Leif Eriksson and his followers arriving at the New World in the 11th century. — Hans Dahl

Who were the first foreign explorers to sail across the seas and arrive on Vineyard shores? Author Jonathan Scott will be at the Chilmark library on Wednesday, June 22, at 5 pm, to illustrate how Leif Eriksson and his viking followers came to a wild new world in the 11th century. In written sagas, a land of mild climate and plentiful food the group found was named “Vinland, the Good.” Could Martha’s Vineyard possibly be what Eriksson discovered? Call 508-645-3360 or email tthorpe@clamsnet.org.