At just about 6.5 miles long, Milestone Road connects Nantucket’s two historic cores: the bustling harbor front of downtown and the quiet village of ’Sconset. Yet Milestone Road is …
Milestone Road: Six and a Half Miles, Hundreds of Years of History Read More »
Originally the site of the Ocean View House Annex, One Ocean Ave stands out in the small village of ‘Sconset on the island’s eastern end. Harry Lange Burrage (1872-1951) president …
Each year, Nantucket Preservation Trust’s August Fête takes you inside some of the island’s most historic homes. This year’s Broadway Revival August Fête celebrate’s ‘Sconset’s history as an actor’s colony. With …
Each year the Nantucket Preservation Trust recognizes individuals and organizations that advance the cause of historic preservation on Nantucket. Awards are provided for preservation work on historic buildings and landscapes, …
Announcing the 2019 Preservation Award Recipients Read More »
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ｊｏｓｈｕａ Ｂｒａｄｆｏｒｄ Ｇｒａｙ (@joshuabradfordgray) “You’ve got to practically row to my front door as it is.” That’s what one resident on …
Keeping History Above Water: Historic Flooding on Nantucket Part 2 Read More »
Winter on Nantucket means punishing winds, high tides, and storm surges. Many of the low-lying areas of Nantucket town experience flooding during storm events. What do these flooding events mean …
Keeping History Above Water: Nantucket | Historic Flooding on Nantucket Part 1 Read More »
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there… The official start of winter is still a week away, but it’s …
The Stockings Were Hung by the Chimney With Care… Read More »
Thanksgiving is all about coming home and spending time with your family and friends, and there’s no better place to come home to than Nantucket. The Nantucket Preservation Trust works …
Let’s Talk Turkey (& Pumpkins & Potatoes & Squash) Read More »
Walk a little ways up past the Pacific National Bank on Main Street, and you’ll find some of the island’s grandest homes. 86 Main Street, which recently underwent a careful …
One of our most visible program at the Nantucket Preservation Trust is our house markers. Chances are, you’ve noticed these wooden tablets on historic homes around town. They tell you …
The weather is still warm here on Nantucket, but many of our island visitors and friends have begun their journeys home as the new school year looms on the horizon. …
We’re thrilled to partner with the Nantucket Historical Association to present a lecture on The Life and Work of Addison Mizner with author Richard René Silvin. Join us Thursday, …
The Life & Work of Addison Mizner on August 23rd Read More »
