Sites Throughout Martha's Vinyard | |
About: The African American Heritage Trail of Martha¹s Vineyard is comprised of 16 sites dedicated to the formerly unrecognized contributions made by people of African descent to the history of the island. A descriptive plaque is placed at each site.
The mission of the trail is to research and publish previously undocumented history and to involve the Island community in the identification and celebration of the contributions made by people of color to Martha's Vineyard. Presently, the Trail is anxious to acquire the former home of the Island's only African American Whaling Captain, William A. Martin (photo, top right).
Home of William A. Martin, early African American sea captain (top), Aunt Georgia’s House, historic inn for African Americans, now known as Tivoli Inn Photos and text courtesy of African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard |
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