“Harriet” filmed in Mathews County! A biopic, coming soon, made its way to William’s Wharf and Mathews Land Conservancy to shoot a scene for the upcoming feature film, “Harriet,” telling the story of heroic abolitionist, Harriet Tubman. On October 30th and 31st, around 350 cast, film crew, and extras set up camp down William’s Wharf Road […]
Mathews Main Street
Downtown Mathews, sometimes referred to as the Village but more often called the Court House by locals, is in the middle of a long-awaited face lift. Although our downtown is quaint enough without any additional assistance, even those of us who love her the most couldn’t help but notice signs of advanced age, including […]
May Faire 2017
With the cold of winter safely behind us, Mathews County welcomes the beauty and splendor of spring with a nod to its past by celebrating May Faire on Saturday, May 6, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the historic Court Green in the center of town. Sponsored by the Mathews County Historical […]
Tour de Cheseapeake 2017
Whether you’re a competitive cyclist or someone whose idea of biking includes training wheels, Mathews County has something in store for you! For 19 years, our Tour de Chesapeake has attracted cyclists of all skill sets for a weekend of fun, relaxation, entertainment, education, and a unique opportunity to view our idyllic county at […]
Shopping at the Visitor’s Center
The Mathews County Visitor and Information Center is far more than a source of information for residents and visitors. Take a step inside, and you’ll see that much of this former general store is dedicated once again to retail, with over 60 local artisans displaying their beautiful wares. The Center is the perfect place to […]
