The NHA’s major summer fundraiser!
August 1 – August 4, 2018
The Nantucket Historical Association presents its major summer fundraiser, Nantucket by Design, August 1-4, 2018.
At the height of Nantucket’s summer season, the NHA celebrates the island’s unique influences on American design. Enjoy engaging lectures, lively panel discussions, and both intimate and grand gatherings.
A special thank you to our 2017-2018 Nantucket by Design Chair, Phoebe Tudor.
Honoring Janet and Rick Sherlund.
Join Us at the Leadership Level
(Buy individual event tickets below.)
Learn more about the luminaries who will be joining us this year
Thank you to our Nantucket by Design 2018 Sponsors
Nantucket by Design
Kick-Off Event
Thu, May 3, 1pm
Boston Design Center
5th Floor, Seminar Room
Boston Design Center and Nantucket by Design present an afternoon featuring an exciting discussion with Gary McBournie moderated by Sophie Donelson, editor-in-chief, House Beautiful.
Sips and sweets to follow hosted in Waterworks showroom.
Nantucket by Design Schedule of Events
Welcome Cocktail Party
Wed, Aug 1, 6pm
Private Residence
For all who join us at the Leadership Level.
Kick-off Nantucket by Design week with design luminaries hosted at a private Nantucket residence.
Sponsored by Northwestern Mutual- Fred O’Connor, CFP along with Centre Pointe, and Oomph.
Design Luncheon
Thu, Aug 2, 11:30am
White Elephant Village Ballroom
Champagne reception, lunch, and Q&A, moderated by Sophie Donelson, editor-in-chief of House Beautiful magazine. Keynote presentation by David Kleinberg, of David Kleinberg Design Associates.
Sponsored by Kathleen Hay Designs along with Nantucket Lightshop, The Tile Room, and The Water Closet.
Design Panel
Fri, Aug 3, 4pm
Doors open 3:30pm
White Heron Theatre
Moderated by Chesie Breen, editor of ID Boston magazine and Founder/Principal NivenBreen. Lively panel discussion on the latest design trends with Amanda Lindroth, David Netto, and Nick Voulgaris III.
Sponsored by Boston Design Center
All-Star Private Dinners
Presented by Magellan Jets
Fri, Aug 3, 7pm
Private Nantucket Homes and NHA Historic Sites
Enjoy an intimate candlelit dinner featuring a design luminary, chaired by Bill Richards and Gary McBournie.
Design Sponsors: Mottahedeh and Thomas Moser Furniture.
Night at the Museum
Sat, Aug 4, 7pm
VIP Entry 6:30pm
Whaling Museum
Honoring Janet and Rick Sherlund, a grand party immersed in Nantucket’s history.
Attire: Summer cocktail blue and white.
Can’t join us this year?
Please consider supporting Nantucket by Design, the NHA’s major fundraiser of the year, by making a donation.
