The Martha's Vineyard Historical Society , located at the corner of School and Cooke Streets, 627-4441. The Martha's Vineyard Historical Society is dedicated to keeping alive the history, natural history, and art of Martha's Vineyard. In total, the Society cares for over 33,000 pieces of Island history. June 9 through Oct. 6, Tues. through Sat. 1pm to 4pm, Sat.
Members are free.
Groups by appointment. The Vineyard Museum is the home of the history. On the grounds is the Thomas Cooke House, an excellent example of a colonial home. Built in 1765, it has 12 rooms that house antique furniture, scrimshaw, ship models, costumes, gear used by whalemen and early farmers, and many more items. It was removed from the lighthouse in 1952, when the house was electrified.