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 […]
Packing for a day on the Water in Mathews
Having access to the Chesapeake Bay and beautiful Rivers is one of the biggest perks about visiting or living in Mathews County. Our access to the water is a privilege, but also a serious responsibility as our location in the bay is susceptible to high winds, weather changes, dramatic tides, and dangerous conditions including freezing […]
First Seafood Festival in Mathews by Sea Farms!
People asked, and Sea Farms Seafood is making it happen! August 17, 3-8pm Mathews County is having its first ever Seafood Festival, and one of your favorite suppliers is hosting! Sea Farms has grown into an international seafood supplier based out of Hudgins in Mathews County, right on the Chesapeake Bay. This company has been […]