“All eyes are going to be on Martha’s Vineyard this year, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of 'Jaws,’” says Erica Ashton, executive director of the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce. “The movie has become an iconic piece of our island’s history.”

A British-South African endurance swimmer has crossed the finish line of a roughly 60-mile swim around Martha's Vineyard.

As the 50th anniversary of the first summer blockbuster approaches, the Martha’s Vineyard Museum is bursting with exciting programming for its “Jaws at 50: A Deeper Dive” exhibition. Director of programming Laurel Redington reflects on devising the lineup: “You can easily and quickly become overwhelmed by the tidal wave of options and ideas,