Events Alt
June
Vineyard Preservation Trust’s most important fundraiser of the year, the Patrons’ Party, is an elegant homecoming that ushers in the summer season — an unforgettable evening celebrating community, history, and preservation. Stewardship Tables on sale now. General tickets available May 4th.
The Edgartown Village Market features Island makers, artists, and fresh provisions. Presented by the Edgartown Board of Trade and Vineyard Preservation Trust, this open-air gathering captures the energy of summer on Martha’s Vineyard, local shopping, community connection, and sun-filled days in the heart of Edgartown.
Location: 99 Main Street, Edgartown, behind the Daniel Fisher House
Join the Vineyard Preservation Trust for a special afternoon celebrating The Sea Table with contributors from the Vineyard Seafood Collaborative and other cookbook collaborators. Moderated by Tina Miller, the event features conversation, storytelling, and a tasting inspired by the book.
July
A FREE, family-friendly summer music series on the lawn of the historic Grange Hall, featuring live performances by some of the Island’s best local bands. Produced by Mike Benjamin and the Vineyard Preservation Trust, it’s a must-do every Wednesday all summer long. Bring your own chair or blanket; drinks and food are available for purchase.
Led by historian Norah Van Riper, Independence on Foot is a spirited walking tour exploring Martha’s Vineyard’s revolutionary past. Beginning at the Vincent House Museum, this 90-minute walking tour connects Edgartown sites, stories, and civic ideals – bringing the Island’s role in the American Revolution and its independent spirit to life. Participating families receive a President’s for Kids activity book.
Voices of Independence brings spoken word and music together on the historic stage of the Old Whaling Church to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. Featuring Island notables and historic texts alongside personal reflections, this one-night civic program explores liberty, democracy, and the meaning of independence then and now.
A magical Vineyard tradition for all ages, the Generations Picnic brings kids, parents, and grandparents together for an evening of food, music, and playful fun. This year experience MAGIC transforming the Daniel Fisher House lawn into a whimsical, memory-making summer party.
A free, family-friendly interactive program introducing children to presidential history with Dan Scudder, founder of Presidents For Kids. Presidents For Kids publishes fun and educational activity books for kids ages 5-10, with series topics including Presidents, First Ladies, National Parks, and more. Drop by to learn fun facts about presidential history, connect with the story of America’s 250th anniversary, and sample the Presidents For Kids activity book series. Learn more: http://www.presidentsforkids.com
Join us on Tuesday, July 14 for an evening with acclaimed author Nathaniel Philbrick, presented in partnership by the Martha’s Vineyard Museum and the Martha’s Vineyard Preservation Trust at the Old Whaling Church—a rare opportunity to hear one of America’s most celebrated historians share his insights in person.
From Revolutionary-era liberty caps to modern protest fashion, this illustrated talk with live models explores how clothing and etiquette have expressed cultural change across 250 years of American history. Presented by protocol expert Sharon-Frances “Shances” Moore, the program reveals how what we wear reflects evolving social values. Learn more about Sharon here: https://www.shances.com/.
You are invited to the Flying Horses Carousel 150th Birthday Party! Round and round we go—150 years of magic in motion. Celebrate America’s oldest carousel with a joyful birthday adventure that begins at the Flying Horses and winds through Oak Bluffs with activities for the whole family!
Join us for a joyful summer evening at Union Chapel as we celebrate the debut of the newly rejuvenated Union Chapel Park — a fresh gathering space for the Island community. Set at this beloved Oak Bluffs landmark since 1870, the festive, garden-style social invites guests to don their finest hats and enjoy a family meal of fried chicken with fixings plus champagne, bourbon, and music. A new summer tradition honoring both history and community.
