Preservation Institute Nantucket
PIN Summer 2026 Information will be released in January.
Until then, please take a look at our PIN2025 student work.
Explore Nantucket’s heritage this summer with a trip to the nation’s oldest operating field school for historic preservation, Preservation Institute Nantucket (PIN). Since 1972, the University of Florida’s PIN program has hosted over 700 students to document and protect Nantucket’s architectural and cultural heritage. PIN is an 8-10 week summer fieldcourse run from June-late July or early August that focuses on training application historic preservation skills for real-world needs on the island of Nantucket, a National Historic Landmark.
Time for fun is an integral part of PIN! Explore local museums and restaurants, celebrate the 4th of July festivities, and enjoy the surf and sun at pristine beaches. Kayak and paddleboard through winding creeks, embark on bike adventures, and savor the flavors of Nantucket’s farm-fresh produce, freshly caught seafood, and local brews. A summer at PIN is a life-changing experience, bridging technical knowledge in the field of historic preservation with real-world applications, and forging life-long friendships and professional connections. We hope to see you “on island” soon!
PIN is open to graduate and upper-level undergraduate students from any institution across the world as well as recent graduates from the past three years.
Applications Due: March 1 (Priority) and April 30 (Final)
Fee: $4,500 (includes tuition, housing and field trips)
Curriculum: 6 graduate credits, transferrable