The Wooly History of Martha’s Vineyard: Unraveling

The Wooly History of Martha’s Vineyard: Unraveling

By the late 19th century, sheep farming on Martha’s Vineyard was in decline. Changing markets, new technologies, and shifting agricultural priorities pushed wool out of favor just as dairy cattle rose to prominence.

In the final session of the series, Bow Van Riper explores why this transition occurred and how the move from ovine to bovine agriculture reshaped Island life—marking the end of an era that had defined the Vineyard for generations.

NEW: Join us at 4pm at First Light Cafe in our Linnemann Pavilion to purchase drinks, light bites, and mix with Museum staff and fellow attendees before the program!

MVM Members: $15; Non-Members: $25
Full Series rates available for $55 (Members); $95 (Non-Members)

DETAILS


Date March 25, 2026
From 5:00 pm
To 6:30 pm
Type Talk
Venue Martha’s Vineyard Museum
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