Upcoming events.

Oct
6

The Rush Book Launch Celebration

NANTUCKET, MA | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 5:30pm
Book Launch Celebration
THE RUSH: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World
Hosted by Nantucket Book Partners
In conversation with Tim Ehrenberg of Tim Talks Books
United Unitarian Meeting House
11 Orange Street
Nantucket, MA
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Oct
7

Harvard Bookstore

CAMBRIDGE, MA | Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 | 7:00pm
In conversation with Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Ilyon Woo
Hosted by Harvard Bookstore
First Parish Church
Barn Room, 2nd Fl.
3 Church St.
Cambridge, MA
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Oct
15

Rakestraw Books

DANVILLE, CA | Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 7:00pm
Rakestraw Books
3 Railroad Ave.
Danville, CA
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Note: Tickets are $10 which admits one person and includes $10 off your purchase of The Rush from Rakestraw Books.

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Oct
16

Bohemian Club

SAN FRANCISCO, CA | Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
Private event hosted by Nantucket Historical Association
In conversation with Michael Harrison
Bohemian Club
624 Taylor St
San Francisco, CA
Note: This is a private event. For further information, please reach out to [email protected]

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Nov
5

Talk at Virginia Museum of History and Culture

RICHMOND, VA | Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 5:30pm
Author Talk, Discussion & Book Signing
THE RUSH: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World
Virginia Museum of History and Culture
428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
Richmond, VA 23220
Ticketing link to come

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Nov
19

Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA, MA | Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026 | 6:00pm
Hosted by Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum
First Parish Church, Congregational
10 Central Street
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
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Note: The event is free to members, $15 for non-members. Reception at 6:00pm, program at 6:30pm.

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Aug
22

Talk at Great Harbor Yacht Club

NANTUCKET, MA | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 5:00PM
Presentation on the history of the Mayflower and shallop boats
Tour The Fuller Shallop, a replica of the one brought to America aboard the Mayflower
Co-Hosted by the Egan Maritime Institute & The Great Harbor Yacht Club Foundation
Great Harbor Yacht Club
96 Washington Street
Nantucket, MA 02554
Details HERE

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Jun
29

The 29th Annual James Madison Foundation Lecture

ARLINGTON, VA | Monday June 29 | 6:00PM
In Conversation with Dr. Jeffry H. Morrison of Christopher Newport University
“The Revolution at 250: A Discussion About the War that Spawned a Republic”
Marymount University
Ballston Campus
1000 N. Glebe Rd.
Arlington, VA 22201
Note: Book Signing to Follow Discussion; Livestream will be available on YouTube
Details HERE

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Mar
12

Cambridge Public Library

CAMBRIDGE, MA | Thursday, March 12,2026 | 6-7:30 pm
“Washington in American Memory” Speaker Series
Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy 
Cambridge Public Library
Lecture Hall, Lower Level 2
449 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02138
Free, open to the public, and livestreamed
Register HERE

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Aug
6

West Falmouth Library

WEST FALMOUTH, MA | Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | 4:00 pm
Book Talk & Signing
West Falmouth Library
with Eight Cousins Books
575 W Falmouth Hwy
West Falmouth, MA 02574
Ticketing link to come

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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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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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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 Dr. Emma Hart.  Moderated by Dr. Brooke Barbier.
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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Mar
8
to Mar 9

In the Heart of the Sea Community Reading

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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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