Martha’s Vineyard
A busy summer day at Inkwell Beach on Martha’s Vineyard; credit MVCC
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
Yes, there are still Black innkeepers in the vineyard
Oak Bluffs
One of the few places where 1830s Blacks and whites could mingle freely and praise God
Black Innkeepers
These distinguished innkeepers maintain a Victorian architectural gem
General Attractions
Inkwell Beach, Aquinnah Cliffs, and Vineyard Museum & Historical Society never grow old
President Obama balled in Martha’s Vineyard
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 Black shoppers