Events

Oct. 8

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Wampanoag Sovereignty, Relationality, and Responsibility

In this online lecture, Brad Lopes (Aquinnah Wampanoag) explores Tribal sovereignty and the evolving relationship between Tribal Nations and the United States. Through key historical moments, he examines how sovereignty has been challenged, alongside the ongoing resistance and persistence of Wampanoag communities.

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Oct. 12

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cemetery Walking Tour: Old Village Graveyard, Vineyard Haven

Join historian Liz Villard for a guided walk through Vineyard Haven’s Old Village Graveyard, founded around 1770 and rich with early Tisbury history.

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Franklin Street
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Oct. 13

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Lighting the Trail: New Stories from MV’s African American Heritage Trail

Historian and African American Heritage Trail co-founder Elaine Cawley Weintraub shares stories from the newest sites in the Trail’s evolving record of Island history. Pre-talk mingle at 4 p.m. in the First Light Café.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Oct. 14

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

More Than Bait & Tackle: Pete Sliwkowski

Join Pete Sliwkowski, owner of Larry’s Tackle Shop, for a look at the Derby and Island fishing culture from behind the counter and out on the water. Drawing on years of fishing, helping generations of anglers prepare for their next outing, and advocating for public beach access, Sliwkowski shares the people, places, and traditions that keep fishing central to Island life.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Oct. 20

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

In Harm’s Way: Martha’s Vineyard and the War at Sea

A fast-paced look at how Vineyard sailors and privateers brought the Revolution to the open sea.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Oct. 21

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

The Tick Update: New Research, New Action on MV

Island tick experts share updates on tick-borne disease, Alpha-Gal Syndrome, local tick ecology, yard surveys, and community action. Bring your questions for this online panel.

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Oct. 22

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Foraging with Curiosity: Plants, Place and Connection

Join author Rebecca Gilbert for a thoughtful exploration of foraging, plant communication, and a deeper connection to the natural world. Pre-talk mingle in the First Light Café at 4pm.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Oct. 25

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Fleeced! Exhibition Opening Reception

Celebrate the opening of Fleeced!, a new hands-on family exhibition exploring Grey’s Raid and Martha’s Vineyard’s Revolutionary War history.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

Oct. 27

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

What is a BioBlitz? A New Way to Discover the Natural World

Join community naturalist Matt Pelikan for a look back at the first Inter-Island BioBlitz, a friendly Martha’s Vineyard–Nantucket competition that generated more than 16,500 wildlife observations. Find out what participants discovered, which island won, and how to take part in 2027.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Oct. 29

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Tales from the Grave: Curious Burial Places of Martha’s Vineyard

Island historian Chris Baer explores Martha’s Vineyard’s lost, forgotten, and unmarked burial places through historic photographs and the stories of those laid to rest there. Arrive at 4:00 p.m. for a pre-talk mingle at First Light Café.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Oct. 31

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Halloween on the Hill

Celebrate Halloween at MVM with trick-or-treating, popcorn, games, seasonal crafts, and a quiet sensory space. Come in costume and bring your candy bucket! Free; donations welcome.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

Nov. 13

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Friends in Ferment: An Evening of Beer + Cheese Pairings

Enjoy thoughtfully paired beers and artisan cheeses with Morgen Schroeder and MVM Research Librarian Bow Van Riper, as they explore fermentation and Island food history. Only 15 seats available.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Nov. 18

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Coast Guard Mission of a Generation

Captain W. “Russ” Webster and historian Theresa Mitchell Webster discuss the five-day Coast Guard search and recovery mission following John F. Kennedy Jr.’s 1999 crash off Martha’s Vineyard. Drawing on firsthand experience and research, they explore the science, coordination, and lasting lessons of a complex maritime operation.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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