Events

Aug. 31

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Yoga with YogiJay

Join YogiJay (Jason Mazar-Kelly) of WholesomeMV and the Museum for our 5th season of yoga at MVM! Each Saturday morning YogiJay will lead an engaging community-based all-levels yoga class on the Lewis Lawn, overlooking Lagoon Pond. This weekly event is a great way to connect with the community and enjoy the practice of movement, meditation, and breath in one of the most beautiful spots on Island.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Sep. 5

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Introduction to MV History Lecture Series: Week 3 (1820s-1920s)

Join us on Thursdays in August and September for our Introduction to Martha's Vineyard History Lecture Series. Week 3 will focus on whaling, fishing, and shipping in the 1820s-1920s.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Sep. 6

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Remarkable History of Penikese Island

Discover the rich tapestry of Penikese Island’s history with Kimberly Ulmer, Executive Director of the Penikese Island School. Spanning its early days as a natural history school to its time as a leper colony, and now a vital wildlife sanctuary, Penikese has played a diverse range of roles. Join us to explore this unique island's past and the ways in which it continues to inspire and educate as a hub for environmental stewardship and science education.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Sep. 7

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Yoga with YogiJay

Join YogiJay (Jason Mazar-Kelly) of WholesomeMV and the Museum for our 5th season of yoga at MVM! Each Saturday morning YogiJay will lead an engaging community-based all-levels yoga class on the Lewis Lawn, overlooking Lagoon Pond. This weekly event is a great way to connect with the community and enjoy the practice of movement, meditation, and breath in one of the most beautiful spots on Island.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Sep. 12

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Introduction to MV History Lecture Series: Week 4 (1820s-1920s Part 2)

Join us on Thursdays in August and September for our Introduction to Martha's Vineyard History Lecture Series. Week 4 will focus on tourism and immigration in the 1820s-1920s.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Sep. 13

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Zambia on My Mind

Back by popular demand! Explore the transformative power of community and art in Zambia with Marsha Winsryg, who has led the African Artists Community Development Project since 2005. Marsha will recount her recent visits to Zambia, where she works with the Zambezi Women—survivors of poverty and social exclusion who have risen to become community leaders.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Sep. 14

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Yoga with YogiJay

Join YogiJay (Jason Mazar-Kelly) of WholesomeMV and the Museum for our 5th season of yoga at MVM! Each Saturday morning YogiJay will lead an engaging community-based all-levels yoga class on the Lewis Lawn, overlooking Lagoon Pond. This weekly event is a great way to connect with the community and enjoy the practice of movement, meditation, and breath in one of the most beautiful spots on Island.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Sep. 14

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Ceremony of Remembrance

Join us at the Edgartown Harbor Light for light music and remarks as we gather for the 23rd annual Ceremony of Remembrance.

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121 N Water Street
Edgartown, MA 02539

Sep. 14

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Sailing to Freedom: Recovering and Re-Centering the Maritime Dimension of the Underground Railroad

Uncover the maritime pathways to freedom with Dr. Timothy Walker in this captivating presentation about the little-known stories of freedom-seeking by sea and the less-understood maritime side of the Underground Railroad. Dr. Walker will discuss the importance of enslaved African Americans’ labor in southern ports, focusing on African American agency, and how individuals managed escapes from the South to safe harbor in northern cities such as Philadelphia, New York, New Bedford, and Boston.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Sep. 19

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Introduction to MV History Lecture Series: Week 5 (1920s-1970s)

Join us on Thursdays in August and September for our Introduction to Martha's Vineyard History Lecture Series. Week 5 will focus on the 1920s-1970s.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Sep. 21

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Yoga with YogiJay

Join YogiJay (Jason Mazar-Kelly) of WholesomeMV and the Museum for our 5th season of yoga at MVM! Each Saturday morning YogiJay will lead an engaging community-based all-levels yoga class on the Lewis Lawn, overlooking Lagoon Pond. This weekly event is a great way to connect with the community and enjoy the practice of movement, meditation, and breath in one of the most beautiful spots on Island.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Sep. 26

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Introduction to MV History Lecture Series: Week 6 (1970s-2020s)

Join us on Thursdays in August and September for our Introduction to Martha's Vineyard History Lecture Series. The final week of the lecture series will focus on the 1970s to the present.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Sep. 28

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Yoga with YogiJay

Join YogiJay (Jason Mazar-Kelly) of WholesomeMV and the Museum for our 5th season of yoga at MVM! Each Saturday morning YogiJay will lead an engaging community-based all-levels yoga class on the Lewis Lawn, overlooking Lagoon Pond. This weekly event is a great way to connect with the community and enjoy the practice of movement, meditation, and breath in one of the most beautiful spots on Island.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Oct. 4

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

35 Years of Listening: A Conversation with Linsey Lee and Mara Liasson

For over 35 years, MVM's Oral History Curator Linsey Lee has been at the forefront of capturing the essence of the Island's community through her extensive interviews, acclaimed Vineyard Voices series, and work on Museum exhibits that showcase how every voice contributes to the rich tapestry of Island history. This evening will feature a unique, conversational interview led by Linsey’s long-time friend, Mara Liasson, national political correspondent for NPR.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Oct. 5

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Yoga with YogiJay

Join YogiJay (Jason Mazar-Kelly) of WholesomeMV and the Museum for our 5th season of yoga at MVM! Each Saturday morning YogiJay will lead an engaging community-based all-levels yoga class on the Lewis Lawn, overlooking Lagoon Pond. This weekly event is a great way to connect with the community and enjoy the practice of movement, meditation, and breath in one of the most beautiful spots on Island.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Oct. 12

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Yoga with YogiJay

Join YogiJay (Jason Mazar-Kelly) of WholesomeMV and the Museum for our 5th season of yoga at MVM! Each Saturday morning YogiJay will lead an engaging community-based all-levels yoga class on the Lewis Lawn, overlooking Lagoon Pond. This weekly event is a great way to connect with the community and enjoy the practice of movement, meditation, and breath in one of the most beautiful spots on Island.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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