Summer Lecture & Luncheon

Join the Nantucket Preservation Trust for its annual Summer Lecture & Luncheon featuring renowned designer and author Hutton Wilkinson.

In his presentation, “A Phoenix Tale of Rebirth and Continuance: Saving Dawnridge,” Wilkinson will share the remarkable story of preserving Dawnridge, the legendary Beverly Hills estate of designer Tony Duquette. Through vivid storytelling and imagery, he will explore the home’s extraordinary design, its cultural legacy, and the work required to protect and continue Duquette’s creative vision.

The lecture will be followed by a three-course luncheon at the White Elephant Village Ballroom.

Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: White Elephant Village Ballroom

Leadership and general admission tickets are available. Visit nantucketpreservation.org to learn more and reserve your seat.