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NHA Explorations – Newfoundland and Labrador

Thursday, October 20th, 2011
 

Join NHA Explorations!
Newfoundland and Labrador
October 1 – 11, 2012

 
The Nantucket Historical Association is proud to be offering a unique opportunity through our NHA Explorations program. Tour the magical regions of Newfoundland and Labrador off Canada's eastern coast for ten days in October 2012 on a circumnavigation aboard the Clipper Adventurer with NHA hosts Bob and Nina Hellman.

  • Visit a 16th-century Basque whaling station at Red BaySee the only authentic Viking site in the New World in L'Anse aux Meadows
  • Experience the spectacular heritage and culture of Newfoundland
  • Rates start at $6995/person, double occupancy, + a $250 charitable donation to the Adventure Canada Discovery Fund.

Price includes:

  • All meals on board
  • Zodiac excursions, service charges, and port fees
  • All entry and park fees and private guides
  • 10% donation to the NHA

 
Reserve before November 30th, 2011, as space is limited and this exciting and unique cruise sells out very quickly.

For further information or to register, contact: Sheila O'Brien Egan at Swains Travel, (508) 228-3201 or Nina Hellman, (508) 228-4677.

June 3rd – 5th Nantucket Weekend Events!

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Summer is upon us and the calendar is filling up. Here's a list of upcoming events the weekend of June 3rd – 5th.

Friday, June 3rd ~ 11am – 12pm

Oldest House Kitchen Garden Tour

Take a tour of the replicated 17th century kitchen held at the Oldest House on Sunset Hill. You will learn about the plants grown and how they were used in Colonial times. Free to NHA members and $6 for Historic Sites Pass. For more information, visit http://www.nha.org/sites/oldesthouse.html.

Friday, June 3rd 6pm – 8pm

Artist Association of Nantucket People's Choice Exhibition

Opening Reception: Ballot voting by the public will determine the People's Choice Award winners for 2011.

Friday, June 3rd ~ 9:30am, Saturday, June 4th ~ 9:30am & 1:30pm & Sunday, June 5th 9:30am & 1:30pm

Natural History Tours

Learn about the fascinating flora and fauna that call Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge home on a guided 2.5 hour 4×4 over-sand vehicle tour. You will also have the opportunity to climb the Great Point Lighthouse for a bird's eye view. For details and tickets, call 508-228-6799 or visit www.thetrustees.org/ccwr.

Friday, June 3rd ~ 8:30pm, Saturday, June 4th ~ 7:30pm & Sunday, June 5th 3:00pm

Conor McPherson's The Seafarer

Seafarer, a darkly humorous tale of friendship, redemption and betting against the odds is being presented by the Nantucket Theatre Workshop. It will be held at the Methodist Church at 2 Centre Street. For more information, call 508-228-4305 or visit www.theatreworkshop.com.

Saturday, June 4th ~ 8am

ACK Clean Team

Meet at the Grand Union and then spend just one hour cleaning up various parts of Nantucket. Bring your friends and neighbors and come rain or shine! For more information, visit www.ackcleanteam.org.

Saturday, June 4th ~ 9am – 10am

Toy Boat's 20th Annual Pirate & Mermaid Parade

Everyone is encouraged, children and adults, to dress as pirates and mermaids and parade down Straight Wharf and then return to the Toy Boat for treasures. All are welcome and there is no charge.

Saturday, June 4th ~ 3pm

Nantucket High School graduation

Graduation will be at the NHS at 10 Surfside Road. Congratulations to the class of 2011.

Saturday, June 4th ~ 7pm – 8pm

Jess Clemons

Jess Clemons music has been featured on several compilations, including MVY Radio's Fresh Produce Volume 5 and she won the 2008 Burlington Acoustic Singer/Songwriter Contest and placed 2nd in the Flat Rock Musical Festival's Songwriter Contest. Jess will be performing at the Nantucket Atheneum at 1 India Street and the concert is free.

Saturday, June 4th ~ 11am & Sunday, June 5th ~ 11am

Observatory Tour

Take a grand tour of hte Observatory at the Maria Mitchell Association at the Natural Science Museum located at the corner of Milk and Vestal Streets. For more information, call 508-228-9198, visit www.mmo.org or email info@mmo.org.

Sunday, June 5th ~ 8am – 11am

Nantucket Bird Club Walk

Birders of all levels are welcome to meet at Nantucket High School parking lot, 10 Surfside, to go on a 2+ hour bird walk. Dress for the weather. For more information, call 508-228-1693.

 

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