The hidden history of Martha's Vineyard Sign Language | Rhode Island PBS Weekly

Martha’s Vineyard is known as a salty escape, with a culture of its own. But few vacationers know that long before the ferry, it was home to an old American sign language. Isabella Jibilian explores the hidden history of Martha’s Vineyard Sign Language.

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