Have you ever visited a town and felt like you went back in time? Well, certain American towns offer that feeling. They carry ...

Not every day is sunny and perfect. When bad weather arrives, it's a great opportunity to explore Nantucket’s rich history. The Whaling Museum offers fascinating exhibits about the island’s ...

The decline and eventual abolition of slavery has been portrayed as the result of tireless activism and moral persuasion by early Quaker advocates like Benjamin Lay who considered slavery one of the ...

What can centuries-old whaling ship logs tell us about today’s extreme weather? According to scientists, the answer is a lot. They’re using the information recorded by mariners going back hundreds of ...

Nantucket’s shingled buildings stand shoulder to shoulder ... sit alongside ice cream parlors that will have the kids tugging at your sleeve. The Whaling Museum tells stories of brave (and maybe ...

The living history museum is popular with families and history buffs alike. Old Sturbridge Village is worth a spot on your bucket list of things to see in Massachusetts. At the Nantucket Whaling ...

The whaling captains who built these grand ... The best part about Nantucket is simply wandering. Turn any corner and you might find a secret garden, a tiny museum, or a hidden path to the beach.