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Maria Mitchell Birthplace House

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Located on Vestal St., this is a restored traditional style Nantucket house that was the birthplace of America's first woman astronomer. Exhibits depict the life of Mitchell, her discoveries and teachings. A summer lecture series is featured.

Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am-4pm in mid-June through August 31.

Location: 1 Vestal St., Nantucket Massachusetts 02554 Telephone 508-228-2896

Other History nearby:
(Nantucket) 72 Centre Street
(Harwich) Brooks Academy Museum
(Falmouth) Cape Cod Children's Museum
(Centerville) Centerville Historical Society Museum
(Chatham) Chatham Railroad Museum
(Edgartown) Daggett House

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