You may already know that Nantucket boasts one of the largest concentrations of pre-Civil War era buildings in the country, with more than 800 such structures. While much work […]
Nantucket Historic Interiors Survey: We Need Your Help! Read More »
The 44th Annual Daffodil Festival on Nantucket starts today, and it couldn’t come any sooner! Winters on Nantucket are long, grey, and cold, and the Daffodil Festival heralds the coming
Daffodil Festival Weekend is Here Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 Fête and house tour.
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 »
Winter on Nantucket means a slower pace of life for many, but not for the island’s craftspeople. As you drive around the island and consider the many building projects,
Now Accepting Nominations for the 2018 Preservation Awards! Read More »
By Mary Bergman, guest blogger The Nantucket Preservation Trust is on the move! After seven years at the organization’s former home on Main Street, the NPT relocated to historic Sherburne
