It was standing (or sitting) room only on Friday, 10/17/25, at Fairhaven Town Hall, when The Fairhaven Historical Society hosted Nathaniel Philbrick, who discussed his book, “In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex.” Hundreds showed up, filling the main floor of the auditorium and the balcony. Mr. Philbrick discussed his book and signed copies.
It was the inaugural event of the Debra Charpentier Lecture Series, honoring the Millicent Library’s long time archivist. Learn more about the Fairhaven Historical Society at https://www.historicalsocietyfairhaven.org.
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- The main floor of the auditorium at Fairhaven Town Hall is standing (or sitting) room only to hear author Nathanial Philbrick discuss his book, “In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex,” sponsored by the Fairhaven Historical Society on 10/17/25. Photo courtesy of Lauren Grant.
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- Author, Nathanial Philbrick, signs a copy of his book, “In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex,” for Jack Grant during an event hosted by the Fairhaven Historical Society on 10/17/25 in Fairhaven Town Hall. Photo courtesy of Lauren Grant.
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- L-R: Lauren Grant, Fairhaven Historical Society board member; author, Nathaniel Philbrick; and FHS President, Enrique Goytizolo, pose for a photo in the Town Hall auditorium on 10/17/25 when Mr. Philbrick discussed his book, “In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex.” Photo courtesy of Lauren Grant.
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- L-R: Beth Luey, Fairhaven Historical Society board member; Jessica Fidalgo; Lauren Grant, FHS board member; and Kevin Grant have a word with author, Nathaniel Philbrick, in the Town Hall auditorium on 10/17/25 when Mr. Philbrick discussed his book, “In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex.” Photo courtesy of Lauren Grant.
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