Historical Commission News & Announcements

Lunch and Learn at Chilmark Library with Tom Dresser

Historical Storms of MV ~ Lunch and Learn with Tom Dresser at Chilmark Library

Lunch & Learn speaker at the Chilmark Library on May 1st is Tom Dresser, who will speak about his new book featuring storm of the past... more ››

Restored Menemsha School Bell Tower

Mememsha School Bell Tower Completed!

The Historical Commission is pleased to announce the restoration of the Menemsha School bell tower is done. For the first time in many,... more ››

Chilmark Jetty

Just Jetties

Read the latest historic anecdote about the jetties of Chilmark ... more ››

Road from Chilmark to Aquinnah 1925

The History of Chilmark Roads

Read the latest historic anecdote about the roads of Chilmark... more ››

Lunch and Learn with Tom Dresser at Chilmark Library

Chilmark 1776 ~ Lunch and Learn with Tom Dresser at Chilmark Library

Lunch & Learn speaker at the Chilmark Library on June 6th is Tom Dresser, who will share some perspective on the Revolutionary War... more ››

Capt. Flanders Barn

MVC Public Hearing ~ Capt. Flanders Barn Demolition

The public is invited to a public hearing by the Martha's Vineyard Commission (MVC) concerning the Devlopement of Regional Impact of the... more ››

Chilmark Police

Historical Anecdotes: Chilmark’s First Police Chief

Did you know that Chilmark didn't have a Police Chief until 1962? You can find out more in the most recent of our Historical Anecdotes... more ››

Little Lady

Little Lady: A Symbol of our Maritime History

Join MVM on Saturday, April 5 for an evening celebrating the remarkable story of Little Lady, Menemsha’s beloved wooden fishing vessel.