56 Centre Street
 56 Centre Street is currently in the process of renovations taken on by ReMain Nantucket. Upon completion ReMain’s goal is to create a new home for the Nantucket Community […]
Cherry Cottage
Cherry Cottage 1900 Cherry Cottage, a documentary directed by Dave Simonds was released at the 2013 Berkshire International Film Festival. It focuses on a cottage located in Stockbridge, Massachusetts built
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View of ‘Sconset, by Rev. L. W. Bostwick, 1879 That ’Sconset was among the first summer resorts in the nation? Established as a fishing station in the late 1700s, its
Fire Hose Cart House
The Fire Hose Cart House is located at 8 India Street and is the NPT’s most recent preservation easement.This is the last remaining cart house on the island, which was
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National Historic Landmark Update
The long awaited update of the National Historic Landmark designation for Nantucket has been approved and signed by the Secretary of the Interior. Although the island has been recognized as
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NPT Welcomes 2013 Interns
The Nantucket Preservation Trust is pleased to welcome our 2013 Interns, Kelly Perkins and Kara Livintas. The NPT’s intern are students at The Preservation Institute Nantucket (PIN) field school, which
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NPT Hires Marisa Holden as Marketing Associate
The Nantucket Preservation Trust is pleased to announce the hiring of Marisa Holden as the marketing associate. Marisa is a born and raised Nantucket Native who graduated with a Public
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NPT Presents Study of HDC Best Practices
The Nantucket Preservation Trust is pleased to announce the  completion of its independent study on best practices for the historic district commission. Undertaken this winter and early spring, the report
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Conservation of the Mitchell House Continues
With the support of grants, the Mitchell House’s southern façade has been re-shingled. The old shingles were no longer sufficient to protect the Mitchell House from weather. The shingles had
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Preservation Awards: Call for Nominations
Preservation Awards honor projects, individuals and organizations that have made a positive impact in preserving Nantucket’s historic character. It is our hope that the awards will continue to encourage proper
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New Walking Tour App Debuts!
The Nantucket Preservation Trust now makes it possible for you to explore the rich history and architectural heritage of one of the most celebrated streets in America – at your
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NPT Receives Garden Club of America Award
On Wednesday, August 22, 2012 the Nantucket Preservation Trust was honored at the Nantucket Garden Club’s Annual Meeting with a Garden Club of America Award for its “significant contribution to
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