The greatest catastrophe in Nantucket history was the Great Fire of 1846, and a Charman painting from the Egan Collection vividly tells the story on the cusp on its 173rd anniversary.
On July 4, 1881, the Nantucket Railroad took its first trip. Wanting to memorialize this pivotal moment, Bud Egan commissioned celebrated marine artist, Rodney Charman, to paint the scene.
Thanks to the generous support Nantucket Island Resorts and its Nantucket Boat Basin, Egan Maritime's Tall Ship partners enjoy dock space for Sea of Opportunities student sail experiences.
Make a splash with Nantucket's seafaring history and Egan Maritime in July! By land and by sea, we've got enchanting sails, heroic tales and free Family Days to make this summer the best one yet.
Dive into Nantucket's seafaring history with Egan Maritime this June! By land and by sea, we've got splashy opportunities to hear heroic island tales and enjoy free family days at the Museum.
With new artifacts from the collection on display and a new exhibition to share with the public, the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum will open its doors on Saturday, May 25.
As the island anticipates the arrival of summer, Mill Hill Press manager, Catherine Butler Hull, has gathered her recommendations for distinctly Nantucket beach reads.
Eighteen works from the Egan Art Collection by island nurse and artist, Ethel Anderson, have found a new gallery space at the new Nantucket Cottage Hospital.
For several artists on Nantucket and beyond, the patronage of Bud Egan made it possible for them to flourish in the art world. For Nantucket, Bud's patronage left a legacy of maritime and island art.