On Aquinnah Circle west of Lighthouse Road, on the right when traveling west.
Gay Head Light has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m221966) HM
Near Aquinnah Circle west of State Road, on the right when traveling west.
The ring of granite stone marks the original 1856 site of Gay Head Light. The bricks are pieces of the walls that mark two corners of the original keeper’s quarters. — — Map (db m178143) HM
Near Brickyard Road, 0.5 miles north of North Road, Brickyard Road, Straight Road.
Born in Africa, and enslaved in Chilmark. She married Elisha Amos, a Wampanoag man. She was the mother of Nancy Michael. Rebecca died a free woman in this place in 1801. — — Map (db m85500) HM
Near Aquinnah Circle west of State Road, on the left when traveling north.
The Legend of Moshup
To the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe, Moshup is a benevolent giant, believed to have created the present shapes of Martha’s Vineyard and the surrounding Islands. Moshup live in a den on the Cliffs of Aquinnah, and would wade . . . — — Map (db m178138) HM
On Upper Main Street at Edgartown-West Tisbury Road, on the left when traveling west on Upper Main Street.
Washington In memory of the brave men and noble women who, ‘mid the darkness and sorrows of war, brought light and liberty to our beloved country. Lincoln “In God We Trust” H T W S S T K S Farragut This obelisk was erected . . . — — Map (db m177884) WM
On Main Street at Church Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Honor Roll of Edgartown men and women who served their country during the Vietnam War 1961-1975 Army Douglas G. Batten · Ralph V. Belisle ·
David L. Bettencourt ·
Michael Bettencourt ·
Stephen Bryant ·
Leonard Donaroma ·
Frank M. Fenner Jr. . . . — — Map (db m178152) HM
On Main Street at Peases Point Way South, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Honor Roll To the Edgartown men who served their country in the World War 1917-1919 Army Anton B. Andrade, Jr. A.E.F. · Joseph Andrade, A.E.F. · John H. Bachelder · Frank R. Brown, A.E.F. · Leon W. Brown, A.E.F. · Edwin Coffin, A.E.F. · . . . — — Map (db m178027) WM
On Main Street at Church Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
1941 1945 Honor Roll Edgartown men and women who served their country in World War II Army
Albert W. Allen Jr. · Robert Allen · Walter Averill · C. Stuart Avery ·
Robert M. Baptiste · Edwin L. Barker · Joseph R. Barriault · Clarence F. Barry . . . — — Map (db m178080) WM
On Main Street at Church Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
In memory of the men of Edgartown who died for freedom in World War II Edmund J. Berube N. · Douglas C. Brown N.A.F. · Edson B. Cates N. · John D. Kelley A.A.F. · Morris Shapiro A. In Vietnam Daniel S. Bettencourt M.C. Erected by American . . . — — Map (db m178095) WM
On Dock Street east of Kelly Street, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of the men of Edgartown who died for freedom in World War II Dedicated to Berube, Edmund J. N. · Brown, Douglas C. N.A.F. · Cates, Edson B. N. · Kelley, John D. A.A.F. · Shapiro, Morris A. Erected by the Martha’s Vineyard Post No. 186 . . . — — Map (db m177821) WM
On Atlantic Drive west of Katama Road, on the left when traveling west.
Former Moving Target Machine Gun Range at South Beach World War II Military Ordnance Has Been Found at South Beach
Based upon historical documents, Military Munitions used at this Former Moving Target
Machine Gun Range (which includes South . . . — — Map (db m158487) HM
On South Summer Street at Cooke Street, on the left when traveling south on South Summer Street.
African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard honors the life of Frederick Douglass Abolitionist, Author, Educator
On Sunday evening, November 29, 1857, Federick Douglass, a studied lecturer on slavery, delivered a . . . — — Map (db m178031) HM
On South Water Street south of Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
(A Chinese Huai tree - Sophora japonica) Brought from China in a flower pot in 1837 by Captain Thomas Milton to grace his new home then being built. This is believed to be the largest of its kind on the continent. — — Map (db m177815) HM
On South Summer Street at Davis Lane, on the right when traveling south on South Summer Street.
Home of Benjamin Smith who was commissioned in 1775 Captain of the First Company, Martha’s Vineyard Militia, Massachusetts, for the defense of the seacoast. Marker placed by Martha’s Vineyard Seacoast Defence Chapter, National Society of the . . . — — Map (db m177888) HM WM
On Main Street at Church Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard honors Judge Herbert E. Tucker, Jr. Civic leader, ambassador and activist Presiding Court Judge in Edgartown District Court 1979-1985
“While my depositions will have to be fair, they . . . — — Map (db m177886) HM
On Dock Street east of Kelly Street, on the left when traveling east.
For many years this building was the shop
of Manuel Swartz Roberts Boat builder
1881-1963 From its doors came catboats, beach boats, fishing boats, all staunch, all honest, all seaworthy, all partaking of the nature of their builder. Thru . . . — — Map (db m177816) HM
On Katama Road north of Bayview Road, on the right when traveling north.
These seventeen acres of open land were purchased by their neighbors and other friends to be a vignette of Katama's ancient natural beauty. It is a living specimen of the great Katama Plains, a long established habitat of native plants, deer, . . . — — Map (db m178036) HM
On Edgartown-West Tisbury Road at Coffins Field Road, on the right when traveling east on Edgartown-West Tisbury Road.
This rock marks the “place on the wayside” where the Rev. Thomas Mayhew Jr., son of Gov. Mayhew, First pastor of the Church of Christ on Martha’s Vineyard, and the first missionary to the Indians of New England, solemnly and affectionately . . . — — Map (db m178097) HM
On Dock Street east of Kelly Street, on the right when traveling east.
Ovid Osborn Ward, sculptor, is the great-grandson of Samuel Osborn, Jr. who owned Osborn's Wharf (now the site of the Edgartown Yacht Club) where whaleships, including his own,
returned from their long voyages and were
outfitted to sail again to . . . — — Map (db m177822) HM
On Glenwood Avenue at Elmwood Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Glenwood Avenue.
African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard 2012 Honors the contributions made by Carrie Camillo Tankard and George Van Buren Tankard Jr. To the community of Martha's Vineyard through their tirelss advocacy for justice for all . . . — — Map (db m177793) HM
On Myrtle Avenue south of Glenwood Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard honors Ralf Meshack Coleman “Dean of Boston's Black Theatre” First Black Director of the WPA Federal Theater Project (1935-1939)
and Luella “Granny” Coleman whose vision created . . . — — Map (db m177800) HM
On Pequot Avenue at Grove Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Pequot Avenue.
A volunteer organization of African American women created to enhance the quality of life on Martha’s Vineyard in the spirit of fellowship and community. — — Map (db m177696) HM
On Myrtle Avenue south of Glenwood Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard
celebrates the life and achievements of Dorothy West, Harlem Renaissance writer and member of this community
1907-1998
"There is no life that does not contribute to history" Dorothy . . . — — Map (db m177801) HM
On Oak Bluffs Avenue at Kennebec Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Oak Bluffs Avenue.
Flying Horses Carousel 1876 Restored and maintained by the Martha’s Vineyard Preservation Trust Acquired in 1986 through the generous contributions of Islanders to preserve the heritage of Martha’s Vineyard. — — Map (db m177678) HM
On Seaview Avenue at Oak Bluffs Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Seaview Avenue.
Originally built in 1931, this bathhouse was designed in the late Victorian era Craftsman style to compliment the original brick Steamship Authority ferry terminal. The building was made of the best materials and most modern plumbing available . . . — — Map (db m84144) HM
On Morgan Avenue north of Glenwood Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Charles Shearer was born into slavery in
Appomattox, Virginia. In 1880, he graduated from
Hampton Institute and served on the faculty for
twelve years. Later, Charles and his wife, Henrietta, purchased two homes, in Everett, Mass. and Oak . . . — — Map (db m177789) HM
On Seaview Avenue close to Ocean Avenue. Reported permanently removed.
This monument depicting a Union Soldier was erected in 1891 by Charles Strahan, a former Confederate who relocated to Martha's Vineyard after the Civil War. Due to lingering bitterness over the conflict, local Union veterans first excluded him . . . — — Map (db m60226) HM WM
On Seaview Avenue at Lake Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Seaview Avenue.
Erected in honor of the Grand Army of the Republic by Charles Strahan Co. B, 21st Virginia Regiment F C & L Henry Clay Wade Post G.A.R. No 201 Removed panel "The Chasm is Closed"
In memory of the restored Union this tablet is . . . — — Map (db m177677) WM
On Dorothy West Avenue at Myrtle Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Dorothy West Avenue.
African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard The Powell House "Keep the faith, baby" Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
1908 - 1972 This, the summer home of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. from 1937 to 1944, and of Isabel Washington Powell from . . . — — Map (db m177813) HM
On Trinity Park east of Jordan Crossing, on the right when traveling east.
Wesleyan Grove has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America This property of the Martha's Vineyard Campmeeting Association and its . . . — — Map (db m177683) HM
On Main Street south of Spring Street, on the right when traveling south.
African-American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard honors William "Barber" Hammond an African American entrepreneur who bought property and opened his barber shop in 1880 on this site February 2010 — — Map (db m177621) HM
On Woodlawn Avenue west of William Street, on the left when traveling west.
African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard
Honors The Rev. Absalom Jones, First African American priest ordained in the Episcopal Church
1746 - 1818
The Rt. Rev. John Melville Burgess, First African American . . . — — Map (db m177592) HM
On Spring Street at Pine Street, on the left when traveling east on Spring Street.
African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard
celebrates the achievements of
Rufus Shorter, Superintendent of Schools
1976-79 Robert Tankard, Principal
1992-2001 Helen Vanderhoop Manning Murray, teacher and
member . . . — — Map (db m177623) HM
On Main Street at Colonial Lane, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
To commemorate the Patriotism of three girls of this village Polly Daggett •
Parnel Manter • Maria Allen who destroyed with powder a liberty pole erected near this spot to prevent its capture by the British in 1776. This pole, replacing the . . . — — Map (db m177589) HM
On Bridle Path Road north of Carroll's Way, on the left when traveling north.
The Marine Hospital Cemetery
This cemetery was established in 1879 for burial of seafarers who perished at sea or
who died at the Marine Hospital after being injured or becoming ill onboard ships
calling at Martha's Vineyard. Most of the . . . — — Map (db m155774) HM
On State Road north of Music Street, on the left when traveling north.
Alley’s General Store 1858 Restored and maintained by the Martha’s Vineyard Preservation Trust Acquired in 1993 through the generous contributions of Islanders to preserve the heritage of Martha’s Vineyard. — — Map (db m178153) HM
The sole remaining Heath Hen in the world was seen for the last time near this spot on March 11, 1932. This eastern race of the greater prairie chicken was declared extinct in 1933. During the mating season, the males made a loud "booming" sound . . . — — Map (db m128507) HM
