From 1694 to 1952, Martha’s Vineyard – and specifically the towns of Chilmark and West Tisbury – had an unusually large population of people with hereditary deafness. As a result, Vineyarders learned a local dialect of sign language, used by hearing and deaf people alike. The first of its kind, this exhibition dives deep into this extraordinary chapter of Island history.
Tuesday, September 26 at 10:00am to 5:00pm
More dates through February 18, 2024
Martha's Vineyard Museum
151 Lagoon Pond Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
