Haley Cottage in Shambles
Even in Celia Thaxter's young days, the Haley Cottage needed work
Celia Thaxter’s Poem about a Norwegian Murder Victim
What can we learn from Celia Thaxter’s Norwegian poems?
Celia Thaxter Sold Typewriters
Writers have come a long way since 1887, more or less.
Nathaniel Hawthorne: 10-Days at the Isles of Shoals in 1852
Arguably, the most compelling word-picture of life at the Shoals as tourism challenged two centuries of fishing culture
Anne Molloy, Adventure Author
A true professional with a deep interest in local history, she desires more attention today
FAQ: Thinking of Visiting the Isles of Shoals?
Our quick reply to frequently asked questions
Unknown Celia Thaxter Portrait Discovered
What's the story behind this mysterious caped crusader?
Piccola: The Lost Christmas Classic of Celia Thaxter
includes a BONUS study guide on "Little Piccola"
Celia Thaxter Attacks Heartless Women Wearing Birds as Fashion
Include Celia's 1886 full article on "Heartless women"
Chatting with the Dead
Spiritualism and séances attracted millions in the 1800s
Celia Thaxter’s Shocking Smuttynose Murder Letter
"Poor thing," Celia wrote of Maren Hontvet, "she tried hard to save the others."
Celia Thaxter’s Kaleidoscopic Appeal, Part 1
Child, mother, wife, poet