Events

Jun. 4

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Who’s The Duke? The History of Dukes County: Through the Mid-1700s

A panel explores the origins of Dukes County through colonial and Wampanoag perspectives, examining how land, governance, and identity took shape.

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Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Jun. 7

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Sunday B-Side Bites

Sunday B Side Bites happens every Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM in the First Light Café, featuring delicious food and non-alcoholic beverages. Soak in the friendly atmosphere and stunning views while enjoying a classic, soulful vinyl DJ set by Vincent Patricola, with occasional special guests.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

Jun. 7

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Tea and Poetry in the Rose Garden

An afternoon of poetry and tea in the Rose Styron Garden featuring Rose Styron and the Cleaveland House Poets.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

Jun. 8

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Inside PBS’s The American Revolution with Sarah Botstein

An inside look at PBS’s The American Revolution with producer Sarah Botstein, exploring the craft of historical storytelling.

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Jun. 9

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Kate Cory: A Civil War Sea Story for Martha’s Vineyard

A maritime history talk on the whaling vessel Kate Cory and its capture during the Civil War.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Jun. 10

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The War for the Dawnland: Reimagining King Philip’s War

Reconsider King Philip’s War through Wampanoag perspectives, place-based history, and Indigenous knowledge.

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Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Jun. 11

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

100 Black Women Serving the Vineyard for 70 Years

[sold out] Join members of The Cottagers, Inc. for a panel marking 70 years of community, culture, and service on Martha’s Vineyard. Moderated by Linda Moffat, the conversation reflects on the organization’s history, the legacy of Cottagers’ Corner, and the women who have shaped it. Reception with wine and light bites to follow.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

Jun. 14

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Sunday B-Side Bites

Sunday B Side Bites happens every Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM in the First Light Café, featuring delicious food and non-alcoholic beverages. Soak in the friendly atmosphere and stunning views while enjoying a classic, soulful vinyl DJ set by Vincent Patricola, with occasional special guests.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

Jun. 19

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

The Vineyard Mindset: Where Heritage, Creativity, and Business Meet

A Juneteenth conversation with artist and creative director Gatsby Coram on heritage, creativity, and building legacy through art and business.

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Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Jun. 20

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Let’s Talk JAWS Live!… LIVE! – This Time It’s REALLY Personal

A live, non-recorded episode of the Let’s Talk JAWS podcast with behind-the-scenes stories, trivia, and audience interaction.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

Jun. 20

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Jeffrey Kramer: On Jaws, Life, and the Island

Jeffrey Kramer reflects on filming Jaws, his career, and his life on the Island in this candid conversation.

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Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Jun. 20

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Shark Is Still Working: A JAWS Documentary

A special screening of The Shark Is Still Working, an acclaimed documentary on the making of Jaws, featuring rare footage and cast interviews.

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Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Jun. 21

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Jaws: A FINatic’s Breakdown of the Film

Join Bow Van Riper for a deep dive into Jaws, exploring its origins, structure, and lasting impact through film clips and behind-the-scenes insight—perfect for devoted fans.

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Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Jun. 21

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Sunday B-Side Bites

Sunday B Side Bites happens every Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM in the First Light Café, featuring delicious food and non-alcoholic beverages. Soak in the friendly atmosphere and stunning views while enjoying a classic, soulful vinyl DJ set by Vincent Patricola, with occasional special guests.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

Jun. 21

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Robert Shaw: The Man My Family Knew

Author Christopher Shaw Meyers shares personal stories and insights into Robert Shaw’s life and work, including Jaws.

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Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Jun. 21

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Amity Aftershocks: The Enduring World of Jaws

Exploring Jaws’ legacy and the fans who keep it alive.

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Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Jun. 22

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Revolution in Words: A Patriot vs Loyalist Showdown

Step into June 1776 for a live debate between historians Patrick Spero and Mary Beth Norton, arguing Patriot and Loyalist perspectives. This interactive program explores the competing ideas, fears, and stakes that shaped the American Revolution.

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Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Jun. 25

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

What Happened Off Monomoy: The Pendleton Rescue

The dramatic true story of the 1952 Pendleton rescue, one of the greatest small-boat rescues in U.S. Coast Guard history.

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Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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Jun. 28

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Sunday B-Side Bites

Sunday B Side Bites happens every Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM in the First Light Café, featuring delicious food and non-alcoholic beverages. Soak in the friendly atmosphere and stunning views while enjoying a classic, soulful vinyl DJ set by Vincent Patricola, with occasional special guests.

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151 Lagoon Pond Road 
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

Jun. 29

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Tom Maley Exhibit Art Alive Workshop

An immersive workshop exploring the Tom Maley exhibition through movement, storytelling, and creative response.

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Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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