Martha’s Vineyard: All Island Tour – Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts

EXPERIENCE

Sit right back and enjoy the most unique tour on Martha’s Vineyard. Hop on an exciting fun-filled bus and hear about the fascinating history of the area narrated by 4th and 5th-generation islanders. 
Start at the amazing town of Oak Bluffs (once known as Cottage City) where you will learn about the Methodist Campgrounds and their history of bringing tourism to MV. 
Next, travel through Vineyard Haven (also known as Tisbury), the oldest port of 200 years, and hear about the hardships of living on an island devastated by fire in 1888 and ransacked by General Grey in 1778. 
See the beautiful vistas of rolling hills and ancient stone walls as you make your way to the western side. Learn about the af/am heritage and how the island became a stop on the underground railroad. 
Hear about the indigenous peoples of Martha’s Vineyard and how Thomas Mayhew converted the Native Americans to Christianity.
After this, the south shore and two sounds blanket the island and have a gorgeous chain of islands called the Elizabeth Islands that have an amazing history of their own. Watch a screen that shows what certain sites looked like in the 1800s to get a better view of how the area has evolved. 
See many sights where JAWS was filmed. Enjoy the use of a new sound system and clips from the movie to really enhance the experience.

HIGHLIGHTS

Learn how American Sign Language came to be used
See the amazing clay cliffs that hold treasures from long ago
Enjoy the beauty of rolling hills, ancient stone walls, and gorgeous vistas
Venture through the Gingerbread Cottages in the Weslyan Grove Campgrounds that started in 1835
Learn about the African American Heritage that was brought to the Vineyard by escaped slaves

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