Chilmark Martha, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

Cinematic for its rolling small hills, still green ponds bespeckled throughout the countryside, quaint harbors where roadside fishermen and lobstermen sell their catches of the day, salted sandy beaches both private and pass-only, Chilmark is a step back into quiet New England. You may recognize its scenery from films like Jaws or TV shows like the X-Files. The only road to Old World Aquinnah passes through Chilmark, with private owners and farms dotting the surrounding land before your driving eyes.
Incorporated as a town in 1694 on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, Chilmark derives its name from the ancestry of esteemed Governor Thomas Mayhew. For that many years, Chilmark and its harbor port Menemsha have always welcomed sailors, fishermen, and whalers. Having waters shallower than most of Martha's Vineyards, should there be storms and dangerous waters, the community would pull together to save those in distress. Peace, accord, and fairness have been renowned policies between the first settlers and the Native American tribe, the Wampanoag.
Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, also held strong as one of the first towns to be attacked during the Revolutionary War. Periods of reconstruction paved way to the land and property you see today. Chilmark had the highest average property value of any city or town in Massachusetts in 2005. The population as of 2000 Census is 843 residents.
Arriving in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, the New England architecture and atmosphere will please your sensibilities. Island breeze and island time move at a steady pace. Chilmark, along with Aquinnah, are on the undisturbing side of the island. Public beaches fill but don't crowd with visitors. Whether in anger or at peace, the sea tells its stories of sailors and fishermen. R&R, come rain, snow, or sunshine, are usually on the agenda.
In yet, for the seemingly retired scene, there are happenings. Independent films are updated at the theatre, and film festivals bring in established, as well fresh, acts to the silver screen. Music, dance, yoga have its theatres to watch or join in. Gourmet tasting is a pastime for the locals and visitors alike. Chilmark, as well as Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, take environmental issues with utmost seriousness, hosting topical seminars and discussions.
Many other activities are around for when your R&R needs a push. Bike and walking trails ribbon the hills, beaches and side roads. Charters leave port for fishing in the Atlantic. You'll find shops and art galleries while browsing around town. When you visit Chilmark, you're welcomed as a guest, much the same way as wayfarers have been for centuries.