Haley Cottage in Shambles
Even in Celia Thaxter's young days, the Haley Cottage needed work
The Simple Art of Uncle Oscar
Celia Thaxter's baby brother was an artist and poet too
Celia Thaxter’s Poem about a Norwegian Murder Victim
What can we learn from Celia Thaxter’s Norwegian poems?
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
An Introduction to Hawthorne on the Isles of Shoals
Craig Brown paves the way for the must-read 1852 journals of Nathaniel Hawthorne
Two Monuments Honor the Man Who Named New England
Dueling John Smith Monuments on Star Island and Rye Harbor in 2014
Miss Nancy Underhill Swept Off Star Island in 1848?
Suicide, accident, or a massive rogue wave? Write your own ending.
“Weight of Water” Film Bombed, But is Still Worth Watching
The 1873 Smuttynose murders were too complex for the novel or film
A Quick History of the Isles of Shoals
400 years in a nutshell for those new to the Isles of Shoals
He Met the Smuttynose Murderer
John Downs claimed Louis Wagner rocked his cradle on Star Island
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?