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February 6–March 31, 2020
Thursday-Sunday, 10:00am–4:00pm
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On This Day in Nantucket History
June 28, 1828Read more from June 28, 1828
In 1828, the Inquirer published a recap of the annual three-day sheep-shearing celebration: “In addition to the ceremonies, cheer and hospitality, connected with those immediately engaged in shearing, there is a large number of tents pitched a little to the northward of the sheepfold, for the special purpose of making pockets lighter and heads and stomachs heavier.” Read more from June 28, 1828
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