A busy summer day at Inkwell Beach on Martha's Vineyard

A busy summer day at Inkwell Beach on Martha’s Vineyard; credit MVCC

Martha’s Vineyard

Martha’s Vineyard is a good destination for an old resort experience that respects all cultures. In summer it hosts the annual Black Film Festival, Inkwell Beach, and occasional Obama sitings.

History
The African Diaspora owning a home here dates back to the mid-1700s

Cultural Sites
The Seaport of Menemsha was a fugitive slave escape route to Canada

Oak Bluffs
One of the few places where 1830s Blacks and whites could mingle freely and praise God

Black Innkeepers
These distinguished innkeepers maintain Victorian architectural gem

General Attractions
Inkwell Beach, Aquinnah Cliffs, and Vineyard Museum & Historical Society never grow old

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Heritage Sites
Bradley Memorial Church has provided over a century of spiritual guidance and social life

Shops & Galleries
A number of galleries and shops have always welcomed Blacks

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