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The Carnegie

The building that formerly housed the Edgartown Public Library was reopened in June 2018 as The Carnegie, a heritage and welcome center that tells the story of the Vineyard through the lens of the Vineyard Trust's historic landmark properties. The brick building was constructed in 1904 on land donated by Caroline Osborn Warren, a descendant of the Edgartown Osborn whaling family who lived next door. One of the more than 2,500 libraries around the world funded by steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, the building served as the public library for Edgartown until a new library was completed in 2016. The town gave the building to the Vineyard Trust the same year.

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The Carnegie

58 North Water Street, Edgartown, MA 02539

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The building that formerly housed the Edgartown Public Library was reopened in June 2018 as The Carnegie, a heritage and welcome center that tells the story of the Vineyard through the lens of the Vineyard Trust's historic landmark properties. The brick building was constructed in 1904 on land donated by Caroline Osborn Warren, a descendant of the Edgartown Osborn whaling family who lived next door. One of the more than 2,500 libraries around the world funded by steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, the building served as the public library for Edgartown until a new library was completed in 2016. The town gave the building to the Vineyard Trust the same year.

Upcoming Events (6)

Thursday, July 10 | 10am

Tides of Tradition: The Next Wave of Sailor’s Valentines

The Carnegie

Arts & Artisans
Contemporary sailors' valentines by Island women artisans, inspired by 19th-century shell mosaic keepsakes once brought home from Barbados by whalers. Explore during Night at The Carnegie,...
free
Thursday, July 10 | 10am

Vineyard Vignettes by Photographer Larry Glick

The Carnegie

Arts & Artisans
50 years of capturing the island’s essence and beauty by the award winning photographer. Explore during Night at The Carnegie, July 10, 4 – 7...
free
Thursday, July 10 | 4pm

Night at The Carnegie

The Carnegie

New Annual
An evening of art, bites, and libations featuring two island-inspired exhibits:   Vineyard Vignettes
Meet photographer Larry Glick and explore 50 years of Vineyard beauty through...
free
Friday, July 11 | 10am

Tides of Tradition: The Next Wave of Sailor’s Valentines

The Carnegie

Arts & Artisans
Contemporary sailors' valentines by Island women artisans, inspired by 19th-century shell mosaic keepsakes once brought home from Barbados by whalers. Explore during Night at The Carnegie,...
free
Friday, July 11 | 10am

Vineyard Vignettes by Photographer Larry Glick

The Carnegie

Arts & Artisans
50 years of capturing the island’s essence and beauty by the award winning photographer. Explore during Night at The Carnegie, July 10, 4 – 7...
free
Saturday, July 12 | 10am

Tides of Tradition: The Next Wave of Sailor’s Valentines

The Carnegie

Arts & Artisans
Contemporary sailors' valentines by Island women artisans, inspired by 19th-century shell mosaic keepsakes once brought home from Barbados by whalers. Explore during Night at The Carnegie,...
free
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Wednesday, July 9 | 10am

Tides of Tradition: The Next Wave of Sailor’s Valentines

The Carnegie

Arts & Artisans
Contemporary sailors' valentines by Island women artisans, inspired by 19th-century shell mosaic keepsakes once brought home from Barbados by whalers. Explore during Night at The Carnegie,...
free
Wednesday, July 9 | 10am

Vineyard Vignettes by Photographer Larry Glick

The Carnegie

Arts & Artisans
50 years of capturing the island’s essence and beauty by the award winning photographer. Explore during Night at The Carnegie, July 10, 4 – 7...
free
Tuesday, July 8 | 10am

Tides of Tradition: The Next Wave of Sailor’s Valentines

The Carnegie

Arts & Artisans
Contemporary sailors' valentines by Island women artisans, inspired by 19th-century shell mosaic keepsakes once brought home from Barbados by whalers. Explore during Night at The Carnegie,...
free
Tuesday, July 8 | 10am

Vineyard Vignettes by Photographer Larry Glick

The Carnegie

Arts & Artisans
50 years of capturing the island’s essence and beauty by the award winning photographer. Explore during Night at The Carnegie, July 10, 4 – 7...
free
Sunday, July 6 | 12pm

Vineyard Vignettes by Photographer Larry Glick

The Carnegie

Arts & Artisans
50 years of capturing the island’s essence and beauty by the award winning photographer. Explore during Night at The Carnegie, July 10, 4 – 7...
free
Sunday, July 6 | 10am

Tides of Tradition: The Next Wave of Sailor’s Valentines

The Carnegie

Arts & Artisans
Contemporary sailors' valentines by Island women artisans, inspired by 19th-century shell mosaic keepsakes once brought home from Barbados by whalers. Explore during Night at The Carnegie,...
free

Recent Activity

My kids loved it! So excited to start the Halloween week!

Knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. I learned so much about history and architecture in general but Edgartown in particular. Highly recommend the tour and the proceeds go to a good cause.

Enjoyable tour providing an education on the rich history of edgartown and it’s whaling industry.

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