Built in 1875,
The Overton House aka the Villa Rosa located in Oak Bluffs was a summer haven
for many famous African Americans such as Martin Luther King Jr., Jesse
Jackson, J. Philip Randolph and Joe Lewis. Thanks
to its new owner, the house now painted yellow, is still majestic and breathtaking.
Visit or rent the
Villa Rosa when on Martha’s Vineyard and see a bit of African American History.
For rental information visit:
http://www.weneedavacation.com/Marthas-Vineyard/Oak-Bluffs-Vacation-Rental-5533/
The Secrets of Martha's Vineyard Blog contains
helpful information, things to do on and stories about Martha's Vineyard
by The Larrier House a private rental on Martha's Vineyard. The blog is
based on an article written by Sharon-Frances Moore and published by the
Vineyard Gazette. [Sharon Frances Moore former President, Executive Director, advisor to non-profits, Board of Directors, and
organizations as it pertains to event planning, fundraising, community
engagement, and labor and public relations, legal matters: University of
Maryland New York Chapter, University of Maryland Scholarship Committee, City of National City Association, Tribeca Organization, Girl Scouts of
the U.S.A., Owens Corning, U.S. Senate; Network for Women, Hospice; Boys &
Girls Club, various New York City theater groups, United Church of Christ,
Presbyterian Church, R.N.C Republican National Committee, Democratic National
Committee DNC, S.E.I.U., SEIU unions]
<a href="http://www.naacp.org/>
naacp.org</a>
