William Morris Hunt Dies Mysteriously at Isles of Shoals
Depressed or too infirm to save himself?
“A Tryst” by Celia Thaxter
Her poem foreshadowed a Titanic-like disaster
Land-locked: Celia Thaxter’s First Published Poem
Atlantic editor James Russell Lowell was impressed
A Timeline: The Life of Celia Laighton Thaxter
Biographer Norma Mandel creates a chronology
When William Met Celia
Late in life, William Dean Howells briefly described his first meeting with Celia Thaxter.
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?