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Try to visit a few of these spots during your stay -- they reveal much about Martha's Vineyard's past -- as well as provide a glimpse into Martha's Vineyard's present.
 | African American Heritage Trail The African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard is a physical entity comprised of 16 sites dedicated to the formerly unrecognized contributions made by people of African descent to the history of the island. At each of these sites a descriptive plaque has been placed. The complete four-hour tour includes each island town, including Chappaquiddick, the home of Captain William Martin, Edgartown and Aquinnah, Chilmark, Tisbury and Oak Bluffs. The cost is $35.00 for each adult; children and seniors are $18.00. A limited one-hour tour of the Oak Bluffs sites is also available at a cost of $20.00 per adult; children and seniors are $9.50. RESERVATIONS: Phone: (508) 693-4361  |
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 | Cottage Museum Visitors to the Cottage Museum can view the interior of a typical Oak Bluffs Campground cottage complete with period furnishings, offering a glimpse of life on the Campgrounds in the 1800s. The Museum Shop has a wide selection of Campground-related souvenirs and gifts, including books, calendars, paper and silk lanterns, and more. One Trinity Park* Oak Bluffs INFORMATION: Phone: (508) 693-7784 |
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 | Flying Horses Carousel The country's oldest platform merry-go-round still in operation, the Flying Horses is a National Historical Landmark. The C.W.F. Dare Company made the carousel in New York City in 1876. The horses were moved to Oak Bluffs from Coney Island two years later. Each one of the "Flying Horses" is hand-carved, features real horse hair and invites riders to catch the taunting brass ring. This Landmark is maintained by the Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust. 33 Oak Bluffs Avenue* Oak Bluffs INFORMATION: Phone: (508) 693-9481 |
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 | Martha's Vineyard Historic Tours Guided tours of the Dr. Daniel Fisher House, the Old Whaling Church, and the Vincent House (Martha's Vineyard's oldest residence) -- all located in Edgartown -- are available daily from May 1st through Columbus Day. Liz Villard, our knowledgeable guide, also conducts walking tours of Edgartown. Please call for availability and current rates. Main Street * Edgartown INFORMATION: Phone: (508) 627-8619 |
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 | Martha's Vineyard Lighthouse Sunset Tours The Martha's Vineyard Museum is privleged to be the steward of three of the Island's lighthouses. The Gay Head, East Chop, and Edgartown lighthouses are not historic remnants of a bygone age, but are working beacons that still send a light out into the night. Both East Chop and Gay Head lighthouses are open to the public for sunset tours from mid-June to mid-September. INFORMATION: Please contact the lighthouse keepers directly for information about sunset tours, school tours and educational tours: Gay Head Lighthouse 9 Aquinnah Circle * Aquinnah Lighthouse Keeper: Richard Skidmore, (508) 645-9954 East Chop Lighthouse Telegraph Hill, East Chop Drive * Oak Bluffs Lighthouse Keeper: Rob Hammet, (508) 693-8104 |
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 | Martha's Vineyard Museum The Martha's Vineyard Historic Society maintains the Martha's Vineyard Museum, a must for history enthusiasts -- or anyone interested in learning about island and Colonial history. The MVHS collections are displayed in several buildings located on their grounds. Visit the website for more information, including hours of operation and admission fees. School & Cooke Streets * Edgartown INFORMATION: Phone: (508) 627-4441 |
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 | Polly Hill Arboretum Covering a total of sixty acres of meadows and woodlands, the arboretum is the life's work of a pioneering woman, Polly Hill, who began experimenting with horticulture in 1957. Opened to the public in 1998, the arboretum is home to thousands of species of plants, many not native to New England, meticulously grown from seedlings. Ongoing educational programs, lectures series, and school partnerships make the Polly Hill Arboretum a most treasured part of the island community. State Road * West Tisbury INFORMATION: Phone: (508) 693-9426 |
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 | The Field Gallery The Field Gallery, constructed in 1971 by old friends, passers-by, summer house guests, and curious day-trippers --- volunteers all --- was a labor of love for four artists and their families. Designed by architect Robert Schwartz, the gallery was conceived originally as an artists' cooperative, a place for the originators to exhibit their own work. While continuing to present a permanent sculpture garden of work by Tom Maley, the three interior galleries offer rotating exhibits. Artists' receptions are held Sunday afternoons from 5 to 7 in the summer and have become an Island tradition. 1050 State Road * West Tisbury (Across from Alley's General Store) INFORMATION: Phone: (508) 693-5595 |
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 | The Grange Hall Renovated in 1999, this graceful building was originally built in 1859. Also known as the "Old" Agricultural Hall, this post and beam building is an enduring island landmark. The Grange Hall is maintained by the Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust and is available for private functions. In addition to being a popular event site, The Grange Hall plays host to two of Martha's Vineyard most beloved seasonal events listed below. State Road * West Tisbury The Farmers' Market Wednesdays and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (in-season) The Vineyard Artisans' Fair Thursdays and Sundays from 10am until 2pm (in-season) INFORMATION: Phone: (508) 627-4440 |
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 | The Tabernacle Built in 1879, the majestic-looking Tabernacle stands in the center of the Campground's Trinity Park. One of the largest wrought-iron structures in the country, the Tabernacle is a National Landmark. Originally built for Methodist revival sermons, it is the modern-day site for the island's high school graduation, community events and special concerts, such as the Boston Pops Orchestra's annual performance. During the summer, the MVCMA also sponsors a community sing on Wednesday evenings. 80 Trinity Avenue* Oak Bluffs INFORMATION: Phone: (508) 693-0525 |
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