Beautifully done. Bacķ in the 90's I delivered nursery stock to Nantucket. My Mom came with me. Streets were not made for an 18 wheeler, but I loved every minute I was there. The people were the most wonderful and gracious hosts. Again, a very well done film.❤
In 1980 while in the U.S. Coast Guard, I was stationed in Woods Hole on a buoy tender. We used to cruise by Nantucket all the time on I way to break ice or service buoys in the area. Martha's Vineyard was always accessible but Nantucket was exclusive...or I thought it was. I saw the Cape from Woods Hole to Province Town. I never made it to Nantucket. This part of the east coast has its own vibe. I was lucky enough to have lived there and watch it all come alive every summer.
Years ago, as a young man, I was on Nantucket for about 6 months. I have never left... my blood is still there. At 82 y/o now, I will never be able to return, ( I also know the Nantucket that was there in the early 1960s is not there anymore. So I really do not want to go back and ruin my memories.) As I said, my blood is still there, and ALWAYS will be! .....Captain (USCG) A. Gardner Coffin, III 10/31/2024
As a New Englander, a Quaker who loves both nature and history, I yearned to visit Nantucket for many years. Trying to do so however proved to be a real challenge. The ferry is very expensive and trying to find accommodations that were affordable- and this was off season- was almost impossible. Once I managed to get there, this economic barrier continued to be an obstacle. Since it was after August, the public buses were basically truncated so you couldn’t really visit the entire island. The restaurants were also so expensive, I had to buy prepared food at the grocery store in order to eat. I felt like Nantucket had a huge sign on it that read: If you are not rich, don’t come here! What a disappoint that was. If Nantucket is America, it is the rich, very priviledged side of America, and certainly not representative of the larger community. It may have started diverse, economically and culturally, but like many coastal areas, working class people are being pushed out.
You are absolutely right. Nantucket has become totally inaccessible for many. But some of the specialness was the historic isolation, to become what it uniquely was. All that is long gone. Luckily, America is privileged to have many other equally beautiful seascapes and some very special mountains.
I spent two full weeks on Nantucket in August of 1970 when I was sixteen years of age. This was a time of the final wave of the hippie generation. The vacation affected me deeply, and though I vowed to return I never did. I can't say I am sorry as those memories are cherished forever, and as mentioned by others, they can never be relived in our present age. Eating clam chowder and visiting the confectionary shop, and watching the movie in their theater, Bob, Carol, Ted and Alice, and the next week Mash 4017. Art galleries and small museums, the smell of the ocean, and the charm preserved therein the Island, with its cobblestone street, forever it will be with me.
This little film was lovely and extremely well done. I was fortunate to live in Portsmouth, RI for a year....in the old post office building, converted to a two family home. The entire area is magical....but unfortunately, I never got out to Nantucket. Thank you for this view of what I missed.... Well done. Thank you.
I've been to Nantucket and it has such a special feel to it. I was excited to see this documentary but disheartened to hear it was the whaling capital of the world. I only made it through 7 minutes.
I'm a relative of the Coffyn,Starbuck and Macy"s ....My love for the coast is part of my being, thanks so much for this beautiful history and film...maybe someday I will get there, being on the opposite coast.
i was there for only a few days. im a professional photographer and managed quite a few outstanding picture with the limited time i was there. very beautiful place and will be back one day. the erosion is a real kill joy though... its a very different place to be even more so that marthas vineyard or block island. in a weird way, a nostalgic place without having any previous nostalgia for it.
In 1980 while in the U.S. Coast Guard, I was stationed in Woods Hole on a buoy tender. We used to cruise by Nantucket all the time on I way to break ice or service buoys in the area. Martha's Vineyard was always accessible but Nantucket was exclusive...or I thought it was. I saw the Cape from Woods Hole to Province Town. I never made it to Nantucket. This part of the east coast has its own vibe. I was lucky enough to have lived there and watch it all come alive every summer.
Beautifully done. Bacķ in the 90's I delivered nursery stock to Nantucket. My Mom came with me. Streets were not made for an 18 wheeler, but I loved every minute I was there. The people were the most wonderful and gracious hosts. Again, a very well done film.❤
In 1980 while in the U.S. Coast Guard, I was stationed in Woods Hole on a buoy tender. We used to cruise by Nantucket all the time on I way to break ice or service buoys in the area. Martha's Vineyard was always accessible but Nantucket was exclusive...or I thought it was. I saw the Cape from Woods Hole to Province Town. I never made it to Nantucket. This part of the east coast has its own vibe. I was lucky enough to have lived there and watch it all come alive every summer.
Thank you for your service to our Great Nation.
This superior and moving production deserves numerous awards.
Years ago, as a young man, I was on Nantucket for about 6 months. I have never left... my blood is still there. At 82 y/o now, I will never be able to return, ( I also know the Nantucket that was there in the early 1960s is not there anymore. So I really do not want to go back and ruin my memories.) As I said, my blood is still there, and ALWAYS will be!
.....Captain (USCG) A. Gardner Coffin, III 10/31/2024
As a New Englander, a Quaker who loves both nature and history, I yearned to visit Nantucket for many years. Trying to do so however proved to be a real challenge. The ferry is very expensive and trying to find accommodations that were affordable- and this was off season- was almost impossible. Once I managed to get there, this economic barrier continued to be an obstacle. Since it was after August, the public buses were basically truncated so you couldn’t really visit the entire island. The restaurants were also so expensive, I had to buy prepared food at the grocery store in order to eat. I felt like Nantucket had a huge sign on it that read: If you are not rich, don’t come here! What a disappoint that was. If Nantucket is America, it is the rich, very priviledged side of America, and certainly not representative of the larger community. It may have started diverse, economically and culturally, but like many coastal areas, working class people are being pushed out.
You are absolutely right. Nantucket has become totally inaccessible for many. But some of the specialness was the historic isolation, to become what it uniquely was. All that is long gone. Luckily, America is privileged to have many other equally beautiful seascapes and some very special mountains.
I spent two full weeks on Nantucket in August of 1970 when I was sixteen years of age. This was a time of the final wave of the hippie generation. The vacation affected me deeply, and though I vowed to return I never did. I can't say I am sorry as those memories are cherished forever, and as mentioned by others, they can never be relived in our present age. Eating clam chowder and visiting the confectionary shop, and watching the movie in their theater, Bob, Carol, Ted and Alice, and the next week Mash 4017. Art galleries and small museums, the smell of the ocean, and the charm preserved therein the Island, with its cobblestone street, forever it will be with me.
This little film was lovely and extremely well done. I was fortunate to live in Portsmouth, RI for a year....in the old post office building, converted to a two family home. The entire area is magical....but unfortunately, I never got out to Nantucket. Thank you for this view of what I missed.... Well done. Thank you.
My children’s and my happy place ❤ A true blessing.
Wow! Thank you! Been on my bucket list, now even more !
Wonderful documentary 👏 ❤️
Thank you for sharing this.
Well done!
didnt even know it existed but this docu is fabulous and i learnt so much. It is idyllic. xxx
I've been to Nantucket and it has such a special feel to it. I was excited to see this documentary but disheartened to hear it was the whaling capital of the world. I only made it through 7 minutes.
I'm a relative of the Coffyn,Starbuck and Macy"s ....My love for the coast is part of my being, thanks so much for this beautiful history and film...maybe someday I will get there, being on the opposite coast.
Nicely narrated and a great historic film overall.
i was there for only a few days. im a professional photographer and managed quite a few outstanding picture with the limited time i was there. very beautiful place and will be back one day. the erosion is a real kill joy though...
its a very different place to be even more so that marthas vineyard or block island. in a weird way, a nostalgic place without having any previous nostalgia for it.
In 1980 while in the U.S. Coast Guard, I was stationed in Woods Hole on a buoy tender. We used to cruise by Nantucket all the time on I way to break ice or service buoys in the area. Martha's Vineyard was always accessible but Nantucket was exclusive...or I thought it was. I saw the Cape from Woods Hole to Province Town. I never made it to Nantucket. This part of the east coast has its own vibe. I was lucky enough to have lived there and watch it all come alive every summer.