VPT Events

Lifelong Edgartown resident, businessman, craftsman, and community figure, Leo Convery has spent more than nine decades carving out a remarkable life on Martha’s Vineyard. Explore his intricate carvings on exhibit in the Dickinson Room at the Carnegie Heritage Center, August 25 – October 17. Meet the Artist on Thursday, September 24th,  3 – 5 PM.

Independence on Martha’s Vineyard: Then, Now & Forever is an immersive exhibition that explores how independence has shaped the Island over 250 years. Through historic objects and storytelling, this exhibit reveals the distinct culture of self-determination and the lasting influence of Revolutionary ideals on Vineyard life.

The Vincent House, the Vineyard’s oldest home, is the stage for this exhibit, which is presented as part of the Commonwealth’s MA250 commemorations, made possible by the Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation and the Mass Cultural Council. The Vincent House is located BEHIND THE DANIEL FISHER HOUSE. 

*Edgartown Village Market Day