MUSEUM LAUNCHES CALL FOR PHOTOS & STORIES OF MATHEWS WATERMEN The Mathews Historical Museum will be “Celebrating Mathews Watermen” during its Spring Heritage Festival, May Faire 2022, May 7.th As part of that celebration the museum is seeking photographs and information about county residents (past and present) who have been commercial fishermen. These photographs will […]
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 […]
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, […]
Woman-Owned Businesses in Mathews
In honor of National Women’s History Month (March), we want to recognize the many woman-owned small businesses, retailers, and restaurant owners in Mathews County. For a rural community, Mathews has an incredible amount of woman-owned businesses covering a diverse range of services. Women really play a huge part in our local ecosystem and small town […]
A Growing Small Business Keeps Halcyon “Halcyon”
Before you blink at the title again, did you know that “Halcyon” actually refers to a period of time in the past that was happy, blissful, and thriving? Fun fact! Originally Foster’s Bros. Department Store, The Halcyon building (1930) has seen many forms of creative expression in its long history. Perhaps you’ve never been inside […]
Mathews Businesses Win +20 Awards in Virginia
Mathews is located off the beaten path – you don’t arrive here on accident, you get lost here on purpose. You may not have heard of this humble little town – Mathews County. It’s tucked away on the eastern tip of the Middle Peninsula across from the Eastern Shore. Shaped like an anatomical heart towards […]
