Sharing Memories, Deepening Awareness

Anthropologists and historians have long regarded individual oral testimonies to be a key factor in shaping a shared memory and identity. An understanding of the values and decision made in the past are of great importance. The recorded memories and observations of various Vineyarders in the Martha’s Vineyard Museum Oral History Center deepen our understanding and appreciation of the past, broaden our awareness of the unique qualities of the Vineyard, and inform our individual and collective decisions regarding the Island.