nations, including France and Great Britain, entered the conflict to prevent Russia from becoming dominant in the region. British and French fleets entered the Black Sea in January 1854, and later that year allied forces landed near Sevastopol, home to Russia’s southern fleet, and began a siege of the city that lasted eleven months.

When it became apparent an attack was immanent, the Russian defenders blocked the entrance to the harbor by sinking older sailing ships at the mouth of the bay. One year later, as the Czar’s forces abandoned the town, the remainder of the Black Sea Fleet, along with transports and merchant vessels, was also scuttled. Nearly a hundred ships carpeted the bottom of the bay when British, French, and Turkish forces occupied the port. English engineers pronounced the job of raising the hulks an impossibility, and were content to let them rot–a slow process that would ensure the strategic port remained unusable for years to come.

The Yankee Expedition to Sebastopol by Chuck Veit, tells the story of the Rus-

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sians’ solution once they’d regained control of the city: one that involved a young American from Lynn, MA named John E. Gowen, who’d developed a reputation for salvaging ships that experts had deemed unsalvageable. The rewards were considerable—the value of sunken ships was estimated to be roughly $65 million (an eye-watering $2.313 billion today), along with some $800,000 worth of chains and anchors that the English and French had thrown overboard after the siege. What’s more, on the warships the mechanical equipment had been covered with a preparation of tallow to prevent water damage: hopes were high that many were in decent condition and could be salvaged.

The plan was to use a diving bell and submarine armor to explore the vessels and prepare them to be raised by sealing any holes and pumping the water out of the hulk. Then sacks made airtight with tar or gutta percha—an early stand in for rubber— were to be fastened to the sides of the ships and inflated with air to bring them to the surface. Marine camels, similar to the ones depicted in the model on display in the Nantucket Whaling Museum, along with steam engines and hydraulic pumps, were sent to Sevastopol to assist with the salvage.

Problems plagued the project from the start. Gowen’s crew wasn’t making much progress, in large part due to the fact that they were essentially learning by trial and error. The condition of the ships was also much worse than expected—those sunk to block the harbor entrance were older vessels at the end of their lifespan even before they slipped beneath the waves, and many of the wrecks had become deeply embedded in mud and sand. The carefully scuttled modern steamships had largely fallen prey to the teredo worm of the Black Sea, and the timber was so rotten that the water ran through it like a sieve.

The Russians grew impatient at the delay, and a rival salvage operation, the Boston Relief and Submarine Company, was brought in to help. The new company was on a steep learning curve to match Gowen’s by now well-skilled crew, and a letter to the Philadelphia Press in August 1857 depicts the Bostonians as rank amateurs:

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‘An old practical diver,’ as he represented himself to be, from Boston, was the first to begin operations, but he made such a bungling attempt that an Eng-

lishman, who had been in the employment of the Russians as diver for eight months previous, and was engaged by our company, insisted that this must have been the very first time the Bostonian had ever been in the water. ”

In the end, the Boston company pulled out of the project, citing financial reasons. The anchors and cables raised were sufficient to cover some of the expenses of the companies, but not all of them, and the condition of the wrecks meant there wouldn’t be much salvage to split between the two companies. There was confusion in the American press at first, with claims that both companies had ceased operations, but it became clear that the “Philadelphia company” was still on the job. The Boston crew is no longer mentioned in the archive, and must have returned to the USA. It’s plausible that Perry or someone else associated with Boston Relief and Submarine Company convinced an out-of-work whaling captain on Nantucket to invest in a new salvage venture in island waters. That’s only speculation, but how many submarine suits of armor could there have been floating around New England in those days?

Made of rubberized cloth sandwiched between layers of canvas, the “suit of armor” was more suit than armor. The helmet was that iconic brass or copper globe with small glass-covered “portholes” for seeing out of that we’ve all seen in old movies and restaurant fish tanks. The air supply came from a tube tucked under the arm that connected to the helmet: if anything went wrong, there was a rope to tug on. The whole suit weighed more than 100 pounds, largely due to the lead weights used to keep the diver submerged.

Meanwhile, topside, a crew of three worked together to keep the diver alive: one monitoring the air hose to keep it unobstructed, one manning pumps supplying the air, and one keeping an eye on the signal rope.

Operators complained that the outfits leaked badly, and sometimes there was “no less than two or three buckets of water in it.” There was no insulation to the suits beyond the layers, so they would have gotten very cold very quickly. Meanwhile, the air that came through the breathing tube was scorching hot from being pumped through the machinery. And shuffling about the bottom in lead-lined boots inevitably stirred up a cloud of silt, reducing visibility to zero. It’s amazing they were able to salvage anything at all, under those conditions.

But they did, including tons of coal from the wrecked Sarah Woodbridge. Long Shoal, where they salvaged the coal from that schooner, lies between and to the north of Muskeget and Chappaquiddick Island. Today inter-island ferries pass just north of the hazard, and it’s easy to see how a ship could wreck there. It’s

Undersea Treasure Hunts

impressive that a diver could succeed in a region of surging tides.

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But how did the ship come to be wrecked on Long Shoal to begin with, and what happened to her crew? When I googled the vessel’s name, Sarah Woodbridge, I stumbled across an unexpected family connection: the first result that popped up was a link to an article about my grandmother, Ruth Chapel Grieder. She was being recognized for her work with the Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum, and told the story of the rescue of the crew of the Sarah Woodbridge by James C. Dunham of Tuckernuck, her great-grandfather.

It wasn’t long after the doomed schooner struck the shoal during a severe storm on Christmas Day that Tuckernuckers spotted the distressed vessel. A crew of local men under the command of Dunham made their way out to the wrecked ship in a Humane Society lifeboat. With the high seas and a roaring gale it was impossible to get all to shore safely. Dunham instructed the Tuckernuck crew to head back to the island and wait for his signal before attempting a second rescue. That night, the Sarah Woodbridge filled with water: all hands were forced to the quarterdeck, which was a mass of ice. They implored Dunham to signal for another rescue attempt, but he knew it would not be successful with the current conditions. Wet, miserable, and on the edge of hypothermia, Dunham fashioned the main sail into a shelter and hunkered down for the rest of the night. At dawn, the steamer Island Home approached the desperate men but was unable to get close enough to render assistance.

When the weather eased slightly, Dunham signaled to the men on Tuckernuck, and the lifesaving crew responded quickly. All hands were safely brought to Muskeget. Dunham was a local hero after his night aboard the wrecked Sarah Woodbridge, though he never received official recognition for his remarkable rescue. What’s more, if I’d ever heard that story growing up, I’d forgotten all about it because it was news to me: stories about James C. Dunham that remembered were about him being the black sheep of Tuckernuck who waged—and lost—a war of inconvenience on Boston Brahmins who came to the island to swim in the nude and lounge about in kimonos. But that is a story for another time.

The Secret Weapon

engineer’s eye, has developed his company, Island X Lures, into a major player in the northeast salt water fishing arena.

“The Rhode Island show was huge,” Nick told me, speaking of the New England Saltwater Fishing Show, held this past March. His products sold like crazy and, best of all, Nick got a lot of feedback from a wide variety of fishermen. As he manned his booth, Nick learned that fishermen in other locales fished the Hellfire in vastly different ways and still caught fish. “One guy that I knew from Plymouth told me that he would cast it out, wait until the lure was on the bottom and then reel it in painfully slow. And it worked!”

The 2023 fishing season is going to feature the big brother of another Island X product with a great reputation: the Sidewinder. The original Sidewinder is a tiny lure, comparatively – 3.75 inches long and weighing .75 ounces--but is a nifty little bait in certain conditions. I love throwing it in the harbor, particularly early in the season when the striped bass are keyed in on smaller bait like sand eels. Greg uses it everywhere, including in the surf on the south shore. Stripers generally hug the shoreline so those fishing for them do not have to toss a bait out for any great distance. The Sidewinder, true to its name, swims in a tantalizing S pattern back to the fisherman.

The new version of this lure is the Sidewinder XL. This plug is six inches long and weighs 1.75 ounces. Nick told me that this plug was developed for night fishermen who felt that they needed a lure with the action of the smaller one but with a larger profile for night fishing. The XL comes in a floating version as well as a slow sinking model. Nick showed me some testing videos that he had shot of the plug sliding through the water. Yeah, let’s just say that I don’t think that anyone fishing against me in a tournament should use one of these. Nope. Not at all…

Several cases full of the new Sidewinder XL were stacked in Nick’s garage. Nick told me that those cases were about to be shipped to Larry’s Tackle Shop, a great fishing tackle store on Martha’s Vineyard. “They’re all bright pink or bone colored for the Vineyard.” Nick explained that certain color patterns tend to work better in certain locations. For example, mackerel patterns are a favorite of fish-

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ermen on Cape Cod, including the folks who fish “The Ditch,” aka the Cape Cod Canal. The Nantucket crew love the amber colors, the olive and white patterns and the “electric chicken,” my favorite mid-summer pattern, which is bright pink on the top with a lateral holographic stripe down the center and bright yellow on the belly. Hey, don’t judge me – the fish simply love them! Finally, there’s a universal favorite of all bass fishermen: the night fishing color of “blurple” a black and purple mix. Darker colors show up better against the relative light of the night sky than lighter hues. Blurple became the optimal combination of the colors at the dark end of the spectrum.

Nick’s lures all feature single hooks as opposed to treble hooks. He understands the importance of releasing fish with a minimum of trauma in order for them to continue to breed and thrive. Nick is always thinking about the next lure to fill a gap for us fishermen. Currently, he is working up clay models for a segmented soft plastic minnow that can withstand the teeth of a bluefish. “There’s a lot of frustration, plenty of ups and downs. I’m not trying to mimic what’s on the market already. Finding the sweet spot for the weighting is the biggest challenge. I just tinker with them until I get it right.”

Has Nick got it right? I certainly think so, as do my clients and fellow anglers who now swear by the Island X line. “I want these products to be every fisherman’s confidence lure,” Nick told me. Mission accomplished, Nick!

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

It’s Tick Time

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From Allison Snow’s research: “Compared to Black-legged ticks, Lone Star ticks lay more eggs per female (~5,000 vs. 3,000), have better nymphal survival, are more attracted to CO2 emitted by hosts, quest for bloodmeals in more habitats, move greater distances, move more quickly, and do not rely on small mammals for bloodmeals during their immature stages, instead feeding mainly on deer. Lone Star ticks occur primarily in woods and adjacent areas but are often found in grassy habitats as well.” As someone who spends a lot of time in Nantucket’s open space, I’m learning that Lone Star ticks will require even more diligence that prevention for Black-legged ticks.

“The adults and nymphs of Lone Stars are common in June. Unlike deer ticks, which are sensitive to low humidity, Lone Stars don’t mind being in open, sunny habitats, including lawns,” Dr. Snow says about the Lone Star Ticks. “On Nantucket, their distribution is still patchy and mostly on the western end of the island, but people are encountering them other places, too. The situation on Nantucket could follow what has happened on the Vineyard, where they are especially common in Aquinnah and on Chappaquiddick.”

Dr. Snow’s work has been submitted for publication, but her research hasn’t ended. She’s taken her sampling methods to Martha’s Vineyard in the next step of investigating tick population, infection rates, and potential spread.

What’s the best way to protect yourself from ticks on Nantucket? Staying on paths, and checking clothes after being outside are good initial steps. Dogs should be treated with a preventative, and you may want to explore vaccine options for your dog (like the Lyme vaccine). Treating clothing with permethrin can be a big help. I never thought I would recommend a chemical, but with the rise of Lone Star ticks in particular and considering their tenacity, I have started treating my field pants with permethrin. Do not put it on your skin, but permethrin clothing and spraying on shoes can help keep ticks from biting you.

Dr. Snow notes, “When I was working on Tuckernuck, I didn’t want to walk on the grass or in the woods without being totally covered up and carrying a lint roller for removing them from my clothes before they got to my neck. (Note – so far, compared to Tuckernuck, they are a lot less abundant in places where they occur on Nantucket.)”

For more information about prevention, what to do about ticks in your yard, or actions to take if you’ve been bitten, the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension program has a wealth of information posted on the Barnstable County Website: capecod.gov/departments/cooperative-extension/programs/ticks-bugs/. Cape Cod Cooperative Extension entomologist, Larry Dapsis, populated this website including a series of “Tick Talks”: short videos about the ticks found on Cape Cod, prevention, and more. Even though it’s based on the Cape, the information is very relevant for Nantucket.

With research, cooperative knowledge, and information sharing, we can all continue to enjoy the out of doors. And, hey, at least we still don’t have any coyotes.

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Events & Entertainment

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

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11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

Relax on a narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:45 - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

A 2-1/2 hr tour of the west end of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. or on Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

2 PM - 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. Tickets at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

3 to 4 PM - Library Legos for Grades 1 to 5

The library will supply the LEGOs at Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Program is free but space is limited: register at NantucketAtheneum.org

4 to 7 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring Buckle & Shake at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929

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

Beat the crowds and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with your family and friends. On board music and BYOB. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

6:45 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

7 to 8 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 PM - Boeing Boeing presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

A clever comedic whirlwind about a swinger in Paris in the 1960s juggles live challenges and 3 finances. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org; performances in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

THURSDAY, JUNE 8

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

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GREAT POINT

is the home of the Great Point Lighthouse and is accessible by foot or fourwheel drive vehicles.

Extreme caution should be exercised when traveling to Great Point due to driving in soft sand. Please respect restricted conservation areas.

NANTUCKET ISLAND

41° 17' 30" Latitude by 70° 05' 30" Longitude ~ The winter population is approximately 20,000

Approximate distances, in miles to various locations of Nantucket Island from Main Street and Orange Street (Paci fi c National Bank) Airport 3.5 miles

Sankaty Lighthouse 9.5 miles Siasconset (via Polpis) 10.5 miles Smith Point 7 miles Squam 8.5 miles Surfside 3.5 miles

Altar Rock (via Polpis) 6 miles

Tom Nevers Head 6.5 miles Wauwinet 9 miles

Another great way to get around the island is by using the Nantucket Regional Transit Authority’s (NRTA) Wave Bus. The Greenhound Station in town has routes servicing Sconset, Madaket, Miacomet, Mid Island, the Airport, Surfside Beach and Jetties Beach. Follow the QR code for a system-wide map of all their routes.

Eel Point 6 miles Madaket 6.75 miles

Monomoy 2 miles

Quaise 3.5 miles Quidnet 7.5 miles

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.

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Apparel & Accessories

Blue Beetle

Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

Island Fun & Shopping

Adventure / Eco-Tours

Nantucket by Water

A Variety of Boat Tours for All Ages

Call or visit us on Straight Wharf for your Island Adventure

508-228-7037

Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

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

Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St

508-422-7466

Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times

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. $50 adults, $25 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, &Discover accepted. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com

Natural History Tour

508-228-5646

Refuge & beaches open daily 9am-sunset. thetrustees.org/ccwr

Summer tours offered thru October at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. Refuge & beaches open daily 9am-sunset: permits required. Call about private tours. To check property conditions, call 508-228-5646 & press #2.

508-228-3227

12 Main Street

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

508.680.1399

12 Oak Street Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.

Open Daily. Visit us in the store & online!

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! Commonwealthnantucket.com

Current Vintage

Open daily, celebrating our 16th season!

Wine • Clothing • Home • Gifts • Provisions

508-228-5073

4 Easy Street

CURRENT VINTAGE is a fun and original concept store with a carefully edited mix of vintage clothing & accessories, wines, cheeses, and home goods. Everything here is thoughtfully chosen, including exclusive Nantucket gifts and a selection of nearly 400 wines. CV is a beloved island institution, celebrating more than 15 years in the heart of Nantucket. Join us for fun vibe & serious wines! currentvintage.com

The Love Shack by Lola

Open Daily from 10 am to 6pm

Love Shack apparel, hats, and home goods

774-325-5982

10 Old South Wharf

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

Artists & Galleries

Artists Association of Nantucket

“Think Big” through June 26

“Nothing but Blue Skies” through June 19

508-228-0294

In-Person Gallery & Online Exhibits

19 Washington St.

The mission of the ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET is to foster the visual arts on Nantucket. 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 Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery at 19 Washington Street where you can view “Nothing but Blue Skies” May 26-June 19, and The Big Gallery upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf, where you can view “Think Big” May 26-June 26. Stay in touch at nantucketarts.org for a schedule of downtown Gallery Exhibits as well as classes and workshops at the Visual Arts Center (VAC) at 24 Amelia Drive. 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

Cape Cod 5

Banking

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

Beach Fun

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

508-228-5646

Open Daily 9am to sunset. Permits Required Year-Round Visit Nantucket’s best beaches! Call ahead to check conditions: 508-228-5646 #2 thetrustees.org/ccwr

Visit

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.

Cook’s

Cycle

Bike Rentals

508-228-0800

Bookstores

Mitchell’s Book Corner

508-228-1080

Open Daily: Support Your Local Book Store! 54 Main Street

See the calendar for our upcoming book signings

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

Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service

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 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

508-325-2722

65 Surfside Road

Bike Rentals, Sales, Service - NEW: Electric Bikes easyridersbikerentals.com

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.

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 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

Boat & Paddleboard Rentals

Tidal Creeks Outfitters & Ship Store

Open daily

Outfitters with boat & paddleboard rentals

508-228-6244

32 Washington Street

TidalCreeksOutfitters.com

Experience Nantucket with TIDAL CREEKS OUTFITTERS: we’ll help you make memories that will last a lifetime. Boat days are the best days! Spend a day like no other exploring Nantucket Harbor with us. We offer 1/2- and full rentals of our boats. Up to six people per boat, plus you can add Experience Packages. Paddle board rentals are also available. Call us or stop by if you have a larger group & are looking for an experience tailored to meet your needs. And we offer guided paddle board tours. Fishing - we’ve got you covered with custom rods from Tidal Creeks Outfitters and Fish Stix as well as endless lures and bait. Fun for Kids- we’ve got nets, crab traps, minnow nets, tubes, body boards, & rain gear. Follow us on Instagram @TidalCreeks.

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. Know who you’re looking for? Search our White Pages for the number. Not sure who to call? Browse our Yellow Pages to choose the best company for your needs! 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 53 years 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 50 years, 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

Books, chocolates, & unique gifts

Open daily at 25 Broad Street

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

NRTA

Buses

508-228-7025

Year-Round Bus Routes RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, Surfside and Jetties Beaches, the Airport and points in between. Access real time information bus locations and estimated arrival at your stop from your computer or internet enabled cell phone at live.nrtawave.com. Service is provided year-round on select routes and thru mid-October on seasonal routes. See our schedule in this paper or visit nrtawave.com for complete information or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 20R South Water St, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main Street, or the Greenhound Building 10 Washington Street. Fares are $2 or $3 depending on route, half fare for 65 & older, persons with disabilities, veterans, and active military personnel. Exact change is recommended or a future ride change card will be issued. Short term passes are available on any Wave vehicle. nrtawave.com

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Affordable Rentals

Cars, jeeps, mopeds

Car Rentals

508-228-3501

Open daily at 6 South Beach Street

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

508-228-1151

6 Broad Street

“The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island” youngsbicycleshop.com

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.

Charters & Tours: Boating & Sailing

Endeavor Sailing Excursions

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, sailing celebrations. Gift certificates are available. Call for information and reservations. endeavorsailing.com

Nantucket by Water

A Variety of Boat Tours for All Ages

508-228-7037

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

Island Fun & Shopping

Children’s Toys & Art Classes

Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack

508-680-1553

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

BARNABY’S TOY & ART SHACK, located downtown at 12 Oak Street, is the perfect place to do your holiday shopping for all the kids on your list. They have a fantastic selection of crafts, books, toys, and so much more! And BARNABY’S offers art classes for children ages 2-13 years. Children can choose from a variety of classes as well as they can drop-in and create every day, all day! All of Barnaby’s classes are taught by professional artists and educators who will guide your child’s technique and processes in our inspirational space in downtown Nantucket. For more information or to register, please visit www.barnabysnantucket.com, or call 508-6801553, or email barnabyack@gmail.com. barnabysnantucket.com

Classes & Workshops

Artists Association of Nantucket

Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm

Classes & Workshops for all ages

508-228-0722

Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive

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

Confections

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

508-228-1017

Made fresh on Nantucket Open daily at 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

Island Treasures

Mon-Fri 10am-4pm & Sat. 10am-2pm

New & Used clothes, household goods, toys, & more

508-228-0789

128 Old South Road

Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? ISLAND TREASURES is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of new and gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, beach toys, kids toys, and so much more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find.

The Rainbow Fleet

Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm

Clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories

508-680-1159

167 Orange Street

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! Follow us on Instagram @therainbowfleet therainbowfleetnantucket.com

Contests

NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

508-228-9165

Deadline is Sept. 12, 2023 - CASH PRIZES Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net

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 2023 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2023. 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 high-

resolution. You can even mail in your prints of Nantucket Island. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners. nantucket.net/photo-contest-entry

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, 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!

Furniture

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

Where Home & Garden Meet - Patio Furniture in stock!

508-228-1961

9 Wampanoag Way

Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs arrowheadfurniture.com

ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond Thai House restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet.

ACK 4170®

Gifts

Gift Giving Made Easy with Online Ordering

Unique, salty-good gifts & products by small makers & artists

Online Store ACK 4170®, your favorite gift boutique, is fully online! Their beautiful gifts, apparel & accessories, candles, home decor, holiday decor, artwork (paintings & photography), cards & stationery made by small makers and artists are now available from everywhere. Voted “Best Nantucket Gift Shop” by Cape Cod Life magazine readers year after year. Sail with us on Instagram at: @ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com

Current Vintage

Open daily, celebrating our 16th season!

Wine • Clothing • Home • Gifts • Provisions

508-228-5073

4 Easy Street

CURRENT VINTAGE is a fun and original concept store with a carefully edited mix of vintage clothing & accessories, wines, cheeses, gifts, and home goods. Everything here is thoughtfully chosen, including exclusive Nantucket gifts and a selection of nearly 400 wines. CV is a beloved island institution, celebrating more than 15 years in the heart of Nantucket. Join us for fun vibe & serious wines!

Hill’s of Nantucket

Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm

Unique & Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

currentvintage.com

508-228-1353

40 Straight Wharf

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

Distinctive Nantucket Gifts

508-680-1901

Open daily at 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 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.

Museum Shop at the Whaling Museum

Open during museum hours: 10am to 5pm

NHA exclusives, gifts, apparel, books, home decor

508-228-1894, ext. 138

11 Broad Street

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

Health Care

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab

508-825-8100

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 from 7 am to 11 pm for ages 3 and older. Nantuckethospital.org

ACK 4170®

Home Decor

Gift Giving Made Easy with Online Ordering

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

Icarus + Co. Open for the 2023 Season

Jewelry and Home Decor

19 Old South Wharf

Unique, salty-good gifts & products by small makers & artists

Online store ACK 4170®, your favorite gift boutique, is fully online! Their beautiful gifts, apparel & accessories, candles, home decor, holiday decor, artwork (paintings & photography), cards & stationery made by small makers and artists are now available from everywhere. Voted “Best Nantucket Gift Shop” by Cape Cod Life magazine readers year after year. Sail with us on Instagram at: @ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

Where Home & Garden Meet - Patio Furniture in stock!

Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

508-228-1961

9 Wampanoag Way

ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories.

ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. www.arrowheadnursery.com arrowheadfurniture.com

Icarus & Co

Jewelry and Home Decor

Open for the 2023 Season

19 Old South Wharf

Nature is our muse and jewelry is our love language. Take home your own piece of Nantucket with our exclusive collection of Nantucket beach stone jewelry. We transform local beach stones and natural objects into stunning pieces of wearable treasure. We are currently available online. Our Old South Wharf shop will open in June. Follow us on Instagram for exclusive behind the scenes content @nantucketbeachstones. icarusandco.com

It’s A Shore Thing

Distinctive Nantucket Gifts

508-680-1901

Open daily at 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.

Petty Folk Art & Carving

Formerly Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

508-332-9925 or 508-619-7554

serving the Cape & Islands for 16 years

Folk artist Jean Petty and her brother David Perry specialize in custom handcarved quarterboards, business signs, & house numbers. They are responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100s of quarterboards that adorn the homes on Nantucket. They offer restoration of quarterboards, signs, and ship models. Restored the carving “Going on a Whale” at the Nantucket Whaling Museum in 2015. Gift certificates available. Visit them at pettyfolkartandcarving.com, see their show schedule and take a virtual tour: youtu.be/c95SYBE5RVg of some of their artwork available. Call or email all inquiries to jean@pettyfolkartandcarving.com pettyfolkartandcarving.com

Internet Guidebook

Insiders Guide to Nantucket

Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More

Visit us online & follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider

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

Call Nantucket

Island Apps

Your telephone book for Nantucket

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-todate 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

Jewelry

Nature is our muse and jewelry is our love language. Take home your own piece of Nantucket with our exclusive collection of Nantucket beach stone jewelry. We transform local beach stones and natural objects into stunning pieces of wearable treasure. We are currently available online. Our Old South Wharf shop will open in June. Follow us on Instagram for exclusive behind the scenes content @nantucketbeachstones. icarusandco.com

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket

508-228-0229

Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry Open daily at 21 Centre Street

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 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

The Love Shack by Lola

Open Daily from 10 am to 6pm

774-325-5982

10 Old South Wharf

Handcrafted sterling pendants, bracelets, jewelry, t-shirts, candles & more!

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 for the season with stunning new pieces

Jewelry, Lightship Baskets, Art, Scrimshaw, & more

508-228-0272

1 Orange Street

We feature fine estate jewelry in all price ranges - antique, vintage, and contemporaryincluding 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. 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 unique jewelry from hand-picked pearls, stones, leather, crystals and glass. On some pieces, pearls are interspersed with turquoise, on others, the Ying and Yang of black and white is featured, or sapphire and diamond bling may be chosen to set off the soft reflection of the pearl’s whiteness. 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

R Simantov Fine Jewelry

Open daily; appointments recommended

Contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value

508-228-2918 or 917-324-4410

1 Old North Wharf (at Easy Street)

R. SIMANTOV is known for creating contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value. The firm resurrects lost techniques from the past, utilizing the most exquisite materials and outstanding craftsmanship to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Works by R SIMANTOV have been recognized with international design awards and installed in permanent museum collections. R SIMANTOV’s masterpieces illustrate the playfulness and whimsical beauty that can be created with unique combinations of metals and precious stones. The resulting pieces are fine treasures reminiscent of classical styles, with touches of modern elegance. rsimantov.com

Library & Public Programs

Nantucket Atheneum

Open 6 days a week, year-round

Nantucket’s Free Public Library & Gathering Place

Blue Beetle

Jewelry & Gifts

508-228-3227

Open daily at 12 Main Street

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

508-228-1110

1 India Street

nantucketatheneum.org

THE NANTUCKET ATHENEUM, our island’s public library is a vital community hub. We are open year-round, 6 days a week, 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, 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.

Island Fun & Shopping

Linen Service

Linen Drops

Music Classes & Concerts

Nantucket Community Music Center

Free Concert: Boston Civic Symphony on June 17

Music Lessons, Summer Programs, Concerts

508-228-3352

56 Centre Street

1-844-9-linens

Linen Rental Service Avoid the hassles & leave the linens to us! Vacation linens made easy! LinenDrops.com

LINEN DROPS provides resort-quality bed and bath linens for short-term vacation rental properties. Bedsheets, duvet covers, bath towels (including Matouk luxury), bath mats, beach towels, and more. Consistently fresh linens are professionally laundered, pressed, and delivered on your turnover schedule. For more info: LinenDrops.com or 844-9-linens

Maritime Education & Events

Egan Maritime Institute

Maritime Education, History, Museum, Events & more

508-228-2505

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. eganmaritime.org

Mortgages & Banking

Cape Cod 5

Open Monday-Friday

888-225-4636

112 Pleasant Street and Zero Main Street

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

Movies

The Dreamland

Nantucket’s Film & Cultural Center

Drive-in Movies, In-Theater Films, Concerts, & Events

Movie LIne: 508-228-1784

17 South Water Street

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 Historical Association

Your portal to Nantucket history

2023 featured exhibit: “Summer on Nantucket”

508-228-1894

15 Broad Street

No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM . In 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

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

508-228-1885

Daily Family Activities, Museum Talks & Tours 2023 exhibit: “Rum Runners & Rum Chasers” drive or take a free shuttle to 158 Polpis Road

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. The museum’s 2023 main exhibit is RUM RUNNERS & RUM CHASERS: NANTUCKET, PROHIBITION, & THE US COAST GUARD. Check their website for other 2023 events: eganmaritime.org/shipwrecklifesaving-museum. The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute. eganmaritime.org

The NANTUCKET COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER presents a free family concert by the Boston Civic Symphony. NPS students will also perform. Enjoy a free taco food truck reception after the show provided by NCMC. Premium parking and seating purchases support music education on Nantucket. June 17th at 4pm. Reserve your seat: see our ad for details. nantucketmusic.org

Nursery

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

Where Home & Garden Meet

Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

508-228-1961

9 Wampanoag Way

ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM has a spacious garden center with a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. In addition, their indoor showroom carries the largest selection of indoor & outdoor furniture on the island, featuring teak, aluminum patio sets and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond the Thai House restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. arrowheadnursery.com

Outfitters

Tidal Creeks Outfitters & Ship Store

Outfitters with boat & paddleboard rentals

508-228-6244

Open daily at 32 Washington Street

Experience Nantucket with TIDAL CREEKS OUTFITTERS & Ship Store: we’ll help you make memories that will last a lifetime. Boat days are the best days! Spend a day like no other exploring Nantucket Harbor with us. We offer 1/2- and full rentals of our boats. Up to six people per boat, plus you can add Experience Packages. Paddle board rentals are also available. Call us or stop by if you have a larger group & are looking for an experience tailored to meet your needs. And we offer guided paddle board tours. Fishing - we’ve got you covered with custom rods from Tidal Creeks Outfitters and Fish Stix as well as endless lures & bait. Fun for Kidswe’ve got nets, crab traps, minnow nets, tubes, body boards, & rain gear. Follow us on Instagram @TidalCreeks. TidalCreeksOutfitters.com

Quarterboards & Signs

Petty Folk Art & Carving

508-332-9925 or 508-619-7554

Formerly Nantucket Carving & Folk Art serving the Cape & Islands for 16 years

Folk artist Jean Petty and her brother David Perry specialize in custom handcarved quarterboards, business signs, & house numbers. They are responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100s of quarterboards that adorn the homes on Nantucket. They offer restoration of quarterboards, signs, and ship models. Restored the carving “Going on a Whale” at the Nantucket Whaling Museum in 2015. Gift certificates available. Visit them at pettyfolkartandcarving.com, see their show schedule and take a virtual tour: youtu.be/c95SYBE5RVg of some of their artwork available. Call or email all inquiries to jean@pettyfolkartandcarving.com pettyfolkartandcarving.com

Rentals and Properties for Sale

ACK Distinctive Properties

508-330-4432

Call now to reserve your summer vacation home! Find your perfect Nantucket Home ACK Distinctive Properties, LLC is committed to bringing the highest level of customer service to real estate in Nantucket, MA. Our job doesn’t end when we sign a rental agreement or close on a house. Instead, we endeavor to offer world-class service at every stage – from keeping our clients informed about market changes and events on the island to offering personalized rental services, curated sales advice, contractual work, and more. We help you enjoy your Nantucket life to its fullest and to serve your needs with the utmost integrity, discretion, and distinction. This commitment from our agents and managing partner includes providing our clients with the highest level of information. We will keep you updated on the changing nature of the Nantucket real estate market, micro-target your Nantucket area for tailored research and advice and share with you what is trending, and what is not. ackdp.com

Native Shoes

Live Lightly

Shoes

508-221-7223

Open daily at 40 Straight Wharf

From the beach to the bike ride, on the rainy days and the cocktail parties at night, NATIVE SHOES makes it easy to live lightly with a thoughtful selection of ultra lightweight, easy-towear shoes for both kids and adults. Find us right next to the Hy-Line Ferry.

Respoke

Iconic designer scarves repurposed

Open for the 2023 season

41 Straight Wharf

RESPOKE repurposes iconic designer silk into a curated collection of one-of-a-kind products featuring hand-crafted Spanish made espadrilles. 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. Awarded Best of Boston. Visit their Nantucket shop at 41 Straight Wharf and see what’s new for 2023! Follow us @Respokeofficial Respoke.com

Special Events

Blooming Bids for Fairwinds

508-228-2689

Seconds Shop

508-228-6677

Thursday, June 22 at Bartlett’s Farm

33 Bartlett’s Farm Road Benefit for Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center

BLOOMING BIDS FOR FAIRWINDS will be held this year on June 22. A live and online charity auction is held from 10am to 7 pm; in-person celebration from 5 to 7pm, with farm-to-table hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, mocktails, and music. To buy your tickets, visit fairwindscenter.org and click on the link on the EVENTS drop down. In collaboration with NCH, and other community partners, FAIRWINDS has launched a new model of rural behavioral health care and has been designated the “Community Behavioral Health Center for Nantucket” by the state of MA. This includes critical 24-hour crisis management. Please join us and show that you care that all the people in our community have access to essential and compassionate mental health services. fairwindscenter.org

Nantucket Dental Society

17th Annual Seminar: June 22-24, 2023

201-670-9076

Register online

Nantucket Dental Society offers one of the best continuing education programs in the world, with world-class speakers, cutting-edge topics and techniques. You’ll network with industry leaders, earn CE credits, and experience Nantucket. The 2023 speakers include Dr, Frank Tuminelli, Dr. Maryanne Irwin, and Randy Schumacher, PHR. Register online at nantucketdental.com

Plein Air Nantucket

Artists Assn. of Nantucket Plein Air Festival

508-228-0294

June 13-18, 2023

ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET is hosting their annual Plein Air Nantucket from June 13-18. All community members and visitors are invited to register in The Big Gallery, and then set up their easels anywhere on Nantucket, paint en plein air, and exhibit their Fresh Works at AAN’s Big Gallery, upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf. Starting June 13, participants may exhibit their fresh artworks daily for sale on our festival “Wet Walls.” This year’s Plein Air Paint Out will be held 10am to 3pm on June 14 at Folger’s Marsh. On June 15 from 10am to 12:30pm, Quick Paint sessions will be held at The Creeks Preserve, 2 Milestone Road and at Children’s Beach. Many artworks will hang for sale through June 26.Closing reception & awards ceremony on June 18 at 5pm in The Big Gallery. nantucketarts.org

Swim Across America

Relay Swim to Raise Funds to Fight Cancer

July 22 at Jetties Beach

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 22, 2023! 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 2 x 2-mile relay and 4-mile swim options on Nantucket’s north shore. Register for OR donate to the Nantucket Open Water Swim at sswimacrossamerica.org/nantucket

Weekend at the Library

July 20-22

A New Benefit For Nantucket’s Free Public Library & Gathering Place

508-228-1110

1 India Street

Thurs, July 20 - Sat, July 22, 2023, 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 with cocktails & canapes at 6 pm in the Atheneum Garden followed by a special dinner on July 20 in the Great Hall featuring a conversation with David M. Rubenstein, one of the most impressive patriotic philanthropists of our day, with bestselling author, journalist, and historian, Evan Thomas. On Saturday, July 22, Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter, Lori McKenna will perform an intimate concert in the Atheneum’s Great Hall, followed by a summer bash in the library’s garden. nantucketatheneum.org

Theatre

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

BOEING BOEING opens June 7

508-228-4305

Pride Tea Dance June 4 3-6pm

Nantucket’s Longest Running Professional Theatre For Tickets: visit our website THEATRE WORKSHOP of Nantucket has been the island’s live theatre company since 1956. Their 2023 season opens with the smart & clever comedy BOEING BOEING on June 7: It’s Paris in the 1960s and perpetual bachelor Bernard has a swinging flat and 3 flight attendants all engaged to him without knowing about each other. The season continues with productions of ROCK OF AGES, the Teen Production of GREASE, JAMES GALLAGHER, and ELF THE MUSICAL. Ticket sell fast: buy a season subscription at theatrenantucket.org. TWN: Where Nantucket Meets Broadway! theatrenantucket.org

Thrift Shop

Hospital Thrift Shop

Opening Day for the 2023 Season

Clothing, housewares, furniture & more

508-228-1125

17 India Street

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. Opening Day for the 2023 season is Monday, May 8 at 10 am: visit our website for all 2023 hours hospitalthriftshop.org

Proceeds benefit Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center Open 10-4, closed Wed. Call about making donations 32 Sparks Avenue 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 - Bus

Barrett’s Tours

508-228-0174

1-1/2 hr tour; departs daily at 10am, 1 pm, & 3 pm departs from 25 Federal St

Private charters available

BARRETT’S TOURS is the oldest tour company on Nantucket. BARRETT’S offers 1-1/2 hour historic tours daily from 25 Federal Street (across from the Visitors Center) at 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. BARRETT’S also has Coach bus service for weddings, clambakes, and large private tours. For more information and reservations, please call 508-228-0174.

Nantucket Island Tours

508-228-0334

Two Great Tours! Departing from Greenhound Station on Washington St

Nantucket’s Premiere Transportation Company

10 Washington Street

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, corporate charters, wedding & event transportation. Hop aboard one of our beautiful new air-conditioned buses & meet our experienced local guides. We offer multiple tours daily, the 75-minute Signature Tour which departs 3 x a day and the longer, 2-and-a-half-hour Westender Tour which departs daily. You will learn the history of our diverse island, from the founders, the Whaling Industry through current day. See the Oldest House, The Old Mill, The African American Meeting House, The Village of Sconset, Sankaty Head Lighthouse, The Egan Maritime Museum...and many more beautiful sights. Departures are from 10 Washington Street, The Greenhound Building. Buy tickets in advance at nantucketbustours.com with your HyLine ferry ticket or in-person at 10 Washington Street. Tours sell out daily: advance reservations recommended. nantucketbustours.com

Tours - Van

Gail’s Tours, Inc.

508-257-6557

Call for reservations & pickup Pickup at 25 Federal St, across from Information Bureau

Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm

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.

Tours - Walking

Guided Walking Tours with NHA

Walking Tours offered by Nantucket Historical Assoc.

508-228-1894

Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St. Departs at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Mon.-Sat. 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 10:30 am and at the Historic Homes & Architecture Tour at 1:30 pm. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, rain or shine. Tickets: $20 adults, $5 for ages 6 to 17; under 6 free. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Walking tours are offered MondaySaturday to June 30; daily from July 1 to Sept. 10. nha.org

Nantucket Walkabout

508-422-7466

Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times

Book online & pickup at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St 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. $50 adults, $25 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, & Discover accepted. Get details & make reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com or 508-422-7466.

Nantucket Walking Tours

774-325-8972

Ghost Walks, morning exercise walks + afternoon tours. Call for Private Tours

See calendar for times & where to meet Explore Nantucket: No reservations necessary

The ORIGINAL NANTUCKET GHOST WALK is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket. A fascinating evening stroll to five of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. See Calendar of Events for date & times & descriptions. Meet the guide 10 min. early at the corner of Main & Centre sts, near the bank steps. Discounts for groups of 10 or more. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Private tours are available for all walks. whjamieson@gmail.com

Hy-Line

Transportation Boat

508-228-3949

High-Speed, Passenger-Only, Ferry Service from Hyannis Straight Wharf

Travel daily; see schedule for times Make your reservations online

Year-round, High-Speed Ferry Service between Nantucket and Hyannis. Seasonal, High-Speed InterIsland 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

Reservations Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

Island Fun & Shopping Nantucket Dining

508-228-0262

1 Steamboat Wharf steamshipauthority.com

Bakeries

Nantucket Bake Shop

508-228-2797

All the delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love. 17-1/2 Old South Road

Open Mon-Sat from 6:30am to 3pm Come in to try our new Gluten Free donuts

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 world-famous 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

Cook’s Cafe

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, first-served — reservations are not accepted. Family & dog-friendly. ciscobrewers.com

Light Food & Take-Out

45 Surfside Bakery & Cafe

Breakfast, lunch, & dinner daily

Take out or eat in our dining room or outdoor patio

774-333-3981

45 Surfside Road

Enjoy award-winning pastry chef/owner Rebecca Moesinger’s delicious pastries at 45 SURFSIDE BAKERY & CAFE. In addition to her famous baked goods, 45 Surfside serves madeto-order breakfast, salads, sandwiches and smoothies. Serving breakfast and lunch daily from 6:30am until 2pm and dinner from 5pm to 9pm. Relax in their airconditioned dining room or enjoy the summer breeze on their outdoor patio. Serving Cisco beer, wine and frosé. Call ahead to have your order waiting for you: 774-333-3981. You’ll find 45 SURFSIDE BAKERY & CAFÉ half way down Surfside Road on your way to the beach; plenty of parking and a few steps from an NRTA bus stop. 45Surfside.com

Bartlett’s Farm

Open Daily, Year Round

508-228-8810

Healthy Take Out — Wraps & Smoothies Open daily at 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

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

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 our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. 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. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds. CrosswindsNantucket.com

Downyflake

Full Breakfast & Lunch & Takeout

A Nantucket Tradition for 88 Years

508-228-4533

18 Sparks Avenue

Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and warm, homemade doughnuts inside. The DOWNYFLAKE is a family friendly, American style diner, featuring hearty Flake favorites, such as Blueberry Pancakes and Biscuits & Gravy. The menu also includes daily made soups, salads, deli sandwiches and comfort food entrees. The DOWNYFLAKE has comfy indoor dining, plus the entire menu is available to go. Open Mon., Tues, Thurs.-Sat. 6:30 am to 2 pm (with lunch items 11 am to 2 pm) and Sun. 6:30 am to 1 pm. Closed Wednesdays for now. thedownyflake.com

The Faregrounds

508-228-4095

Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am Indoor & Outside Dining

Delicious & affordable. Gift Cards available

27 Fairgrounds Road

One of Nantucket’s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS is serving its regular menus with daily specials. 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. Call ahead to reserve one of their outdoor dining tables! thefaregrounds.com

Nantucket Bake Shop

508-228-2797

All the delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love. 17-1/2 Old South Road

Open Mon-Sat from 6:30am to 3pm Come in to try our new Gluten Free donuts

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

Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11 am to 2 pm; Dinner: Mon.-Fri. 4 to 7 pm

508-228-SIAM (7426)

Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and

508-228-9403

33 Bartlett Farm Road

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

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...dinner specials include roast turkey, veggie curry, and prime rib dinner. 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

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 six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com

Live Entertainment

Cisco Brewers

Open 7 Days a Week

Live Entertainment Is Back - check website for schedule

Downyflake

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, first-served — reservations are not accepted. ciscobrewers.com

Rose & Crown

Fri, & Sat 11:30am to 1am AND Sun.-Thurs. 11:30am to 11pm

Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!

508-228-2595

23 South Water St

Theroseandcrown.com

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 off-season entertainment listings.

Markets

Bartlett’s Farm

Open Daily, Year Round

508-228-4533

508-228-9403

Bartlett Farm Road

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

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...dinner specials include roast turkey, veggie curry, and prime rib dinner. 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

45 Surfside Bakery & Cafe

Breakfast, lunch, & dinner daily

Take out or eat in our dining room or outdoor patio

774-333-3981

45 Surfside Road

Enjoy award-winning pastry chef/owner Rebecca Moesinger’s delicious pastries at 45 SURFSIDE BAKERY & CAFE. In addition to her famous baked goods, 45 Surfside serves madeto-order breakfast, salads, sandwiches and smoothies. Serving breakfast and lunch daily from 6:30am until 2pm and dinner from 5pm to 9pm. Relax in their airconditioned dining room or enjoy the summer breeze on their outdoor patio. Serving Cisco beer, wine and frosé. Call ahead to have your order waiting for you: 774-333-3981. You’ll find 45 SURFSIDE BAKERY & CAFÉ half way down Surfside Road on your way to the beach; plenty of parking and a few steps from an NRTA bus stop.

The Brotherhood of Thieves

Open 7 days a week 11:30 am to midnight

Good food. Good drinks. Good company.

45Surfside.com

774-325-5812

23 Broad Street

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

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

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 our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast (6:30am-1:30pm), lunch, and dinner. We have extensive beer, wine, and cocktail selections. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. 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. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds. CrosswindsNantucket.com

A Nantucket Tradition for 88 Years

18 Sparks Avenue Mon.-Sat 6:30 am-2pm (clsed Wed. temporarily) Sundays from 6:30-1 pm

THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and warm, homemade doughnuts inside. The DOWNYFLAKE is a family friendly, American style diner, featuring hearty Flake favorites, such as Blueberry Pancakes and Biscuits & Gravy. The menu also includes daily made soups, salads, deli sandwiches and comfort food entrees. The DOWNYFLAKE has comfy indoor dining, plus the entire menu is available to go. Open Mon., Tues, Thurs.-Sat. 6:30 am to 2 pm (with lunch items 11 am to 2 pm) and Sun. 6:30 am to 1 pm. Closed Wednesdays for now. thedownyflake.com

Dune

Serving Dinner Nightly from 5:30 pm; Bar Opens at 5 pm

Where chic meets casual comfort

508-228-5550

20 Broad Street

DUNE is open for the season with Chef Michael Getter, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons, in the kitchen! The décor in three distinct dining rooms is a blend of sophisticated elegance and soothing comfort. They also serve on a sheltered patio and have sidewalk cafestyle dining. DUNE offer an extensive selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, liquors and cordials along with tempting dinner and dessert menus. The ever-changing menu showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats from regional farms and select purveyors. DuneNantucket.com

The Faregrounds

508-228-4095

Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am Indoor & Outside Dining

Affordable Family Dining

27 Fairgrounds Road

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. thefaregrounds.com

Rose & Crown

Fri, & Sat 11:30 am to 1 am AND Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 am to 11 pm

Indoor & Outdoor Dining ~ Takeout Available

508-228-2595

23 South Water Street

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 gluten-free 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

Siam to Go

Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11 am to 2 pm; Dinner: Mon.-Fri. 4 to 7 pm

508-228-SIAM (7426)

Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln 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 six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com

Seafood

Souza’s Seafood

Open year-round 9 am to 6 pm

Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing

508-228-9140

23 Trotter’s Lane

SOUZA’S SEAFOOD, under the red and white flag on Trotter’s Lane, offers a full line of quality seafoods both fresh and frozen. The selection changes daily and can include (while they last): littlenecks, cherrystones, lobsters, swordfish, shrimp, quahogs, & more! Selection changes daily. Call ahead and arrange for a cooked lobster for a picnic at home, on the beach, or on the boat. Remember to order a travel pack of lobsters to take off-island with you. Sign up for our free MEGA-FISH drawing!

Wine & Spirits

Current Vintage

Open daily, celebrating our 16th season!

Wine • Clothing • Home • Gifts

Provisions

508-228-5073

4 Easy Street

CURRENT VINTAGE is a fun and original concept store with a carefully edited mix of vintage clothing & accessories, wines, cheeses, beer, and home goods. Choose from a selection of nearly 400 wines, including many organic and small production options. Stop by CV in town at 4 Easy Street for the perfect custom gift basket, and try our monthly Sommelier Sampler! CV is a beloved island institution, celebrating more than 15 years in the heart of Nantucket. Join us for fun vibe & serious wines! currentvintage.com

Events & Entertainment

9:30 AM to 5:30 PM - StoryWalk: Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi

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Get the buzz on bugs in this fun picture book that makes even the ugliest bugs cute. 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 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour

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

10 AM - Barrett’s Tours

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

10:30 - 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.

11:15 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, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:45 - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

A 2-1/2 hr tour of the west end of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. or on Nantucketbustours.com or call 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. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

4 to 7 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring Apollo Suns at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929

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

Beat the crowds and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with your family and friends. On board music and BYOB. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

6 to 7 PM - ELL Beginner & Intermediate English

ELL English drop-in class & conversation for those seeking to learn basic conversation used in daily activities. Class is free, conducted in English. ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org or 508-228-1110 x113. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8 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 PM - Boeing Boeing presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

A clever comedic whirlwind about a swinger in Paris in the 1960s juggles live challenges and 3 finances. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org; performances in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

7:30 to 8:30 PM - Open Mic Night!

First come/first at the mic: cut loose & express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

FRIDAY, JUNE 9

8 AM - Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Tour with Nantucket Walkabout

3-mile hike mostly over sand that’s a fascinating exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh with active osprey nests & harbor. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

9:30 AM to 5:30 PM - StoryWalk: Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi

Get the buzz on bugs in this fun picture book that makes even the ugliest bugs cute. 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 - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point 2-1/2 mi, 1 hr. exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes. End at White Elephant Hotel. Cash Only, $25; $20 for 65+; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 712. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early 774-325-8972

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 - Barrett’s Tours

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

10:30 - 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.

11:15 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, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:45 - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

A 2-1/2 hr tour of the west end of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. or on Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

2 PM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Smooth Hummocks is 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 many things to teach us. 508-4227466 WalkNantucket.com

3:30 to 6 PM - Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Farm

Join staff at Bartlett’s Farm for a free Friday wine and cheese tasting.

4 to 7 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring Apollo Suns at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929

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

Beat the crowds and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with your family and friends. On board music and BYOB. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

5:30 PM - A Starry Night

Benefit for The Homestead of Nantucket with dinner, cash bar, dancing, silent auction. Music by ECliff & the Swingdogs. Held in the Nantucket Yacht Club. Tickets $150: call 508-228-1135

5:30 to 6:30 PM - Winslow Homer & Eastman Johnson Discussion

Kathleen A. Foster and Anne Classen Knutson and moderator NHA Chief Curator & Oben Macy Research Chair Michael R. Harrison talk about artists Winslow Homer and Eastman Johnson and their depiction of women in their art. Also see the newly displayed painting Cranberry Pickers by Eastman Johnson. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org

5:30 to 7 PM - Teen Game Night

Teens & tweens are invited to play a selection of games in the Learning Lab, including Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance and Mario Party, as well as board games like Trouble and Strategy, & more. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

6 PM - Chefs for Ukraine on Nantucket

Nantucket Cares is hosting esteemed chefs from around the world to create a memorable dinner on Nantucket featuring Ukrainian cuisine with some local specialities. Tickets $1,000 a plate tickets at eventbrite.com

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8 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 PM - Boeing Boeing presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

A clever comedic whirlwind about a swinger in Paris in the 1960s juggles live challenges and 3 finances. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org; performances in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

7 to 8:30 PM - Free LGBTQ+ Group

An unstructured and inclusive peer-to-peer meeting circle for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ and would like to share life experiences and mutual support. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

8 AM - ACK Clean Team

Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. All equipment supplied, including grabbers. Meet outside Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St.or at the Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road.

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9:30 AM - Grab and Go Bags: Whirl-a-gig

Make a fun whirl-a-gig with this free kit. Available at Nantucket Atheneum, while they last, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org

9:30 to 10:30 AM - Getting Slime-y for Ages 2-6

Kids will enjoy making their very own batch of Slime while learning about measurements and the true science behind Slime making. This class will ensure that your house will stay clean while we take care of the mess! $58; register at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553

9:30 AM to 5:30 PM - StoryWalk: Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi

Get the buzz on bugs in this fun picture book that makes even the ugliest bugs cute. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

9:45 to 10:15 AM - Free Nanpuppets at the Atheneum

Join Lizza and her puppet friends in the Atheneum Garden. Bring a blanket to sit on. 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 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 - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill

A 1.8 mi, 45 min. exercise walk with historic commentary past whaling era mansions & back downtown. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+) ; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 712. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

10 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour

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

10 AM - Barrett’s Tours

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

10:30 - 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 to 12 PM - Nantucket Wood Art Class for Ages 6+

Kids can choose from a variety of wood slices to design using various mixed media from paint, shells, washi tape, to origami paper, & much more. $58: register at BarnabysNantucket.com

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, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

12:30 to 1:30 PM - Book Signing & Pre-Launch with Elin Hilderbrand

Meet island author Elin Hilderbrand and celebrate her newest novel The Five-Star Weekend at this launch and pre-release signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080

2:45 to 4:45 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. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

4 to 7 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring Steve Rondo at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929

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

Beat the crowds and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with your family and friends. On board music and BYOB. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

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

Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8 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 PM - Boeing Boeing presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

A clever comedic whirlwind about a swinger in Paris in the 1960s juggles live challenges and 3 finances. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org; performances in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

SUNDAY, JUNE 11

6:30 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. This is one of Nantucket Walkabout’s longer hikes. Tickets at WalkNantucket.com

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. 508422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

9:30 AM to 5:30 PM - StoryWalk: Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi

Get the buzz on bugs in this fun picture book that makes even the ugliest bugs cute. 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 - Barrett’s Tours

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

10:30 - 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.

11:15 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, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

12 to 3 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring Steve Rondo at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929

2 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout

This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands.You’ll feel you’re exploring Yoda’s home planet of Dagobah. Tickets at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466

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

Beat the crowds and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with your family and friends. On board music and BYOB. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8 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

MONDAY, JUNE 12

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

9:30 AM to 5:30 PM - StoryWalk: Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi

Get the buzz on bugs in this fun picture book that makes even the ugliest bugs cute. 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 - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point

2-1/2 mi, 1 hr. exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes. End at White Elephant Hotel. Cash Only, $25; $20 for 65+; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 712. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early 774-325-8972

10 to 11 AM - Unicorn Habitats Class for Ages 3+

Your child will be in heaven as they create their very own unicorn habitat. Your child will choose from a variety of materials to plan and design a special home and environment for their unicorn! $58; reserve a spot at BarnabysNantucket.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

10:30 to 11:15 AM - Stories with Susan

Susan will read stories in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum (or outside if weather permits) at 10:30am, 10:45am, & 11am. Free entry to island residents. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org

Events & Entertainment

10:30 - Historic Downtown Walking Tour with NHA

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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.

11:15 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, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:45 - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

A 2-1/2 hr tour of the west end of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. or on Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

2 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. See & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Tickets at WalkNantucket.com

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

Beat the crowds and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with your family and friends. On board music and BYOB. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8 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 PM - Online ELL: Group Conversation - Intermediate

Practice conversational English in a group setting. Register at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org or text 508-332-0605

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

TUESDAY, JUNE 13

NANTUCKET PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL

Artists Assn of Nantucket Plein Air Nantucket is open to all artists who wish to paint scenery & enjoy the camaraderie of painting with peers. Free to participate or attend. See the works in The Big Gallery, 12 Straight Wharf. Nantucketarts.org

8 AM - Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Tour with Nantucket Walkabout

3-mile hike mostly over sand that’s a fascinating exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh with active osprey nests & harbor. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

9:30 AM to 5:30 PM - StoryWalk: Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi

Get the buzz on bugs in this fun picture book that makes even the ugliest bugs cute. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music in the Morning for Youngsters

Songs and singing games in the Atheneum Garden. Bring a blanket to sit on. 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 to 11 AM - Dinosaur Habitats Class for Ages 3+

During this class, your child will start by excavating & digging for a dinosaur. Then they’ll design & create a special habitat for their new dinos using a variety of materials and mixed media. Kids will also learn about the different types of Dinosaurs and the habitats that they lived in. $58: reserve a spot at BarnabysNantucket.com

10 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour

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

10 AM - Barrett’s Tours

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

10:30 - 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.

11:15 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, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:45 - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

A 2-1/2 hr tour of the west end of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. or on Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

2 to 4 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. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

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

Beat the crowds and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with your family and friends. On board music and BYOB. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8 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 PM - Boeing Boeing presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

A clever comedic whirlwind about a swinger in Paris in the 1960s juggles live challenges and 3 finances. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org; performances in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

NANTUCKET PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL

Artists Assn of Nantucket Plein Air Nantucket is open to all artists who wish to paint scenery & enjoy the camaraderie of painting with peers. Free to participate or attend. See the works in The Big Gallery, 12 Straight Wharf. Nantucketarts.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. One of Nantucket Walkabout’s longer hikes. Tickets at WalkNantucket.com

9:30 AM to 5:30 PM - StoryWalk: Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi

Get the buzz on bugs in this fun picture book that makes even the ugliest bugs cute. 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 - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill

A 1.8 mi, 45 min. exercise walk with historic commentary past whaling era mansions & back downtown. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+) ; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 712. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

10 to 11 AM - Getting Slime-y for Ages 2-6

Kids will enjoy making their very own batch of Slime while learning about measurements and the true science behind Slime making. This class will ensure that your house will stay clean while we take care of the mess! $58; register at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553

10 AM - Farm & Field Hayride Tour

Discover the fascinating history of Bartlett’s Farm & sustainable farming practices. Relax and take in the serene surroundings from our haywagon; multiple stops along the way. Littlest farmers will enjoy our Farm Scavenger Hunt & sticker sheet, included in the tour. Tickets at bartlettsfarm.com/farm-tours

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 - Barrett’s Tours

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

10 to 3 AM - Plein Air Festival 2023 Paint Out

Painters are welcome to paint at the Shipwreck Museum, 158 Polpis Road, and the UMass Field Station, 180 Polpis Road. Folger’s Marsh & its surroundings will offer gorgeous opportunities for artists and the public to view a pristine habitat. The Shipwreck Museum shuttle will be leaving from 25 Federal St. on the half hour 9:303:30. An Artists Association Plein Air Festival event

10:30 - 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.

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The Currents of Time

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Islanders have similar touchstones, be they locations, people, or food. Last week, in the celebration of a birthday without a number, we ate in a timeless restaurant. I ordered the same “Steak Frites” I had been eating since I moved to the island, with the same bernaise sauce and truffle fries. Dinner ended with coffee and a chocolate pot du creme. We knew the waiters and the bartenders, they knew us and we walked out under the fog and in the benediction of time.

In addition to lilacs and bernaise sauce, this season also brings graduation. At the high school, the days pick up velocity. They march by at the same pace, dribbling on through the spring when jobs, futures, colleges have all been decided but for the awards. Graduation exerts its rampant gravitational pull, tugging the young people through exams, proms, yearbooks, caps and gowns. “Here, honey, let us take a picture of you in this one last moment…”

Of course, graduations are all the same, year to year, decade to decade, century to century. The kids put on a gown from the middle ages and follow the dance steps that everyone else danced before them.

I attended one of the boy’s graduations this spring. It was not all that different from his graduation from Lighthouse or Nantucket High. Under a cloudless and fogless sky, the paying audience heated and burned. But on stage and under the mortar boards, the same events passed as have passed for centuries. Words washed over the young, followed by a “shake with the right, take with the left” then lunch, followed

11 AM - Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm Tour

Cruise Up Harbor to a working Oyster Farm and see how Oysters are grown and why they are so beneficial to Nantucket Harbor. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com Departure times: 11 am to 1 pm AND 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

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, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:45 - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

A 2-1/2 hr tour of the west end of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. or on Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

2 PM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. This fascinating island ecosystem has many things to teach. Tickets at WalkNantucket.com

3 to 4 PM - Library Legos for Grades 1 to 5

The library will supply the LEGOs at Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Program is free but space is limited: register at NantucketAtheneum.org

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

Beat the crowds and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with your family and friends. On board music and BYOB. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

6:45 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. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

7 to 8 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 PM - Boeing Boeing presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

A clever comedic whirlwind about a swinger in Paris in the 1960s juggles live challenges and 3 finances. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org; performances in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

THURSDAY, JUNE 15

NANTUCKET PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL

Artists Assn of Nantucket Plein Air Nantucket is open to all artists who wish to paint scenery & enjoy the camaraderie of painting with peers. Free to participate or attend.

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After that costumed, accustomed, and ceremonial timeless moment, time came swirling about them in the growing heat of a Vermont afternoon. The college wanted them moved out by 11 p.m. Diplomas and canes were packed into cars, along with comforters, plants, and the posters that made Room 223 their homes. Then their community burst; the calendar’s velocity tore them from each other and back into the future.

Their future has the usual monumental problems. The climate is warming. AI has challenged the value of all of their expensive educations. Phones, Instagram, and LinkedIn freeze us in an endorphin fueled doom spiral where we aren’t thin enough or rich enough. We can never get enough likes. This generation will marry later, have children later, and carry student loans on their backs like loads of bricks. They are more anxious, more lonely, and more accomplished than any previous generation.

The winds have brought the graduate back to the Island That Time Forgot, with its ice cream, beaches, and cobblestones. He knocks about in his room. His former tribe has ridden on the winds to other meadows and other lawns. He grieves them. I feel the same: I miss the community of my college, the late nights on the floor of Hepburn, the mornings in Voter Hall, the drives along the shore of Lake Champlain, deafened by frogs. Forty years and thousands of miles later, I still drink in the early morning orange juice and the Dvorak of an early summer morning in Vermont.

For all of the timeless illusions of Nantucket, from the cobblestones to the waves, we live in the sandy velocity of sun and soil. Our charge, and the ones for our children, are not to freeze in the past but to creep into the future. Our roots will dig deep, our branches will spread, and our flowers, iridescent and stinky, spread our scent into the wind. We don’t live for yesterday, but for tomorrow.

See the works in The Big Gallery, 12 Straight Wharf. Nantucketarts.org

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, close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewers. Tickets at WalkNantucket.com

9:30 AM to 5:30 PM - StoryWalk: Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi

Get the buzz on bugs in this fun picture book that makes even the ugliest bugs cute. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

9:45 to 10:15 AM - Free Nanpuppets at the Atheneum

Join Lizza and her puppet friends in the Atheneum Garden. Bring a blanket to sit on. 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 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 to 11 AM - Open Studio for Ages 3+

This one-hour class for art lovers offers a variety of mixed media options which will get your child’s creativity flowing: on canvas, working with clay, or making wood art. $58: reserve a spot at BarnabysNantucket.com

10 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour

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

10 AM - Barrett’s Tours

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

10 to 11:30 AM - Free Downtown Tree Tour

Learn about historic species of trees that line streets in downtown Nantucket, and how they have been preserved. Tours are led by Land Council Executive Director Emily Molden & Nantucket Waterkeeper RJ Turcotte. Register at EventBrite.com

10 AM to 12:30 PM - Plein Air Festival 2023 Quick Paint

Artists will participate in a timed painting session at 2 locations: Children’s Beach on Harbor View Way and at The Creeks Preserve, 2 Milestone Road. An Artists Association Plein Air Festival event

10:30 - 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.

11:15 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, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:45 - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

A 2-1/2 hr tour of the west end of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. or on Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.