Renaissance House Retreat for Writers and Artists in Martha's Vineyard Offers Summer Scholarship for a Parent and Child

Applications Available for a Parent and Child to Attend a Creative July 4th Week at Renaissance House Retreat in Martha's Vineyard and participate in the 2019 Frederick Douglass Reading on Inkwell Beach. The scholarship is courtesy of a grant from the Sustainable Arts Foundation. - April 09, 2019

Free Public Reading of Frederick Douglass Historic Speech "What Does the Fourth of July Mean to the Negro?" on July 4th at Martha's Vineyard’s Inkwell Beach

Volunteers are welcomed to participate in a dramatic reading of Frederick Douglass’ landmark speech at 12th annual event hosted by Renaissance House Retreat for Writers & Artists. It’s a tribute to the 1852 powerful speech by Douglass, a pioneer in American social justice activism. The public is invited to be a part this cultural event that celebrates Independence Day by speaking out on diversity and equal rights. - June 13, 2018

Renaissance House Invites Public to July 4 Reading of Frederick Douglass Speech at Martha’s Vineyard’s Inkwell Beach -- Readers Include Author Jessica B. Harris

Abigail McGrath, Founder of Renaissance House Writers Retreat, Welcomes People of All Ages to Participate in 11th Annual Dramatic Reading of Frederick Douglass' Historic Speech "What Does Fourth of July Mean to the Negro?" Volunteer Readers include Dr. Jessica B. Harris, Culinary Historian, Professor, Author and Longtime Martha's Vineyard Resident. - June 27, 2017

Renaissance House Holds July 4 Reading of Frederick Douglass Speech at Martha’s Vineyard’s Inkwell Beach

Abigail McGrath, Founder of Renaissance House Writers Retreat, Invites People of All Ages to Participate in Dramatic Reading of Frederick Douglass' Speech "What Does Fourth of July Mean to the Negro" on Inkwell Beach. Potluck lunch served. - July 01, 2016

Renaissance House Retreat for Writers in Martha’s Vineyard Presents Free Salon Series in June and July for Those Who Love Words

Renaissance House Salon Series Holds Presentations with Martha’s Vineyard Writers and Poets: John Hough, Jr., Dan Waters, Mike West, Justin Ahern and Jessica Harris - June 14, 2014

Renaissance House: a Retreat for Artists and Writers in Martha’s Vineyard Accepting Applications for 2014

Renaissance House Kicks-Off 13th Anniversary by Accepting Applications for June, July and September 2014 for Artists and Writers Retreat in Historic Oak Bluffs. Renaissance House was Established in Memory of Harlem Renaissance writer Dorothy West, Author of "The Wedding" and her Cousin Poet Helene Johnson. - January 21, 2014

Renaissance House Retreat for Writers in Martha’s Vineyard Presents Noted Cookbook Author Jessica B. Harris on July 30

Renaissance House Salon Series will Feature Jessica B. Harris, Author, Scholar and African Diaspora Food Anthropologist, Discussing “Writing About Cultural Cuisine” in Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard. Free to the Public. - July 30, 2013

Renaissance House Retreat for Writers in Martha’s Vineyard Presents Mystery Writer Cynthia Riggs on July 23

Renaissance House Salon Series will Feature Cynthia Riggs, Author of Popular Victoria Trumbull Sleuth Series, Discussing “How to Write a Murder Mystery.” Free to the Public. - July 24, 2013

Renaissance House Writers Retreat Has July 4 Frederick Douglass Reading at Martha's Vineyard Beach

Renaissance House: A Retreat for Writers and Other Artists in Martha's Vineyard holds a Free Pot Luck Picnic and Public Reading of Frederick Douglass' Speech “What Does the Fourth of July Mean to a Negro?” on July 4 at State Beach. - July 03, 2013

Renaissance House Retreat for Writers & Artists in Martha’s Vineyard Hosts Free Presentations and Workshops from June – August

Renaissance House Retreat for Writers & Artists Celebrates 12th Anniversary with Special Presentations and Workshops by Noted Martha’s Vineyard Writers & Artists from June – August. The Renaissance House Salon Series will feature Susan Klein, Jill Nelson, Jessica Harris, Cynthia Riggs, Dan Waters, Shana Mahaffey, Michael West, Len and Georgia Morris and Holly Nadler. On June 25, the speaker is Richard Greener, author of the novel The Locator. - June 24, 2013

Renaissance House Retreat for Writers & Artists Kicks-Off 12th Anniversary in Martha's Vineyard

June – October Writers Retreat Inspired by Harlem Renaissance Writers Helene Johnson and Dorothy West. Retreat Applications are Still Available for June and July. - June 12, 2013

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