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Been going to the Vineyard since the mid sixties. If you want to plan a trip in the summer, book in January or February. Accommodations go fast! A car? Same. January or February. The Gingerbread cottages are so interesting. Large African American presence on the Island. August is our month with a lot to do. Many entertainment events are held at the Tabernacle. Juneteenth is a great weekend to be there. Inkwell Beach, the integrated beach. So much history on the Island. Definitely my happy place.

That is literally a goal of mine: Travel place to place - forever. Live in a city for a few weeks to a month - get a feel for the land and the people - then move on. Wake up and repeat.

From the uninvited Irishman : Wow you missed a lot man? What I mean is; nobody told you about those beautiful magical gingerbread cottages . Those buildings were once (temporary summer tents) back in the 1870s or so. The tents were set up on wooden platforms for the summer, and taken down for storage in the late fall. They were primarily if not exclusively occupied by wealthy black families of Massachusetts, and surrounding areas, mostly from Boston. They were (Methodists). They attended services at the tabernacle, and perhaps other nearby churches. They left the heat, and bustle of Boston area to vacation with fellow Methodists primarily. No doubt there was great peace and joy being together with other successful black friends. I don't mean that in a snobbish way just pure neighborly family joy so rare in America, in those days .There are incredible stories about these families worth reading about. These were amazingly intelligent, tough successful people at a time when racism was rampant even for the upper classes. Fortunately in places like Marthas Vineyard that sickening disgusting attitude barely exists today among the population. Certainly it's very exclusive today, very expensive. Not much we can do about that I guess? Thankfully they haven't privatized it all to keep us riffraff out. Talking about myself there. It would be nice if every American could know the glorious peace of summer in the Vineyard. I love travel like you, but one really should do jut a little research so they don't miss incredible stories like this. I'm deeply proud I was born in Massachusetts, and grew up there till 17 when I joined the Air Force. Been all over the world since then 1972. There are very few metaphorically sacred places on earth as precious, and peaceful as Marthas Vineyard. Believe me ;they're are a million incredible stories of that beautiful island. Thanks for sharing the walks with us.

My home away from home! My great uncle bought a home in the 40s. Nana ran a bed and breakfast out of it in the 70s. My dad and friends always stayed at Webbs camp site. From Gay Head to the Jaws bridge and the Flying Horses, this Island has my heart. Thank you for the boat ride!

While in college I spent a couple of summers on the island, one was the most fantastic times of my life. My grandfather lived in Oak Bluffs for 50 years when he passed away. When we went to visit, and he wanted to talk "grown-up" he would give us quarters and send us to the Flying Horses. Very fond memories. Thanks for this.

I like your style. I like that you went off season, its still pretty vibrant in October. May starts the summer then the times begin! August is the highlight but to me anytime on the Vineyard is fun! Oak Bluffs and Edgartown are my favorites!

Great video, we had our honeymoon there 35 yrs. ago this weekend! Fun fact: "Jaws" was filmed here in the 1970's and since the movie the tourism exploded! Extremely busy and expensive in summer but off season you get much better rates. Thank you for walking me down memory lane! All the best to you from Massachusetts!😊

Great video. I am on the Vineyard for a few weeks every summer. The church you saw in the campgrounds is called the Tabernacle. It was constructed in 1879 and used for service, concerts and other events.

As a fan of our beautiful American coastal islands, I LOVED this! Thanks for sharing. ❤

I was in Edgartown getting coffee when the immigrants were dropped off Such a sad day for our country 😞

Everybody puts their heads down to try to avoid eye contact when the black guy walks by them on the ferry.

The last house you showed on the video before catching the ferry back is the Nelson House. If you ever saw the documentary A Place of Our Own by Stanley Nelson or familiar with author and journalist, Jill Nelson, that is their house.

In 1996, my mother and I were supposed to see Martha's Vineyard and the travel agent booked us on a trip to Boston, Vermont and New Hampshire. Now I feel like I've seen it. Thank you.

Me and my mom visited MV years ago before anyone even knew anything about the Obamas😂 It was the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen in my life! I’ve traveled to many countries and when people ask me what’s the best place I ever visit, I tell them you’re not going to believe me , it’s in the US . Martha’s Vineyard !!!

I visited Marthas Vineyard last summer for the first time and I fell in love with it. Thank you for this video, it took me right back to this amazing place.

Haha! I, too, think of Martha when I hear The Vineyard! Who else? 😉 I’d get lost in those gingerbread houses, too. Thanks so much for this tour! Totally new to me, too. 😁

This was magical. Always been fascinated by this place.

Visiting MVY in August during HBCU week. My sorority sisters and I booked our accommodations last November. It will be my first visit. I cannot wait to see this beautiful place.

I've summered on The Vineyard as a kid. The colorful houses you saw when you first arrived are called the Gingerbread Houses. Oak Bluffs is the historically black area that you were walking through. My uncle's house was the big corner house across from the beach that you're standing in front of in your thumbnail. You should take the African American history tour so you can become more informed about what you are looking at.

This destination is on my bucket list. Love how you're showing us the scenery through your eyes. Wish I could afford property there.

We traveled to the Vineyard every year in the summer, I miss it. We now live in Florida

I was hoping you would find the African American History trail in Oak Bluffs. Adam Clayton Powell's home is there. The "Ink Well" is area of Oak Bluffs where black writers still meet. Spike Lee, Henry Louis Gates live in that area. Stanley Nelson filmmaker grew up there. Of course, Pres Obama has a home in Edgartown.

Just stumbled across your channel. Great vlog. Been to Martha's Vineyard several times. Great place to relax, relate and release. Continued growth, evolution and success to your channel.

Thanks for sharing. I have never been there. I can almost smell yhe leaves.

The Gingerbread Houses were for the Methodist Camp Meetings "Revivals" in 1860's.

Wow! I enjoyed this. Never seen anything on Martha’s Vineyard. I thought it was private & exclusive. I would have never thought homes would look like the first group of homes. I always think of the Kennedy’s when I hear Martha’s Vineyard.

The 1st time was this year in September, Love it! Going back 2024 September.

Not at all what I pictured in my mind after reading so many novels (mainly romance) in this area. I thank you!!!!

Rented a moped last time I was there. I prefer Nantucket. Ty for taking us along.

…brother God bless you!! Great video

The first thing i think of is the Kennedy family when i hear Cape Cod & Martha's Vineyard. And, i don't know whether i'll ever travel there. So the next best thing is being taken there by video. (I'd rather see the national parks or go abroad.) You're a superb tour guide; thanks a bunch for providing me with a relaxing Sunday diversion on a Wednesday morning!

I was fortunate to visit in 2017. I had to choose between Nantucket and Marthas Vineyard. It is very beautiful there. I think I made the better choice. My friends and I were just there for the day in July and just took the bus around to different places. I would go back in a heartbeat.

Thanks for bringing us along. I love the cottages. They are so cute.

M.V. Has been on my list of places to visit since reading The Wedding. Would love to stay in a cottage or BnB. The names on the houses remind me of the lavish homes on Grand Cayman.

Great job Kenneth ! 👌🏽💯 I can't wait to visit Martha's Vineyard 😍 just have to find a nice comfortable clean hotel near by and then I can sightsee shop stroll and eat ice cream 🥰 🍦🍨🧁🍦🍨

Trip booked for Illumination week 2023 - this was a useful preview of the island

I love just exploring new places as well! My sister and I do walking videos where we explore all over. You never know what you're going to find. I was in Oak Bluffs 7 years ago now and it was such a magical place, I still dream about it often. Can't wait to get back there someday! Thanks for this video!

Thanks so much for doing this! I always wanted to see what Martha’s Vineyard was like. I’ve been to MA several times (have relatives in Boston) but have never been to the places I’ve always wanted to see like MV, The Cape, and Nantucket.

Love the Vineyard. My family has been going for 65+ years now. I have the best memories traveling there as a kid and going to the Flying Horses. Now I get to give my daughter those same memories and she love it too! I have to say that seeing you walk down Circuit Ave and there not be a line of cars and ppl walking on both sides looks so strange. Summers are packed! Ha ha

I was lucky to have a friend with a boat and we sailed to Edgartown. I saw the Jaws stuff, but would love to go back and see the rest of the island. Beautiful place, thanks for sharing your journeys.

Aw love your fresh eyes on this pretty place! I would visit my great grandmother who lived in one of the lil cottages overlooking the Tabernacle. I loved going for walks and observing the cute colors, flowers, the way folks tend their space, and listen in on the concerts like James Taylor. Sweet nostalgia. I take my family now. Last was Chappaquidick which felt very remote. Thanks for bringing us along your trip! Luvin your commentary. Many blessings

So charming. Thanks for taking me.

Thank you for sharing. I actually live in Boston. It's been awhile since I was at the Vineyard. I appreciated your interview with the Gentleman. You showed me a new area. Nice Video.

The cat likes you. You get a like from the kitty :-)

James Taylor lives here and does most of his recording at his home studio. Reminds me of Mackinac Island in Michigan.

Love the architecture ❤

This was wonderful ❣️ I grew up in OB summers from the 60's. It was an amazing upbringing ❣️

Nice place..great food..cute shops...went last year after many years..cottages are interesting

Beautiful! Thank you for taking us along with you. Would love to visit there.

Just visited Memorial weekend and stayed in Oak Bluffs. We rented an SUV and explored the whole island. Loved it and will return next Aug.

Never been there, but thank you for taking me along on your trip!

I loved your video. I've always wanted to visit Martha's Vineyard . I liked the fact that you went without doing any research. So adventurous. Very nice.

Thanks for the tour. It looks beautiful I hope to visit one day.🇨🇦

Great video! Never been there so it was very nice to hear about and see. Thank you 🙏🏼👍😃

Wonderful video! I love traveling and I really enjoyed the pace of this video and how you captured Martha’s Vineyard. The houses are so cute & unique, they remind me of little gingerbread houses. I would choose the berry pink colored house @10:22min; I’d keep it as is or change it to various shades of Salmon pink, w/pops of eggshell white, & brass hardware. Oak Bluffs & MV are on my list of places to visit.

Loved your video, I've been to the Vinyard and loved it, great vacation spot.

That’s weird, I too also think of Martha Steward when I think of Martha’s Vineyard. Looking to plan a family vaca there. Thank you for this video

Good video style! Nice mellow pacing and music. I've been to Nantucket, and love it, would like to see the Vineyard!

Great video. I'm planning to go in September. Thanks for a walk around the island. Cheers.

One of my very favorite places! Headed there this weekend!

Nice footage; thanks for sharing💙

Nice video! I enjoyed all the colorful, gingerbread houses and the narration.

Love it! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for making my day!!! I have been there once, but want to return many times.

Hello Kenny, I Love Martha’s Vineyard !! I went for the first time last summer for work and fell in love with it! It was peaceful, laid back and just Beautiful! It was Exactly what I needed !! I recently stumbled upon your videos, and I so appreciate your love of travel and exploration, as do I. You have an amazing spirit! Keep doing what you do and having an amazing time ! Stay Safe, Best, R.

Ice cream and t-shirt shops. Sounds amazing.

Thanks for the tour!

You’re funny. Thanks for the tour.

This was awesome, thank you!

Looks like fun days! Thanks for posting!:)

Now, the barn style home is cool.

Thanks for sharing your journey too MV.

Adding to my bucket list ❤

Great focus on all the historical ornate houses

This video just showed up on my recommendations page. I’ve always been curious about Martha’s Vineyard. Just subscribed to your channel.👍🏽

😊 Did experience a place that I always wanted to go to, thanks!🙏🙏

Great video. I’ve never been but I now feel a little familiar.❤

MV looks rather boring to me! But I think it’s worth a day trip up there….the architecture really is lovely…thanks for a great video! 👍❤️

Lovely. Thank you.

The houses are cool that pink and green one was nice

I so enjoyed my stay. I only wish it had been a little warmer. Loved everything about it.

I loved this video man! You’re fun to watch! Happy Valentine’s Day from WA!

That was very relaxing to watch… thank you sir

Thanks for the great videos. I've been to a few places, so I've experienced some great memories....

Did you miss Oakbluffs? African American side where families have been going for generations!!

Great video. That is exactly what I would be wanting to do.

Since when Martha's Vineyard is for the rich? Back in the early 1970's my parents every year would pack up all six of us kids and go to Martha's Vineyard for a week and my family was far from being rich. I loved it, it's beautiful and we stayed in a house down the block from the beach. I was around 14 or 15, I remember taking the ferry over to get on the island, the merry-go-round, the making of the colorful designing candles in front of us, they also made the first Jaws movie on the beach there, it was a lot of fun and so much to do. I do miss it, I haven't been back in so many years. Back then my family wasn't rich and we did live very comfortable. If it's only for the rich now, than i'm glad I was able to see and enjoy it back then.

Thank you for sharing your trip with us! I definitely need to make my way there. It kind of reminds me of Fire Island here on Long Island. I think it’s a good omen the monarch butterfly that flew past you ♥️

This is nice, I’ve always been curious about it. Thanks 😊

Absolutely gorgeous!..Thankyou for the watch😍

You did a great job with your presentation! As well, the background music was perfect. Not too forward. Keep on my friend.

Campground houses, were originally tents on site during summer tent meetings.when churches had summer church services

Love it 🥰

thanks for letting us finally know what month of the year you were there!

Great video. I will be visiting off season and looking forward to it.

Idk why RU-vid put this video in my algorithm. But I'm glad it did. Loved your tour! Will watch more of your videos!

Martha's Vineyard can be affordable. Like anywhere else, there are peak times and it can be a little expensive (but so is Disney). Go with your extended family, get an AirBnB; leave your car parked in the town where you catch the ferry (it's really expensive to take your car over on the ferry). Off-season is best. One year, we walked from the ferry to our hotel in Vineyard Haven. There's public transportation (buses) that can take you around the island and it's cheap or you can catch an Uber. People are friendly, it's full of culture (historical African American towns like Oak Bluffs). Obama has a home there and so did Jackie O (can see from a distance). Beaches are great and lots of good food and shopping. One of my absolute favorite places to visit.

😮love this video

Very beautiful community. I hope to visit one day.

Very informative and enjoyed it