The Levi Starbuck House
We’re thrilled to add another house to our 2018 Nantucket Preservation Symposium. The Levi Starbuck house at 14 Orange Street (built 1837) was home to whale oil merchant Levi Starbuck […]
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Nantucket Historic Interiors Survey: We Need Your Help!
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
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Daffodil Festival Weekend is Here
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
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“Decisions in Preservation” Case Study: 6 Gull Island Lane
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
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Two Weeks Left for Symposium Early Registration!
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
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Last Chance to Submit Nominations for the Preservation Awards!
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
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Women’s History Month | Phebe Ann Coffin Hanaford
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
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Letter to the Editor Regarding Pending Demolition of Jacobs House
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
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Fête Flashback!
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.
Celebrate Restoration Role Models with the Preservation Awards
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
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NPT Welcomes New Staff Members
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.
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Now Accepting Nominations for the 2018 Preservation Awards!
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,
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