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Save the Dates: July 30 – August 1, 2020

As the NHA’s premier summer fundraiser, Nantucket by Design celebrates the island’s unique influence on American design with engaging lectures, previewing an antique show, lively panel discussions, and both intimate and grand gatherings.

Kelly Williams, Chair
Nantucket by Design 2020

Nantucket by Design
2020 Events

Design Luncheon

Thursday, July 30
White Elephant Village Ballroom
11:30am

A champagne reception and lunch held with keynote presentation by Alessandra Branca.

Chaired by Tharon Anderson Mcevoy
Sponsored by Centre Pointe

The Nantucket Summer Antiques Show Preview Party

Thursday, July 30
Nantucket Boys and Girls Club
6:30pm
VIP: 5:30pm

The Nantucket Historical Association is pleased to partner with The Nantucket Summer Antiques Show, featuring more than 30 fine antiques dealers from the United States & abroad. Managed by The Antiques Council. Enjoy cocktails and light bites while getting an exclusive first access to the show.

Chaired by Maureen and Edward Bousa with Honorary Co-Chair, Kathleen Hay

Antique Show Walk Around

Friday, July 31
Nantucket Boys and Girls Club
9am and 5:30pm

Local designers will walk around the show with guests, giving them an intimate tour of the antiques show.

Design Panel

Friday, July 31
White Elephant Village Ballroom
2pm

The Design Panel brings together an outstanding line-up of Design Leaders each year for a dynamic discussion. Moderated by Steele Marcoux, editor-in-chief of Veranda magazine, featuring designers Meg Braff, Young Huh, and Richard Keith Langham.

All-Star Private Dinners

Friday, July 31
Nantucket Private Homes

Dine with one of the distinguished design luminaries at an intimate dinner in a private Nantucket home.

Chaired by Gary McBournie & William Richards
Sponsored by Workshop/APD

NEW! Saturday Seminars: History of Design

Saturday, Aug 1
NHA 1800 House, 4 Mill Street
10am

The history of design on Nantucket with Ellen Fisher, the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the New York School of Interior Design.

Saturday, Aug 1
NHA Quaker Meeting House, 7 Fair Street
2pm

How to apply design excellence in Landscape architecture with landscape designer Thomas Woltz, of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects.

Night at the Museum

Saturday, Aug 1
Whaling Museum

Set amid Nantucket’s history, a Night at the Museum transforms the Whaling Museum into an unforgettable party venue. The evening includes cocktails, amazing food, rooftop views and dancing the night away under the whale.

Partner Events:

NYSID
Re-imagining Project

July 28-Aug 1
1800 House, 4 Mill Street 11am-4pm
FREE to NHA Members

Students from the New York School of Interior Design will return in 2020 for the fifth year to decorate rooms in the NHA 1800 House, as they have over the past four years in the Oldest House. Directed by Ellen Fisher – Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean, the students develop narratives about their design concepts and rethink modern life in a historic property. The students research the island’s history and culture, and create their vision for you to experience.