The Martha's Vineyard Museum holds its annual Children's Memorial Ceremony of Remembrance at the Edgartown Lighthouse Sept. 19.
Children's Memorial Ceremony of Remembrance

2024

Every September since 2001, the Edgartown Lighthouse has been a beacon for grieving families who gather for the annual children’s memorial and ceremony of remembrance.

2023

In my first boat / a small and tender / Swampscott dory / at flood tide / I have sailed by and touched / your base

The annual Ceremony of Remembrance hosted by the Martha's Vineyard Museum takes place Saturday, Sept. 23.

2022

On Saturday afternoon at the Edgartown Lighthouse Children’s Memorial 49 new stones honoring a child’s life were added to the 998 stones encircling the lighthouse.

The Martha’s Vineyard Museum hosts the 21st annual Children’s Memorial Ceremony of Remembrance on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. the Edgartown Lighthouse.

2021

Edgartown Harbor sparkled brilliantly in the sun Saturday afternoon as families gathered for the annual ceremony of remembrance.

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