ACONS is an educational webinar series designed to celebrate Nantucket Sound’s exceptional environment, robust history, and cultural importance to the Cape and Islands. These monthly webinars provide free, accessible, and fun learning opportunities for individuals and families in the safety of their own homes through Zoom. We hope that this series will culminate in a live celebration later this year.
Each webinar will feature a renowned expert in their field, presenting on one of the Sound’s unique values – and answering your questions in a live Q&A session to follow.
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The Alliance hosts its first ACONS LIVE event on Nantucket Sound at The Beach Club in Centerville. Sessions will be held throughout the day, with local experts discussing Nantucket Sound’s rich environment, historic value, and economic impact to the Cape & Islands. Networking & Cocktail Hour at 5pm. Click here for more information and for a listing of our speakers and performers.
Guest Speaker: Patrick Cassidy (New England Maritime and Cape on the Fly) discusses the unique challenges of boating in and around Nantucket Sound.
Guest Speaker: Nat Benjamin (Gannon & Benjamin Marine Railway) speaks about boat design and building methods, including construction of the 65′ schooner, Juno.
Guest Speaker: Historian and author Theresa Mitchell (Cape Cod Bay and Hidden History of Cape Cod) speaks about the amazing history of Nantucket Sound.
Guest speaker: Wendy Northcross of the JFK Hyannis Museum discusses the Kennedys & their ties to the sea and Nantucket Sound.
If you would like to learn about sponsorship opportunities, have any questions, or would like to be a guest speaker, please contact us.
