Historic houses in Nantucket

The Jethro Coffin House, also known as the Oldest House, is a historic residence located on the island of Nantucket in the state of Massachusetts, United States. It was registered as a National Historic Landmark in the National Register of Historic Places in 1968 and is currently operated as a museum by the Nantucket Historical Association.

The Old Mill, located at 50 Prospect Street in Nantucket, Massachusetts, is a historic windmill that was built in 1746. It holds the distinction of being the oldest functioning mill in the United States. This makes it a significant site for those interested in history and engineering.

The Maria Mitchell Association owns several facilities that are open to the public. These include the Maria Mitchell Observatory, the Loines Observatory, a natural history museum, the Maria Mitchell Aquarium in Nantucket Harbor, a history museum which is the birthplace of Maria Mitchell, and a Science Library. Each of these facilities offers unique insights into the world of science and history.