Nahant Historical Society

An annual favorite, contains memorable views of Nahant and its people. Includes rare images both old and new.
 
Note: Past year's calendars, if available, are $5.

by Robert N. Risch and NHS Curator Calantha D. Sears, an entertaining collection of unusual stories from Nahant’s vibrant past extending back over four centuries.

Five years in making, this softbound book is jam-packed with fascinating photos and delightful anecdotes about Massachusetts' smallest town. Learn more about Nahant plus relive the year long celebration of the town's 150^th Anniversary. Price is $15.

The product of over a decade of research into Nahant’s vibrant past, this softbound volume captures the story of everyday Americans, the people of Nahant, Massachusetts's smallest town, trying valiantly to deal with the impact of the Civil War and its aftermath. This book demonstrates eloquently and universally its theme, not mere storytelling but by example, showing the reader that war is a test of character not only for the soldiers but those at home who care for the veterans and their families during and long after the conflict has ended.
 
Written by Steven C. Eames, professor of history at Mount Ida College.

Nahant: the Painted Shores: The exhibition catalogue of the Society’s landmark 2005 exhibition featuring vibrant seascapes and artists’ biographies. Discover Nahant through many artists’ eyes.

This lovely CD contains Nahant-related music such as the Nahant Waltz and the Sea Serpent Polka. The music, produced by Spare Parts and reconstructed from sheet music in the archives of the Nahant Historical Society, has been enjoyed at the annual Nahant Victorian Day Ball, run by Katy and Ben Bishop, for over a decade. A special favorite is The Nahant Quadrille, which has had all 5 dance figures reconstructed by Dr. Patri J. Pugliese.

This charming book springs from a master partnership between poet Robert Risch and photographer Robert Wilson. Come, take a delightful armchair journey about our village by the sea.

Many talented Nahant photographers gave their images to form this limited collage of charming and inviting views.

Softback reprint of the 1996 edition brought back by popular demand! This book is brimming with rare photographs and his superb illustrations, this history of Nahant's military coastal installations is a powerful depiction of how our tiny town helped to protect Massachusetts Bay from 1886 to 1960s.
 
Written by Gerald W. Butler, Captain, Massachusetts State Guard, retired

This lovely book offers an opportunity to learn about the wondrous pebbles that abound on Nahant beaches. Proceeds benefit the Society and the Nahant Public Library.
 
Written by Daniel deStefano and Robert Risch

Limited edition, handcrafted in an uncommon color by Pairpoint, this cup plate honors the long tradition of service by Nahant firefighters and Nahant's own 19th century fire engine, “Eagle.”

This book details the History of the Nahant & Lynn Street Railway Company.
 
Written by Nahant residents Suzanne Hamill and Ken Wilkie.

This lavishly illustrated volume details 300 years of Nahant's rich and varied history, from its days as a cow pasture to the blizzard of '78.
 
Written by Stanley Paterson and Carl Seaburg, designed by Norman La Liberte. Hardcover, 432 pages, published in 1991.

Wrap yourself in history... Nahant historic sites woven of 100% cotton in pleasing Cranberry, light blue or dark green.

“Did You See That One, Henry?” is a unique and beautifully illustrated guide to wildflowers in Nahant.
 
Written and illustrated by Dan deStefano.

Historic views in 24 detachable postcards. "Glimpses of the Past" also contains several pictures and early maps of Nahant that are included on the outside and inside covers.

These note cards are beautifully printed line drawings of the Egg Rock Lighthouse, the Lifesaving Station, the Public Library, Tudor Wharf and Steamship.
 
By Kenneth Wilkie and Lucy Doane.

These note cards are from a 19th century Longfellow poetry book in our collection that shows an engraving of Egg Rock.