They Were Heard
They Were Heard
From 1694 to 1952, Martha’s Vineyard – and specifically the towns of Chilmark and West Tisbury – had an unusually large population of people with hereditary deafness. As a result, Vineyarders learned a local dialect of sign language, used by hearing and deaf people alike. The first of its kind, this exhibition dives deep into this extraordinary chapter of Island history.
DETAILS
| Subtitle | The Unique Voice of the Martha’s Vineyard Deaf Community |
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| From | July 1, 2023 |
| To | February 18, 2024 |
| Location | The Grain Family Gallery |