Island Home Quest was created by MVRHS students, and put together by the Martha's Vineyard Museum and Quest Martha's Vineyard. This Quest connects the historic photos on the Island Home. Follow the italicized clues to the photographs and uncover the stories they tell.

Introduction
On this "Island Home" Quest, you'll read and hunt for clues.
So you think you can solve our puzzle, do you?
To do so, use your eyes, a pen and the panels on deck 02.

1.
People come from far and wide
To find themselves beside the tide.
Why do they come? There are reasons so many,
And all who come here find beauty a-plenty.

From wandering hunters to Methodists saying "grace,”
Beach goers, movie stars and Presidents come to slow their pace
Artists paint pictures while writers pen their prose—
Year-rounders or day-trippers, it’s a destination we all chose

Dotted lines separate our Island towns. If Chappaquiddick is part of Edgartown, how many towns can be found?

2.
Once called Capawock, meaning "a Refuge Place”
There were humans who walked here exploring the space.
According to legend, Giant Moshup came this way.
Dragging one huge foot, his footsteps carved out the bay.

The Wampanoag people he carried to our shore
Where they continue to live on the land they adore.
Farming the soil and harvesting the sea
Dwelling near Aquinnah Cliffs so beautiful to see.

On the island they call Noepe, the Tribe is still here
The Vanderhoop Homestead is a place they hold dear
From their annual Pow-wow to Cranberry Day
We’re so glad that Moshup brought them this way!

How long did Wampanoag Tribal Member Helen Attaquin live?

3.
The Wampanoag had lived here a long time, it’s true
When the English first arrived ‘cross the Atlantic blue.
Looking for sassafras, among other staple goods,
They were greeted by natives, and pine and oak woods.

Bartholomew Gosnold on the ship Concord
Had crew members who in journals did record
First impressions of this island covered with grapevines.
It was named "Martha’s” because of his family lines.

In what year did Thomas Mayhew purchase Martha’s Vineyard?

4.
From swordfish, striped bass and herring to whales out to sea
Maritime trades are an important part of our history.
Imports and exports coastal schooners have carried
Cranberries, bricks and woolen socks all were ferried.

We have harbors safe for awaiting fair tides...
Across these waters, schooners, yachts and tugboats all glide.
The vast sea is what sets us apart from the mainland, it’s true.
It also connects us to the rest of the world, this ocean so blue!

Steamships replaced many of the sailing coasters in the late ______’s

5.
First sailing by wind, back and forth from the mainland;
Then powered by steam and rail for excursions so grand.
Now our ferryboats are filled from bow to stern
And from these fine vessels we continue to learn

That life on an island is different indeed
A bridge would be easy—that is agreed—
But romantic they’re not, with no time to tarry
And smell the salt water— Too much traffic they’d carry!

How much did a ticket on the "Island Home” cost on August 28, 1886? ____ cents

6.
In eighteen hundred and sixty five
The very first tourists began to arrive.
They came by steamer, and continued by train
Venturing out to Katama’s broad plain.

Some visitors sang their praises to the Lord
Living in tents built on wooden floorboards.
Cheek to cheek others danced all night
Under the Tivoli Dance Hall lights.

You can still swim in the waters of the Bathing Beach.
And in the Tabernacle preachers still preach.
In Oak Bluff’s Ocean Park even today
You can hear Sousa and Strauss, as the bands play.

What year did Eagle’s Way bring 15,000 people to Wesleyan Grove?

You’ve read our six clues And perhaps learned a few things.
Now to solve our puzzle; Be precise with your adding:

_____ + _____ + + + _____ + _____ = _____

Your answer will earn you a prize and a great day!
Now off to the Martha’s Vineyard Museum go straight away. (Call first for hours)

Martha’s Vineyard Museum - 59 School Street, Edgartown 508-627-4441 www.marthasvineyardhistory.org

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