Built sometime after 1784, 6 Gull Island Lane was originally part of the Thomas Gardner estate. Gardner likely built it for his daughter Hannah (1782-1809) at the time of her […]
“Decisions in Preservation” Case Study: 6 Gull Island Lane Read More »
Believe it or not, Spring is here. Well, at least according to the calendar. There are signs of life all over, and lots of work being done to get ready
Silk & Straw (& Spring) on Nantucket Read More »
There are two weeks left to register for the Nantucket Preservation Symposium Workshop at our special early bird rate of $295 per ticket. We hope you’ll join us for
Two Weeks Left for Symposium Early Registration! Read More »
The grand Greek Revival building on the corner of India and Federal Streets is the Nantucket Atheneum, the island’s library. It has been home to a cadre of exceptional women,
Women’s History & the Nantucket Atheneum Read More »
Hear ye, Hear ye! It’s your last chance to submit nominations for the 2018 Preservation Awards! Help us recognize preservation efforts on Nantucket, and showcase the work of our island’s
Last Chance to Submit Nominations for the Preservation Awards! Read More »
Walk down nearly any lane in Nantucket, past nearly every home or public building and you are likely to stumble onto a site important to women’s history. This month, we’re
Women’s History Month | Phebe Ann Coffin Hanaford Read More »
This letter originally appeared in the March 1, 2018 issue of the Inquirer and Mirror. We are sad to report that the Jacobs House was demolished on March 6, 2018. HDC
Letter to the Editor Regarding Pending Demolition of Jacobs House Read More »
The residents of 27 York Street have always been ahead of their time. Seneca Boston, a weaver and formerly enslaved man, purchased land at 27 York Street in 1744—a full
Mizpah | Boston-Higginbotham House Read More »
On a brisk February day, August seems light years away. But summer will be here before you know it, and with it comes our August FĂŞte and house tour.
Early Registration & Scholarship Application Now Available for the 2018 Nantucket Preservation Symposium Workshop “You already know a lot about buildings,” architectural historian Brian Pfeiffer said to attendees at the
Announcing the 2018 Preservation Symposium Read More »
Preservation is possible! The Nantucket Preservation Trust is still seeking nominations for the 2018 Preservation Awards. Celebrating the achievements of craftspeople, the stewardship of homeowners, and the thoughtfulness of building
Celebrate Restoration Role Models with the Preservation Awards Read More »
The Nantucket Preservation Trust has some exciting news! We are pleased to welcome Michelle Whelan, Director of Development, and Mary Bergman, Director of Media and Communications to the NPT staff.
NPT Welcomes New Staff Members Read More »
