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DIVE DEEPER INTO THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE VINEYARD

Experience a new piece of the Island’s story through our engaging lectures and panels, family activities, and community gatherings.

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Mar. 29

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Friday Reset

Join MVM each Friday this winter for an evening of board games, crafts, puzzles, light bites, and a special featured activity each week. Whether you're crafting, playing games, or enjoying live performances, there's a way for everyone to unwind. This week: music from Casey Hayward!

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Apr. 4

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Panel Discussion: The Bigger Truth About Sustainability

Being Earth-friendly can be hard! Join MVM for a thought-provoking panel discussion that delves into the complexities of climate action, sustainability, and the biodiversity crisis. Luanne Johnson of BiodiversityWorks, Samantha Look of the Vineyard Conservation Society, and Liz Durkee of the MV Commission will share their invaluable insights and practical advice for living more sustainably.

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Apr. 5

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Lunch Lecture: Local Seafood with Shelley Edmundson

Join us for April's edition of our Lunch Lecture series to explore one of our Island’s valuable resources: seafood! Shelley Edmundson, Executive Director of the MV Fishermen’s Preservation Trust, will share about the seafood industry and the wholesale seafood market and food supply chain as it experiences the affects of the many factors impacting our oceans.

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Apr. 8

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Solar Eclipse on the Hill

Join MVM on our beautiful Lewis Lawn to watch the solar eclipse! Massachusetts will see about 93% coverage of the sun if weather permits. The partial eclipse will begin at 2:16 pm and end at 4:39 pm with maximum coverage occurring at 3:29 pm.

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Apr. 11

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Names on the Land: History Written on Martha’s Vineyard Maps

Join MVM Research Librarian for an exploration of how the history of Martha’s Vineyard is written in the place names on its maps. Who was Martha, and where did she keep her grapes? Who was Edgar and why is Edgartown the only town in the English-speaking world named for him? Whatever happened to Creekville, Squash Meadow, and Stub-Toe Lane?

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May. 2

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ferries and Steamers: From Sailboats to Sidewheelers, 1700-1900

This four-part lecture series by MVM Research Librarian Bow Van Riper traces the story of Vineyard ferries from the early 1700s to the present day: from sail to steam to diesel, by way of storms, shipwrecks, and strikes. Join us for a deep dive into the history behind the 'Ferry Tales' exhibit.

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May. 9

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ferries and Steamers: The Golden Age of Steam, 1900-1945

This four-part lecture series by MVM Research Librarian Bow Van Riper traces the story of Vineyard ferries from the early 1700s to the present day: from sail to steam to diesel, by way of storms, shipwrecks, and strikes. Join us for a deep dive into the history behind the 'Ferry Tales' exhibit.

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May. 16

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ferries and Steamers: The Islander and the Authority, 1945-1973

This four-part lecture series by MVM Research Librarian Bow Van Riper traces the story of Vineyard ferries from the early 1700s to the present day: from sail to steam to diesel, by way of storms, shipwrecks, and strikes. Join us for a deep dive into the history behind the 'Ferry Tales' exhibit.

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May. 23

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ferries and Steamers: From Nantucket to Now, 1974-2024

This four-part lecture series by MVM Research Librarian Bow Van Riper traces the story of Vineyard ferries from the early 1700s to the present day: from sail to steam to diesel, by way of storms, shipwrecks, and strikes. Join us for a deep dive into the history behind the 'Ferry Tales' exhibit.

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