Millie’s

Mildred Carpenter Jewett, lovingly known as “Madaket Millie,” was born on Nantucket in 1907 and spent nearly her entire life on the island, leaving only 10 times in 83 years. Though she was known for her no-nonsense edge with adults, Millie had a soft spot for children, animals, and her neighbors. Her small cottage along the marshes of Hither Creek served many roles over the years: an ice cream parlor, a refuge for injured wildlife, a dog training center, and even a U.S. Coast Guard lookout.