Starting in June, MCVIC will be re-open to the public starting Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays. The museum will remain closed at this time. Please feel comfortable to visit us during your visit to Mathews to pick up information about the area and browse our Made in Mathews gift shop for a locally made keepsake to bring […]
An Open Letter during Coronavirus
Dear Visitors and Residents Patronizing Mathews, First and foremost, we want to say THANK YOU. Thank you for supporting local when you could. In this dark time for the economy, thank you for reminding our small business owners why they shouldn’t quit. Thank you for going out of the way to purchase local when you […]
Gardening in Mathews during the Coronavirus: How to “Do it Best”!
Spring is one of our favorite seasons, because it looks so darn good on Mathews County. Main Street flower baskets and seasonal landscaping start appearing, the luscious woods fill out again, shrubbery and sea grasses revive on the beaches, local farms are bursting with new life, and residents carefully start manicuring their lawns again. Spring […]
Silver-Lining Stories: Part 2 – Quarantine Half Marathon
With the nudge of a small town community, and the drive of a motivated woman, Lee Anne Bray completed her first half marathon in her hometown of Mathews County. Lee Anne, the Assistant Principal of Mathews High School, did not realize when she woke up on April 4th, that running her first half marathon would […]
Resources during COVID-19, Mathews VA
As of March 16, 2020, many restaurants, bed & breakfasts, and local businesses are still staying open in the area. Here are a few alternative actions that can make a big difference to small business owners during this difficult time for folks staying home: Purchase gift cards now, and use them later Buy items now for […]
New Open-Air Market on Main Street
The most charming country market has opened right along Main Street. Moughon’s ACE Hardware Store has expanded it’s offerings along the adjacent building to showcase a new “open-air” market filled with local seafood and produce. If you enjoy farmers markets, you will love the Market at Moughon’s as a regular spot to pick up some […]
