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.
58 North Water Street, Edgartown, MA 02539
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Upcoming Events
The Carnegie, the historic Edgartown landmark owned and operated by Vineyard Trust, is hosting a special photography exhibition of Libby Ellis’ work. Joyful...
Local author and historian Thomas Dresser explores haunted happenings from all six Island towns, as well as tales of pirates, murder and the afterlife in a...
Recent Events
Happy Halloween Hauntings
10/25/2020Architectural Walking Tour
10/10/2020Architectural Walking Tour
10/8/2020Recent Activity
Jane Pedreira left a positive review 9/1/2020
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.
Jane Pedreira left a positive review 9/1/2020
Enjoyable tour providing an education on the rich history of edgartown and it’s whaling industry.
The Carnegie posted a photo 5/14/2018
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Molly Ott Ambler left a positive review 10/24/2020
My kids loved it! So excited to start the Halloween week!