Upcoming events.

Jun
5

250th Revolution Commemoration

BOSTON, MA | Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 6:00PM
250th Revolution Commemoration
A lively moderated conversation with historian and author Nathaniel Philbrick and British Consulate Historian TBD.  Moderator TBD.
Hosted by Bunker Hill Monument Association, Friends of the Charlestown Branch Library, Bunker Hill Community College, and The National Parks of Boston
Bunker Hill Community College
250 Rutherford Avenue
Boston, MA
Details HERE.

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Jun
28

Nantucket Film Festival

NANTUCKET, MA | Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 10:30AM
Nantucket Film Festival
In Conversation with Ken Burns
Following an exclusive 30-minute sneak peek of Ken’s new PBS documentary, “The American Revolution”
Dreamland Theater
17 S. Water Street
Nantucket, MA
Details HERE.

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Aug
5

Nantucket Atheneum

NANTUCKET, MA | Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | 3:00PM
In Conversation with Doug Bradburn, President & CEO of George Washington's Mount Vernon
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India Street
Nantucket, MA

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Mar
8
to Mar 9

In the Heart of the Sea Community Reading

  • Nantucket Historical Association (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Take a step back in time to learn about whaling history in this immersive weekend experience centered around the story of the whaleship Essex. The main event will be a community read-through of Nathaniel Philbrick’s book In the Heart of the Sea, with engaging activities sprinkled throughout, including hands-on activities, collections object viewing, sea shanty concert, chowder dinner, trivia, and more. On Sunday, March 9 at 12pm Nathaniel Philbrick will be in conversation with Niles Parker and Michael Harrison at the Waling Museum. See full schedule of events HERE.

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Mar
5

Bristol BookFest Lecture with The Herreshoff Marine Museum

BRISTOL, RI | Tuesday, March 5, 2024 | 6 p.m.
Bristol BookFest
The Herreshoff Marine Museum Lecture Series
“Why Read Moby-Dick?” presented by Nathaniel Philbrick
The Machine Shop
Gallery 26, 2nd floor
26 Burnside Street
Bristol, RI, 02809
NOTE: Doors open at 5:30 pm. Talk will begin at 6 pm, followed by a reception. Tickets are $60, including reception. Purchase tickets online HERE.

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Jul
13

Coggeshall Farm Museum

Nathaniel Philbrick will be speaking at the Keats Theatre at St. Andrew's School in Barrington, Rhode Island. Check back at a later date for details and to purchase tickets. You can also sign up HERE to be among the first to hear when more details and tickets are available!

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Mar
26

Uxbridge Historical Society

  • 23 North Main Street Uxbridge, MA, 01569 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Lecture about Travels with George
Hosted by the Uxbridge Historical Society
Fundraiser for the Coronet John Farnum Jr. House
23 North Main Street
Uxbridge, MA 01569

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Feb
8

VIRTUAL—Holliston Public Library

One Book One Holliston: Travels With George
hosted by The Holliston Public Library in Holliston, MA

Join us for a remote author talk with Nathaniel Philbrick on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at 6:30pm. The library will be screening this online author talk live at the library, or you can participate online by signing up HERE on the library website.

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Sep
21

Wellesley Free Library Lecture

WELLESLEY, MA | Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | 7pm
Book Talk, Q&A, Book Signing
Wellesley Free Library
Main Branch, Wakelin Room
530 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
Books available for sale on-site from Wellesley Books. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Library. Registration is required.

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Aug
11

Egan Maritime Institute Lecture

NANTUCKET, MA | Thursday, August 11, 2022 | 5pm
Lecture: Travels with George
Hosted by the Egan Maritime Institute
At the Nantucket Yacht Club
1 S Beach St Ext
Nantucket, MA 02554
The evening will include a lecture with Nathaniel Philbrick, a live Q&A with the author, as well a cocktail party following the lecture. Tickets are $150 for EMI members and $175 for non-members. Registration is required.

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Jul
28

Where the Sidewalk Ends Literary Luncheon

HARWICH, MA | Thursday, July 28, 2022 | 12pm
Author Literary Luncheon with Anthony Marra, B. A. Shapiro, and Nathaniel Philbrick
Hosted by Where the Sidewalk Ends
At Wequassett Resort and Golf Club
2173 MA-28
Harwich, MA 02645
Tickets are $100 with book purchases separate. Check-in begins at 11:30am.

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Jul
15

Nantucket Historical Association Lecture

NANTUCKET, MA | Friday, July 15, 2022 | 6pm
Lecture: The American Revolution with Nathaniel Philbrick
Hosted by the Nantucket Historical Association
At the Whaling Museum
13 Broad Street
Nantucket, MA 02554
FREE for NHA Members. $10 for Non-Members. Registration is required.

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Jul
13

American Battlefield Trust

VIRTUAL | July 13, 2022
American Battlefield Trust
Virtual Teacher Institute
Online webinar about teaching history for K-12 and college educators, curriculum coordinators, librarians and museum professionals
Full event details and registration link HERE

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