Quick Glance 2026, HBCU Legacy Week on the Vineyard
Experience The Magic of Legacy Week on the Vineyard
Sunday, July 26th
- 830a Self-Guided Labyrinth Walk https://www.massaudubon.org/places-to-explore/wildlife-sanctuaries/felix-neck
- 930a Worship Service @ Union Chapel https://www.unionchapelmv.org/ 2026
- 11a - 3p Rich Aunties & Rosé Brunch
- w/ DJ Damon Dee @ 11 Circuit Bar & Restaurant hhttps://www.instagram.com/elevencircuit/?hl=en
- 7p Game Night*[Spades] / Bowling* https://www.thebarnmv.com/ [ optional ]
- 7p Dinner [ at will / optional ]
- 9p - 1230a Nightly Party [ DC's Go- Go music ] Dedicated to HBCU Howard U. Alumni > DJ Damon Dee of Norfolk U. https://www.instagram.com/djdamondee/ @ 11 Circuit Bar & Restaurant hhttps://www.instagram.com/elevencircuit/?hl=en
Monday, July 27
- 630a Yoga w/ Natalie [Xavier U. ] @ The Inkwell
- 730a Polar Bear Swim @ The Inkwell
- 9a Breakfast @ [ Black Owned ] Biscuits [ suggestion ] https://www.mvbiscuits.com/
- Jump JAWS Bridge [ suggestion ] https://www.mvy.com/jaws-on-marthas-vineyard/
- *3p - 6p LEGACY WEEK Welcome Reception @ [ Black Owned ] Sideline https://sidelinebrand.com/ 49 Main St, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 Presentations, Wine by Black woman-owned *P. Harrel Wines https://pharrellwines.com/ & [HBCU Hampton U. Alumnae Black Female owned New England Sweetwater https://www.newenglandsweetwater.com/ Snacks served
- 6p - 8p Beauty & The Beach Sunset @ Menemsha Beach https://www.marthasvisit.com/beaches/menemsha-public-beach
- 9p - 1230a Nightly Party Dedicated to ______HBCU w/ DJ Brina Payne https://www.brinapayne.com/ @ 11 Circuit Bar & Restaurant hhttps://www.instagram.com/elevencircuit/?hl=en
Tuesday, July 28th
- 630a Yoga w/ Natalie [Xavier U. ] @ The Inkwell
- 730a Polar Bear Swim @ The Inkwell
- 10a - 2p African American Heritage Trail https://mvafricanamericanheritagetrail.org/
- 12p - 1p ** HOLD ** TENT *The Miseducation of HBCUs *tentative Self-Help Credit Union x Legacy Week on the Vineyard self-help.org https://www.self-help.org/docs/default-source/hbcu-forms/hbcu-legacy-initiative-flyer_final.pdf?sfvrsn=797267da_1 @ Oak Bluffs Public Library
- 1p - 5p Virtual HBCU Art tour featuring Art pieces from HBCU Art Collections presented by Dr. Kimberly Bugg, Director of Robert W. Woodruff Library (www.auctr.edu ) and Valerie Cooper, Director of HBCU Digital Art Project https://www.picturethatconsultants.com/hbcu-digitalartproject @ The Oak Bluffs Public Library. This unique virtual tour will highlight rare and iconic artworks from HBCU collections.
- *Beach Clean Up w/ https://hbcugreenfund.org/ [ tentative / tbd / tba ] / https://vineyardgazette.com/photography/vineyarders-give-beaches-helping-hand-earth-day
- *5p-7p Opening Remarks @ The Martha's Vineyard Museum
- 6p The Sip & Shop Experience @ Jubilee https://jubileemv.myshopify.com/ 42 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
- 6p - 8p Late Library Lounge Looking for a peaceful place to work, study, or unwind with a good book after hours? Go to the Late Night Library Lounge—a calm, quiet environment where you can make the most of the library’s relaxed atmosphere after closing time. https://oakbluffslibrary.org/event/late-night-library-lounge-2/
- 730p Dinner [ Support Black Businesses ] Black Joy Kitchen https://www.blackjoykitchen.com/ / 11 Circuit / Chef Deon's Kitchen https://www.chefdeon.com/ [ optional ]
- 9p - 1230a Powered by EventNOIRE https://www.eventnoire.com/ [ Michael Jackson & Prince Tribute Dance Party w/ DJ @ 11 Circuit Bar & Restaurant
- @ 11 Circuit Bar & Restaurant hhttps://www.instagram.com/elevencircuit/?hl=en
Wednesday, July 29th
- 630a Yoga w/ Natalie [Xavier U. ] @ The Inkwell
- 8a - 915a Mat Pilates - Judy Oak Bluffs, 80 Trinity Park, Oak Bluffs, BYO Mat $15 per class All levels welcome!
- 930a Breakfast [ optional ] @ Edgartown Diner or 11 Circuite [ Black Owned ] https://edgartowndiner.com/
- 11a - 1p Art & Soul Stroll
https://www.artsinob.com/ Start point [ TBA ] then we visit 6 - 7 art galleries [ 1 - 3 Black owned ] refreshments will be served w/ a raffle drawing @ the end, including wine tastings 71 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 - 2p Building Generational Wealth through Franchising w/ Spelman Alumna The Honorable Dee Clemmons https://g.co/kgs/BwGkR1L @ The Oak Bluffs Public Library https://oakbluffslibrary.org/
- 6-8p Spelman Sistas on the Vineyard - Beach Picnic https://events.eventnoire.com/e/spelman-sisters-on-the-vineyard-picnic-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawJmJ8xleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHv0gjuU239IQTKvbFIkEGVRVWxHPiVNYYKB0pW_CrS6jUmaGogbl__nJIb2X_aem_1UzHKS7R6mwgYiEzQcnCaQ
- 9p - 1230a Nightly Party I Put A Spell on You Dedicated HBCU Spelman College Alumna w/ Spelman Alumnae DJ Monday Blue
https://www.djmondayblue.com/ @ 11 Circuit Bar & Restaurant https://www.instagram.com/elevencircuit/?hl=en
Thursday, July 30st
- 530a Sheryl on the Beach Sunrise Sip & Sea The Inkwell - Watch the sunrise w/ us https://www.facebook.com/share/1BasgDE1Ni/ [ location to be determined ] https://www.islandspiritkayak.com/tours
- 630a Yoga w/ Natalie [Xavier U. ] @ The Inkwell
- 9a-5p HBCU Takeover in Nantucket, 9a ferry African American History Museum https://www.maah.org/nantucket-location, Walking Tour, Day [Beach Bar] Party, 5p Departure
- 3p Sankofa Festival Begins @ Oak Bluffs Library https://oakbluffslibrary.org/sankofa/
- 9p - 1230a Night of The Divine 9 w/DJ _____ https://www.vineyardspin.com/ [ party ] Bring your BGLO paraphernalia @ 11 Circuit Bar & Restaurant https://www.instagram.com/elevencircuit/?hl=en
Friday, July 31st
- 630a Yoga w/ Natalie [Xavier U. ] @ The Inkwell
- 730a Polar Bear Swim @ The Inkwell
- 830a Bingo Card Winner[s] Announced @ The Inkwell
- 9a - 11a Breakfast hosted by: https://www.self-help.org/what-we-do/we-serve/hbcu-support-investment & https://www.self-help.org/docs/default-source/hbcu-forms/hbcu-legacy-initiative-flyer_final.pdf?sfvrsn=797267da_1
- 10a - 2p & 5p - 11p First Friday in Vineyard Haven https://www.firstfridayvh.com/
- 10a Sankofa Festival @ Oak Bluffs Library https://oakbluffslibrary.org/sankofa/
- 11a Educated Flows: HBCUs and the Legacy of the Hip Hop Generation Discussion w/ Howard U. Alumni Professor Jasmine Young, MBA https://profiles.howard.edu/jasmine-young, & https://www.jazzyoung.com/ the "HipHopPreneur" and Marketing Strategist. She has over 25 years of Real World Experience in the Media & Entertainment Business & Bryna Jean-Marie,[ Howard U. ] Chief Communications Officer and Chief Storytelling Officer of The Hip Hop Museum https://thhm.org/about/who-we-are/ ☆☆ For The Sankofa Festival https://oakbluffslibrary.org/sankofa/
- 12p-2p 2nd Annual STATE of the HBCUnion ADDRESS @ Oak Bluffs Public Library A perfect opportunity to discuss the status of our HBCUs in today's political climate, topics on Endowments and Alumni Giving / membership, to gather and reflect on our progress, acknowledge our challenges, and look forward to the future of our beloved Historically Black Colleges and Universities. *Speakers TBA
- 3p - 6p FRIDAY'S ONLY >>Best* Lobster Rolls @[Church] Grace Episcopal Church Address: Woodlawn & William St, Woodlawn Ave, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 go on app or call to pre-order 508-693-0332 https://www.graceepiscopalmv.org/summer-lobster-rolls.html
- 6p - 730p Brother's Y'all Alright? Cigars, Cocktails, and Conversations about The Power of Place [ private home ] Address will be released [ 2] hrs before the event. [Oak Bluffs]
- 8p Drive-In Movie: Film TBA https://www.driveinmv.com/ Gates open @715p film begins @ 8p, 1hr. 34min. Rated PG-13 Tickets for this screening are general-admission and pay-what-you-can. The suggested ticket price is $40. If you can pay more, they will greatly appreciate it!
Saturday, August 1st
- Farewell Brunch *
- The Oak Bluffs Public Library Sankofa Festival https://oakbluffslibrary.org/sankofa/
- 10a - 1130a *Carolyn Quick Tillery author of the Historical Black College and University (HBCU) Cookbook Series https://www.instagram.com/carolyn_tillery/ @ The Oak Bluffs Public Library
- 3p HBCUArts: Chamber Music for a Cause, Showcasing Excellence in HBCU Classical Composition www.hbcu-arts.org [tentative: Pine Forge Academy Choir, Oakwood University Aeolians* ]
- 4p - 8P DAY PARTY @ 11 CIRCUIT
- Nightly Party DJ Criss Cross
- Farewell. 2027 Dates July 25 - July 31st
