Character building programs in Nantucket, Massachusetts

The Nantucket Boys & Girls Club is a non-profit organization located at 61 Sparks Avenue in Nantucket, Massachusetts. This institution provides a safe and positive environment for children and teens to participate in a variety of educational, recreational, and social activities. With a focus on character development, leadership skills, and academic success, the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club aims to empower young individuals to reach their full potential. Through programs such as sports leagues, arts and crafts, tutoring, and community service projects, the club fosters a sense of belonging and camaraderie among its members. Join us today and become part of a supportive community that encourages growth, learning, and friendship.

Nantucket Preservation Trust, located at 11 Centre Street in Nantucket, Massachusetts, is dedicated to protecting, promoting, and preserving the island's unique architectural heritage and sense of place. The institution offers preservation easements, easement properties, a resource guide, preservation symposiums, summer lectures, annual fêtes, exhibitions, auctions, and walking tours. The trust strives to create a more sustainable future and save historic building materials for reuse. Donations help support their mission of preserving Nantucket's historic character. Contact them at 508-228-1387 or info@nantucketpreservation.org.

Stone Alley is a historic cobbled passage located at 9 Union Street in Nantucket, Massachusetts. This iconic alleyway has been a symbol of Nantucket for many decades, with its picturesque view up to the Unitarian Church tower and the Town Clock. Artists and photographers have captured the beauty of Stone Alley over the years, with postcards and paintings showcasing its charm. The oldest remaining house on Stone Alley, the Solomon and Paul Gardner house, dates back to 1720. Generations of families have lived in this house, including notable figures such as blacksmith Clinton Parker and librarian Clara Parker. The alley has been a subject of nostalgia and preservation efforts, with calls to maintain its historic character and beauty.