Some things have changed and some have stayed the same since 1987, when the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) became federally recognized.

June Manning

Every September and October, thousands of fishermen descend on the Island to participate in the annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby.

Kathleen F. Wright

The history of first families on Martha’s Vineyard.

How different these harbors are – one on the Vineyard, one in Norway – may depend on where you are from.

Shelley Christiansen

One hundred and forty-five years ago, the toughest crewman aboard the Holmes Hole whaling ship America attacked the mate with a knife. But this confrontation led to an even more shocking incident, as the crewman revealed that he was a she.

Tom Dunlop

The dork on the sailboat in Jaws 2 wants his own Jaws Fest.

Tom Dunlop

A young filmmaker captures the ancient story and traditions of Island agriculture, inspired by the people he’s descended from, and the homes and land he knew and loved as a boy.

Tom Dunlop

The story behind some of the old things you can see around the Island.

Tom Dunlop

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