As part of the Historic Streetscapes Preservation Master Plan for Nantucket Town, the Preservation Institute Nantucket is conducting a visual preference survey for various materials and treatments of Nantucket streets …
Nantucket Preservation Trust and ReMain Nantucket are partnering to conduct a wide-ranging study about building materials reuse and the feasibility of creating an architectural salvage facility on Nantucket. Planning and …
Kingdom County Productions (KCP), Semester Cinema, and Jay Craven are preparing to make their fourth movie on Nantucket. Semester Cinema is a non-profit experiential learning program where 28 professionals mentor and collaborate with 44 students from 14 …
The Town of Nantucket has announced an increase to its rebate program for the installation of photovoltaic solar panels. Beginning January 1, the rebate will increase to $6,000, up 50 …
We are excited to announce that ‘Sconset: House by House is back in print! Beautifully illustrated with over 250 images, former NPT Executive Director Michael May’s book reveals the history of more …
Nantucket Preservation Trust has successfully completed two new preservation restrictions on 79 Orange Street and 23-25 Wauwinet Road, ensuring that two more island properties will be protected and preserved. A preservation …
Nantucket Preservation Trust annually recognizes individuals and organizations who have undertaken projects that advance the cause of historic preservation on Nantucket. The awards recognize preservation work on historic buildings and …
Join Nantucket Preservation Trust, the Maria Mitchell Association, and the Nantucket Historical Association for a special collaborative tour exploring four centuries of domestic life on Nantucket! The tour will meet …
On June 11, the Historic District Commission voted to adopt new guidelines for building adaptation, Resilient Nantucket: Flooding Adaptation & Building Elevation Design Guidelines. In the following article, originally published in Ramblings, Lisa …
New Flooding Adaptation & Building Elevation Design Guidelines Adapted Read More »
The large tents set up at the Backus playing fields last Saturday might have been mistaken for a town fair, but instead, they hosted a rather unusual Annual Town Meeting. …
Preservation-Friendly Votes at the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Read More »
Every two years, the World Monuments Fund selects 25 cultural heritage places from around the globe for its World Monuments Watch. The World Monuments Watch is “a global program that …
Nantucket Nominated for the World Monuments Fund Watch List Read More »
We are excited to announce that Nantucket Preservation Trust has been awarded a historic properties redevelopment planning grant from the 1772 Foundation to conduct a revolving fund feasibility study. With …
