Download for Free This safety guide, authored and illustrated by the Thomas Family in Mathews, is available for families to pick up, or download for free. The 20 page book shows the importance of dock safety for kids of all ages. It features hand drawn illustrations with lessons and activities to engage children on what […]
Winners of the Mathews Getaway Weekend – A “Coming Home” Trip
In Fall of 2021, the Mathews Visitor Center partnered with a few local businesses to host a contest to enter a free getaway to Mathews! This promotion was put together in partnership with Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine featuring a 2 night stay at The Inn at Tabbs Creek, a gift certificate from Hole in 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 […]
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 […]
Mathews Outdoor Club Provides Events and Tours
Mathews Outdoor Club A new club has joined us in Mathews, offering new events and resources for enjoying our beautiful county. MOC will be offering outdoor fitness groups, competitive events, guided tours, and certification and training courses. This year they are offering Mathews County’s first Marathon and Half Marathon! Touring with MOC The club is now offering bike tours […]
Flags for Heroes – Mathews Rotary Club
The Mathews Rotary Club is inviting the community of Mathews to honor their heroes. Flags will be displayed on Mathews Main Street across from Food Lion by the new HRSD building from June 12th through July 6th, 2021. *Any flag ordered for a Veteran which is received by May 28th, will be flown starting on […]