Giveaway Details Enter HERE to win a contest getaway to Mathews County, Virginia! Explore Mathews County Virginia this fall/winter! Enjoy a 2-night stay at the Inn at Tabbs Creek Dinner for two at the White Dog Bistro $100 gift certificate to Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill Class for two at the Bay School Community […]
History of Sibley’s General Store
We’ve compiled some memories of the ‘ol Sibley’s General Store over the years. We hope you enjoy these images from the early years of the building to today. Many photos were retrieved from the archives of the Gloucester-Mathews Gazette Journal and Mathews County Historical Society. History has been retrieved through using much information from the […]
Mathews Market Days & Autumn on Main Cancelled
Press Release, August 31, 2021 After much consideration and collaboration, the Guinea Heritage Association’s Guinea Jubilee Committee, Mathews Market Days Committee, and Mathews Visitor’s and Information Center are jointly announcing the cancellation of community festivals for the second straight year due to COVID-19. The committees sought counsel from the Three Rivers Health District, which includes […]
Southwind Pizza has new Owner, Jonathan Lewis
The Executive Chef of Southwind Pizza, Jonathan Lewis, is the new owner of Southwind Pizza, taking it over from Dean Tsamouras, who has been the owner since 2012. The restaurant has long been a staple to Main Street and the community, serving as a reliable spot for locals and visitors. Infamous for their specialty handmade […]
Tip of Bethel Beach Closed to Visitors
Please mind the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation’s latest announcement regarding area closure for bird nesting: The tip of the sand spit at Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve is closed to visitors until September 15 to allow the Least tern chicks ample time to fledge. (The rest of the beach is still open to […]
MCVIC is Growing!
MCVIC Celebrates 20 Years as a Non-Profit The Mathews County Visitor & Information Center has recently experienced a growth spurt after one of the toughest years of operating. This year, MCVIC celebrates its twentieth year as a non-profit organization serving the community of Mathews. MCVIC’s mission is to serve as the tourism-arm for the county, […]