The African American Heritage Trail and the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School began an exciting collaboration in 2020, when Deirdre Brown’s history classes worked with the trail to clean and restore the Old Marine Cemetery in Oak Bluffs. Brown’s landscaping expertise was very valuable as years of undergrowth were cut back to reveal a clear […]
Ireland’s ancient goddess, Brigid, long beloved and venerated in the hearts of the people, has been granted national recognition with an annual public holiday. Her official status is now recognized as equal to that of St. Patrick, and her day is the first national holiday recognizing a woman. The new holiday has been greeted with […]
From time to time, The Times will feature dispatches from Islanders around the globe. This week, Elaine Cawley Weintraub writes from County Mayo, Ireland. She is at her family home for a few weeks of rest and recreation after a very busy summer season. The history of Ireland is written in her landscape. While walking […]