Museums - Cultural and Historic Preservation

Martha's Vineyard is rich in heritage and historical signifigance. Find out more about the heritage of this wonderful island in one of our history museums.

• African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard
  Non-profit educational organization dedicated to theresearch and preservation of the history of African Americans on Martha’s Vineyard. Visit their website to view The African-American Heritage Trail Map
  PO Box 234
  West Tisbury, MA 02575
  Phone: 508-693-4361
  http://www.mvheritagetrail.org
  
• Ally's General Store
  Historic property managed by the Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust
  State Rd
  West Tisbury, MA, 02575
  http://www.mvpreservation.org
  
• Aquinnah Cultural Center, Inc
  As a non-profit organizationThe Aquinnah Cultural Center's mission is to preserve, interpret, and document theWampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah’s) history and traditions, and to provide a place where visitors can learn about its cultural heritage. 35 Aquinnah Circle
  Aquinnah, MA 02535
  Phone: 508-645-7900
  http://www.wampanoagtribe.net/Pages/Wampanoag_ACC/index
  
• Cottage Museum of the MV Camp Meeting Association
  Affords visitors an opportunity to view the interior of a Gingerbread Cottage as well as period furnishings, photographs and documents of the historic Methodist Campground; located behind Circuit Avenue.
  PO Box 1176
  1 Trinity Park
  Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
  Phone: 508-693-0525
  http://www.mvcma.org
  
• Martha's Vineyard Museum
  “The MVM is the Island's largest repository of cultural artifacts, historic photographs, archival records, and genealogical records.”
  PO Box 1310
  59 School Street (Pease House) Corner of Cooke and School Streets
  Edgartown, MA 02539
  Phone: 508-627-4441
  http://www.mvmuseum.org
  
• MV Preservation Trust
  Preserves and manages historic Island landmarks and properties.
  Edgartown, MA 02539
  Phone: 508-627-4440
  http://www.mvpreservation.org
  
• Sail MV
  A non-profit dedicated to preserving and celebrating the Island’s maritime heritage; provides sailing instruction for children as well as maritime education and rowing programs for adults.
  PO Box 1998
  110 Main Street
  Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
  Phone: 508-696-7644
  http://www.sailmv.com
  
• The Dr. Daniel Fisher House
  Historic property managed by the Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust
  Main Street
  Edgartown, MA, 02539
  Phone: 508-627-4440
  http://www.mvpreservation.org
  
• The Flying Horses, Inc
  Historic property managed by the Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust
  Oak Bluffs, MA, 02557
  Phone: 508-693-9481
  http://www.mvpreservation.org
  
• The Grange (Old Agricultural Hall)
  Historic property managed by the Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust
  State Rd
  West TIsbury, MA, 02575
  Phone: 508-627-4440
  http://www.mvpreservation.org
  
• The Vincent House Museum
  Historic property managed by the Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust
  99 Main Street
  Edgartown, MA, 02539
  Phone: 508-627-4440
  http://www.mvpreservation.org