Mystery & Mayhem on the Isles of Shoals and Beyond

Historic Star

Saturday, August 25 to Tuesday, August 28 or Saturday, September 1

  

Ann Beattie knows a good story when she hears one, and historic Star Island is filled with them. From famous American authors to shipwrecks, ghosts and murder, the Isles of Shoals spins a fascinating yarn. Hear her tell of how this island off the coast of New Hampshire has captured her imagination and spirit.

Ann is the chairperson of the 2012 Historic Star program themed "Mystery and Mayhem on the Isles of Shoals and Beyond."

Investigate the lore and legends of the Isles of Shoals and the nearby seacoast. Determine the truth behind stories of pirates, treasure, ghosts and murder just 10 miles off the coasts of Maine and New Hampshire. Learn of the isolated village of Gosport on Star Island and the seemingly peculiar behavior of its residents. Immerse yourself in scandals of bygone eras.

Register now for the 7-night conference and save 30% on room and board!

Download the 2012 program guide (PDF).

Guest Speakers: Isles of Shoals and Seacoast historians
Minister: Rev. Rosemarie Smurzynski

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Registering for this conference

Registration
  Conference Programming Fee Room & Board Deposit
Full Conference $100/adult, $80/child 6-17, free/child under 6 $200/person 6 years and older
3-night $65/adult, $40/child 6-17, free/child under 6 $100/person 6 years and older

How to register

  1. Download the 2012 Registration Form.
  2. Fill out both sides of the registration form.
  3. Send to the Conference Registrar as directed below, along with one check for the Room and Board Deposit and Conference Programming Fee (both specified above).
  4. The Conference Registrar will be in touch with you after your registration is received.

Make check out to: Star Island Corporation, memo: Historic Star Conference
Registrar: Patricia Coleman, email hidden; JavaScript is required, (603) 436-7816, 61 Tidewater Farm Road, Greenland, NH 03840.
Scholarship Information: Please apply to SIC Scholarship Fund

Adult Room &  Board Rates (18+)
  Triple Double Single Motel
Double
Motel
Single
7-Night Conferences $772 $815 $1040 $981 $1420
3-Night Conference $349 $368 $462 $439 $622
Questions about rates? Contact the conference registrar.
Youth Rates
  Under 6 6-11 Yrs 12-17 Yrs
7-Night Youth $0 $495 $660
3-Nights Youth $0 $225 $301
Questions about rates? Contact the conference registrar.

Star Island is one of the rocky, wind-swept Isles of Shoals, located off the coast of Rye, New Hampshire. For over 100 years, summers here have provided individuals and families with a welcome respite from their busy mainland lives.

Star Island Corporation is a nonprofit organization which maintains the island and its facilities and provides hospitality services for visitors.

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Fax: (603) 430-6270
Island Phone: (603) 601-0832
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Morton-Benedict House
30 Middle Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801

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