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Nantucket Preservation Trust

11 Centre Street
PO Box 158
Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-1387
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Our Mission is to preserve Nantucket’s unique architectural heritage for present and future generations.

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As you stroll on Centre Street, be sure to stop by

As you stroll on Centre Street, be sure to stop by our NPT tree and check out the mini house marker and dollhouse shingle ornaments and cupola tree topper! Happy Stroll Nantucket! 🎄

Our latest house marker is up on Union Street! The

Our latest house marker is up on Union Street! The Greek Revival house called Left Bank was originally constructed on Fayette Street by housewrights William N. Coffin and John S. Macy, and Coffin lived in the home until 1876. It's next owner, Ezra W. Lewis, lived with his family on Fayette Street until 1893, when he moved the house around the corner to a vacant plot of land on Union Street, next door to his brother Edward's home.
Swipe to see a photo of Annie and Ezra Lewis in front of the home, decorated for the 1895 Nantucket centennial, courtesy of @ackhistory.

All year long, Nantucket Preservation Trust works

All year long, Nantucket Preservation Trust works to protect the island's architectural heritage, the very fabric that makes Nantucket so special. Our members make our work possible. This #GivingTuesday, we hope you will consider joining us. Click the link in bio to renew your membership or become a member today.

Dexioma, most likely built by merchant Stephen Hus

Dexioma, most likely built by merchant Stephen Hussey in the mid-18th century, is a 'Sconset classic.
Learn more about its history, and the histories of more that 60 village houses, in Michael May's book 'Sconset: House by House, now back in print!
Click the link in bio to order your copy today.

William Russell, a saddler, moved this house to it

William Russell, a saddler, moved this house to it's present location on Orange Street sometime after 1756, and his descendants retained ownership of the property for four generations, until 1874. It was likey built c. 1723 in the first European settlement of Sherburne, near Capaum Pond.

'Sconset: House by House is back in print! Former

'Sconset: House by House is back in print! Former NPT Executive Director Michael May's book explores the history of over 60 village houses, beautifully illustrated with over 250 images. It makes the perfect holiday gift for any 'Sconset lover in your life — click the link in bio to order a copy today!

Walk down any Nantucket street and you're likely t

Walk down any Nantucket street and you're likely to pass by a building that has been moved and repurposed, like this former school on Quince Street!
Originally constructed between 1834 and 1846 on the corner of Fair and Charter Streets, Hepsibeth Hussey instructed students in the building for more than 20 years. By 1887 the school had been moved to Quince Street and was in use as a stable. Before eventually being converted to a dwelling in the mid-20th century, it also served as an art studio and a “What-Not Shop.”

There's a new house marker on Pine Street! This un

There's a new house marker on Pine Street! This unusual home was originally constructed as a restaurant on Steamboat Wharf c. 1876, then refitted as a dwelling and moved to its current location by Captain John Killen in 1899.

Morning light on upper Main Street 🍂

Morning light on upper Main Street 🍂

The "very witching time of night" approaches... Wh

The "very witching time of night" approaches... What's your favorite Nantucket ghost story?

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