Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
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On August 19, 1991, Hurricane Bob hit Martha's Vineyard at the height of the season: 98 mph winds, 84 boats wrecked in Edgartown Harbor alone, a sloop in the Harborside Inn pool, and a false autumn by Labor Day. The story of the storm, told through an original Vineyard Gazette storm edition we found in an island thrift shop.
Read More: Hurricane Bob on Martha's Vineyard: 35 Years Since the Storm of 1991Fall 2026 on Martha's Vineyard: the September 10 and October 12 deadlines, beaches that open to everyone September 16, the Derby, scalloping by town, foliage timing and honest closing dates.
Read More: Martha's Vineyard in the Fall (2026): What Closes, What Opens Up and Why Locals Call It the Best SeasonThinking about a September or October visit? Good call. A friendly heads-up on what shifts after Labor Day 2026: the ferry switch to Vineyard Haven, each boat's last day, what stays open through Columbus Day, and how far room rates fall.
Read More: Martha's Vineyard After Labor Day (2026): The Ferry Switch, What Stays Open and What It CostsFresh from the island
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Browse All PostsMartha's Vineyard's year-round population of roughly 20,000 swells to over 100,000 in summer, with an additional 25,000 day-trippers on peak days. About 63% of all homes belong to seasonal residents.
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