Welcome
The Cuttyhunk Historical Society operates the Museum of the Elizabeth Islands, a seasonal museum on Cuttyhunk Island. The last island in the Elizabeth Islands chain, Cuttyhunk is located between New Bedford and Martha’s Vineyard. The Native American community appropriately named the island for being half-way across Buzzards Bay.
Museum Open June-Sept.
Wed- Sun, 10:30-2:30pm
Exhibit
Hidden Histories: Shipwrecks of the Elizabeth Islands is an exhibit featuring stories and objects from maritime accidents between the late 1800s to the mid-1900s.
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From minor wrecks to major disasters, the material displayed in this exhibition brings voice to the hundreds who lived and worked along the seashore and sailed through the waters of the Elizabeth Islands.
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