Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket – Hayley Nelson & Keely Farrell - Andrea Doria Exhibit

Host Joanna Roche of the Maria Mitchell Association sits down with Hayley Nelson and Keely Farrell from the Egan Maritime Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum for a fascinating conversation about their Nantucket origin stories, what inspired them to make the island home, and the work they do preserving Nantucket’s rich maritime history. The discussion dives into Egan Maritime’s new Andrea Doria exhibit, exploring the story behind the legendary luxury liner, the dramatic 1956 shipwreck off the Nantucket coast, and why the tragedy continues to captivate historians, divers, and maritime enthusiasts decades later. Joanna, Hayley, and Keely also reflect on the importance of keeping these stories alive for future generations through education, exhibits, and community engagement on Nantucket.