NANTUCKET, Mass.: The Nantucket Historical Association is now offering extended summer hours at the Historic Sites. The Old Mill, at 50 Prospect Street, and the Oldest House at 16 Sunset Hill; open for tours daily, Noon–5 P.M.; Kitchen Garden at the Oldest House tours are offered Fridays, 11–Noon.
The Old Gaol, at 15R Vestal Street, and Fire Hose-Cart House, at 8 Gardner Street, are open daily, Noon–5 P.M., for self-guided tours. The Quaker Meeting House, at 7 Fair Street, adjacent to the NHA’s Research Library, is also open for self-guided tours, Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 10 A.M.–5 P.M.; Tuesday 11 A.M.– 5 P.M. Closed Wednesdays and weekends.
The Whaling Museum, at 13 Broad Street, is open daily 10 A.M.–5 P.M., and features Nantucket, the NHA’s new film by Ric Burns, shown at 10:15 A.M. and 1 P.M.; and the summer exhibition, Nantucket’s Cabinet of Curiosities:A to Z. Whale Hunt lecture, The Bones of History film, Essex Gam, and special gallery tours are also scheduled daily.
In addition, the Historic Houses Walking Tour of the Hadwen House, Macy-Christian House, and Greater Light is offered daily, 2:15 P.M., and meets at the Hadwen House, 96 Main Street, rain or shine. The Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour is offered Monday–Saturday, 11:15 A.M., and departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, rain or shine.
For information about admission to the Whaling Museum, Historic Sites, Walking Tours, and the NHA’s many programs and special events, call 508-228-1894, ext. 0, or visit the historic sites section of the website.
