Revolutionary War Encampment
Discover what life was like during the American Revolution at this immersive historical program. Visitors will have the opportunity to: Observe authentic military drills performed by reenactors. Learn about 18th-century […]
Our Founding Mothers and Fathers: More Revolutionary War Connections to the Salem Witch Trials
Each year we meet hundreds, if not thousands, of individuals who can trace their family line back to the Salem witch trials. We often tell visitors that the English colonists […]
Vineyard Preservation Trust: A Revolution Worn: Clothing that Marked Cultural Change in America
Join us at the Carnegie Heritage Center, Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, for A Revolution Worn. From revolutionary-era liberty caps to modern protest fashion, this illustrated talk with live models explores how […]
Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot
Meet historian Norah Van Riper in Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, for Independence on Foot, a spirited walking tour exploring Martha’s Vineyard’s revolutionary past. Beginning at the Vincent House Museum, this 90-minute […]
Vineyard Preservation Trust: Voices of Independence at The Old Whaling Church
Voices of Independence brings spoken word and music together on the historic stage of the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. Featuring Island notables […]
Vineyard Preservation Trust: Presidents for Kids at The Carnegie
Join us in Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, at The Carnegie Heritage Center for a free, family-friendly interactive program introducing children to presidential history with Presidents For Kids founder, Dan Scudder. Presidents […]
From Bottles to Windows: The Role of Glass in Colonial America
Join Sandwich Glass Museum Curator, Bonnie Lilienfeld, for an inside look at the role glass played in the life of Yarmouth colonists, including the lesser-known glass tax imposed on them […]
Braintree’s Last King; George III
Join the Braintree Historical Society for the third of it spring lecture series where Chris Griffin will introduce us to King George III, the country’s last king.
Ben Franklin’s Musical Curiosity
The award-winning historical performance ensemble Musicians of the Old Post Road presents “Ben Franklin’s Musical Curiosity.” Delve into the fascinating history of Franklin’s musical circles, both at home in America […]
Ben Franklin’s Musical Curiosity
The award-winning historical performance ensemble Musicians of the Old Post Road presents “Ben Franklin’s Musical Curiosity.” Delve into the fascinating history of Franklin’s musical circles, both at home in America […]
