The Cottagers’ 35th Annual House Tour takes place on Thursday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Who needs the History Channel when you’ve got the Cottagers’ 34th Annual House Tour? This year’s event takes place Thursday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Rev. Dr. Emilie Townes preached to a capacity crowd at Union Chapel during the Cottagers of Martha’s Vineyard’s 60th anniversary Sunday service. Her sermon instructed her audience to trust their own definition of wholesomeness.

For the past 60 years, women of the Cottagers Inc. have answered the question, what does it mean to serve community?

From the Cottagers’ Corner column in the July 1969 editions of the Vineyard Gazette by Dorothy West.

On Wednesday, July 27, at 5 p.m. there will be a reception to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Cottagers.

The many shades of porch living will be in full view on Thursday, July 21 when the 33rd Annual Cottagers Tour allows the public to go inside some of the most iconic homes in Oak Bluffs.

Special homes are on the 2015 Cottagers House Tour which will be held Thursday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Oak Bluffs. The personalities behind these varied and captivating properties are just inviting as the homes themselves.

On Wednesday, elder members and former presidents of the Cottagers gathered around tables and took turns sharing memories.

On Thursday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Cottagers Inc. will present their 31st annual benefit house tour. The houses represent a diverse group in style and age. Some remain similar to the original houses built during the 18th century, while others are newly built or refurbished homes with current amenities.