Gay head massachusetts

Aquinnah (/ əˈkwɪnə / uh-KWIN-uh; Wampanoag: Âhqunah[1]) is a town located on the western end of Martha's Vineyard island, Massachusetts, United States. From to , the town was incorporated as Gay Head. 1 Aquinnah, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts Built in The grounds around the lighthouse are open to the public. 2 We found the Gay Head Cliffs to be one of the more beautiful natural areas of Martha's Vineyard. Not only are the cliffs themselves beautiful but the lighthouse is also quite interesting. The Gay Head Cliffs are a national landmark. The beautiful, colorful layers of clay make up the cliffs. 3 Lovely uncrowded generally woodsy trail. Well maintained with nice boardwalks. 4 The Tribe is preserving its history, culture and language. The town was called Gay Head until when the Tribe won the right to change the name of the town back to the original Wampanoag name. The smallest town on the Island at miles of land area. The drive to Aquinnah is beautiful. 5 It is located on the western tip of Martha's Vineyard island. From to , the town was known as Gay Head. 6 The Aquinnah Cliffs (formerly Gay Head) are stunning foot clay cliffs found on the western end of Martha’s Vineyard. They are a major tourist attraction as is the Gay Head Lighthouse located next door. 7 Resources Calendar About. Gay Head, MA. 8 The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) has deep roots on the mainland dating back hundreds of years. A recent special election in Dartmouth sealed the fate of an Aquinnah Warrior and the "Indians" name as the official logo and name of the Dartmouth High School sports teams. 9 Senate No. Baer , ]. 10 . 11