MARTHA'S VINEYARD CAMP MEETING ASSOCIATION
  • VISIT
    • Visitor Information
    • Cottage Museum & Shop
    • Stay Here >
      • Apartments for Rent
      • Cottages for Rent >
        • Tenant Checkin
      • Rules for Renters
  • Spiritual Life
    • Spiritual Life Calendar
    • Sunday Services
    • LIVE Stream
    • 2020 MVCMA Recorded Services
    • 2021 other Worship recordings
    • Bible Study
    • Spiritual Life Special Events
    • Campground Memorial Booklet
  • SUPPORT
    • Giving Opportunities
    • Tabernacle
    • Planned Giving
    • Commemorative Bricks
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • History
    • History Narrative
    • Photo Collections Online
    • Historic Timeline
    • MVCMA and Race Relations
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Grand Illumination
  • About Us
    • Mission
    • Social Justice, Diversity and Inclusion
    • MVCMA Directors and Staff
    • Scholarships
    • Financials
    • Cottage Owner Info
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Brief History

The MVCMA grew out of the religious “camp meeting” movement of the 19th century. The idea of holding camp meetings for religious purposes was first introduced by the Presbyterians with Baptists and Methodists taking part in the state of Kentucky, prior to 1820. The practice was soon followed by the Methodists in New England. Initially, these early meetings were temporary, lasting about a week and held at different locations each year.
Brief History of Campground

Walking Tours

Historic walking tours of the MVCMA grounds are offered in the months of July and August, 

The historic cottages within the Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association are well-known and
well-loved for their unique charm. Don’t miss your chance to join one
​of the guided walking tours of the MVCMA grounds.


Walking Tour Info

Museum and Shop

Visitors to the Cottage Museum can view the interior of a typical Campground cottage, complete with period furnishings offering a glimpse of life on the Campgrounds in the 1800s.

.The Museum Shop has a wide selection of Campground-related souvenirs and gifts, including books, calendars, paper and silk lanterns, sterling silver Campground charms, toys, postcards and other interesting items.
More Museum Info

CONTACT US


ASSOCIATION OFFICE
80 Trinity Park Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Tel: 508-693-0525 x 10   Fax: 508-696-8661
Email: office@mvcma.org

PROGRAMMING & SPECIAL EVENTS
Tel: 508-693-0525 x 14   Fax: 508-696-8661
Email: office@mvcma.org

MAILING ADDRESS:
Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association
P.O. Box 1685
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
 OFFICE HOURS

Sept 1 - June 30
M - F: 9 AM - 3 PM


July 1 - August 31

M - F: 9 AM - 3 PM

Sat. 9 AM - 1 2 PM (June - August only)
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MARTHA'S VINEYARD CAMP MEETING ASSOCIATION
OAK BLUFFS, MA
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED


Photo Credit:
​Many images on website by Vici Surr
  
  • VISIT
    • Visitor Information
    • Cottage Museum & Shop
    • Stay Here >
      • Apartments for Rent
      • Cottages for Rent >
        • Tenant Checkin
      • Rules for Renters
  • Spiritual Life
    • Spiritual Life Calendar
    • Sunday Services
    • LIVE Stream
    • 2020 MVCMA Recorded Services
    • 2021 other Worship recordings
    • Bible Study
    • Spiritual Life Special Events
    • Campground Memorial Booklet
  • SUPPORT
    • Giving Opportunities
    • Tabernacle
    • Planned Giving
    • Commemorative Bricks
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • History
    • History Narrative
    • Photo Collections Online
    • Historic Timeline
    • MVCMA and Race Relations
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Grand Illumination
  • About Us
    • Mission
    • Social Justice, Diversity and Inclusion
    • MVCMA Directors and Staff
    • Scholarships
    • Financials
    • Cottage Owner Info