COFFIN SCHOOL

NANTUCKET, MA

Coffin School is a historic building located in Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA. The school was built in 1827 and named after Admiral Sir Isaac Coffin, a prominent Nantucket native. The building was originally used as a school for girls, and later became a public school for both boys and girls.

The Coffin School is a two-story brick building with a traditional New England design, featuring a central entrance flanked by two symmetrical wings. The interior of the building has been restored to reflect its original use as a school, with classrooms, a library, and an assembly hall.

Today, the Coffin School is home to the Nantucket Historical Association’s Research Library and Archives. The library contains a vast collection of historical documents, photographs, and artifacts related to the history of Nantucket Island. Visitors can access the library’s resources by appointment, and attend lectures, workshops, and other educational events hosted by the Nantucket Historical Association.

The Coffin School is an important landmark in Nantucket’s history, reflecting the island’s commitment to education and preservation of its cultural heritage. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and has been designated as a National Historic Landmark.

COFFIN SCHOOL is a Uncategorized or General Museum in NANTUCKET MA. US MID #8402500175

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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• telephone: 5082282505
• website: http://www.eganmaritime.org/welcome-to-the-egan-maritime-institute

EGAN INSTITUTE OF MARITIME
4 WINTER ST
NANTUCKET
MA
02554

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