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Read Around Nantucket

As part of Cyrus Peirce Middle School's "Read Around Nantucket" program, sixth grade students participated in a morning of hands-on activities at three cultural and historical Nantucket locations.

From Coskata to Brant Point

Officially opened on November 24, 1883, the Coskata Life Saving Station house was transported on a barge in the mid 20th century and became part of Coast Guard Station Brant Point.

A Bloody Battle at Sea

In early October 1814, more than two years into the War of 1812, a monumental fight between the Americans and the British took place off the south shore of Nantucket.

A Commitment to Serving Others

At 2019's Lifesavers Recognition Day, Jennifer Hudson, Director of Instruction at Sankaty Head Golf Club, received a Maurice E. Gibbs Accommodation Award. This is her moving acceptance letter.