Nahant’s Unique Connection to Howard Johnson’s Ice Cream

Presented by author, Anthony Sammarco. Enjoy an ice cream treat following the lecture. Sunday, June 23rd, 2PM; Serenity Room, Nahant Community Center

Gift of James J. MacArthur, courtesy of Roz Puleo, Nahant Historical Society

Tennis Etiquette Through the Edwardian Era

Presented by Etiquetteer, Robert Dimmick. Come learn the proper behavior for early tennis enthusiasts at the turn of the 20th century, both on and off the court. Sunday, June 30th, 2PM; Rose Marie Room, first floor, Nahant Community Center

Harleston Parker Collection, Nahant Historical Society, ca. 1900

150th Anniversary of the First Game of Lawn Tennis

The Nahant Tennis Club is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the first game of lawn tennis played in the US, which happened in Nahant in 1874. The Society is collaborating with the Tennis Club in honoring this historic event. For more details, check out the Tennis Club website. nahanttennis.org