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Nantucket Vacation: Guide to Activities for Kids on Nantucket

Sometimes it seems like the entire Island is a playground for kids. There are outdoor nature camps, science and art programs, and special spots that will make any trip to Nantucket a memorable one for your kids. We’ve got you covered, moms and dads, with plenty of opportunities for your youngsters to have fun on the island.

Jan 10, 2009 in Guide (2 Comments)

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Susan Burns Comedy, Brant Point Grill & Family Beach BBQ: Five Things To Do This Week on Nantucket (9/7/09 - 9/13/09)

Every Monday, we post five things that we're looking forward to enjoying in the upcoming week. These things are selected by Plum staff and often times by you. They range from humble to haute and include exciting events, festivals, and performances as well as dining, shopping and playing at various treasured spots, shops & institutions. This week we're looking forward to...

Sep 7, 2009 in Nantucket Insider Blog

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Where & When 4/30-5/5: Spiders, Stars, & Meteor Showers With Maria Mitchell Association

The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association is a private non-profit organization located on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) was founded in 1902 to preserve the legacy of Nantucket native astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and, above all, educator, Maria Mitchell.

Apr 27, 2009 in Nantucket Insider Blog

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Living Fossils

Scott Leonard and Andrew McKena-Foster of the Maria Mitchell Association bring us to the beach to learn about horseshoe crabs which are unfortunately declining in numbers.

Jun 7, 2011 in We Live Here

Dr. Vladimir Strelnitski, Astronomer

Dr. Vladimir Strelnitski of the Maria Mitchell Association explains his research on the stars and reminds us what makes the Nantucket sky so alluring.

Mar 19, 2011 in Masters

Plum Daily Nantucket: March 19, 2011

It may be raining in this episode of Plum Daily, but there is nothing gloomy about this show. Aoife Clancy sings us some cheerful Irish folk music and Dr. Vladimir Strelnitski explains the beauty of the stars.

Mar 19, 2011 in Plum Daily

An Islander Named Maria Mitchell

Nantucket's own Maria Mitchell was a world famous astronomer who may best be known for her discovery of a new comet. Listen to Janet Schulte, Jascin Finger, and Vladimir Strelnitski as they go more in depth into the life and times of Maria Mitchell.

Nov 4, 2010 in Video