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September 2022
Mathews Maritime Museum Open
Owned and operated by the Mathews Maritime Foundation, the Mathews Maritime Museum houses artifacts, documents, and photographs depicting the history and legacy of Mathews County and the Middle Peninsula of Virginia. This area has a varied, rich maritime history from colonial times through today, playing a vital role in all the major events of our country, the Chesapeake Bay, and world-wide commerce. The Mathews Maritime Museum will be open Fridays and Saturdays 10 AM to 2 PM, May through November.…
Find out more »Gwynn’s Island Museum Open
Visit the Gwynn's Island Museum Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 1pm-5pm, April - October Gwynn's Island Museum, 1775 Old Ferry Road Gwynn, VA 23076 (804) 725-5022, vistus@gwynnsislandmuseum.org
Find out more »Open Mic & Karaoke Nights @ CA & J Farm
Open Mic & Karaoke Nights Family Events, All ages welcome to perform! We need audience and performers, $10 donation per Adult very appreciated Kids under 12 FREE Gluten Free Pizza and other snacks served. Herbal Tea & Lemonade, Coffee, Farm Kombucha Jump on the Farm Drum Set or Piano...plug in your instrument & enjoy! All ready for Karaoke, poetry, spoken word...anything you want to share! CA & J Farm - Educational Herb, Egg & Music Farm
Find out more »October 2022
Autumn on Main & Vintage Market
Saturday, October 1, 9am to 2pm This year marks the third year of Autumn on Main & Vintage Market – An annual Fall welcoming in Mathews County, Virginia! The 2022 Market will be October 1st. This year’s event features a dozen vintage vendors selling high quality items such as furniture, home decor, jewelry, collection items, kitchenware, refurbished crafts, and so much more! Autumn on Main also features kids activities, live music on Sibley’s porch, pumpkins for sale, the Saturday Mathews…
Find out more »Mathews Farmers Market
The Market takes place every Saturday, April through October on the Courthouse Green from 9am to 1pm. Food, flowers, and gifts galore! Our vendors feature a variety of fresh vegetables, along with homemade bread and bakery goods, eggs, and meat. In addition, our vendors offer plants, flowers (potted and bouquets), handmade crafts, clothing, and jewelry. You are also likely to find handmade ceramics, soaps, yarns, and various types of artwork. Bring the entire family (including pets) for all to enjoy the…
Find out more »Tompkins Cottage Museum Open
Tompkins Cottage Museum Open Open Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm, April - October The cottage, which is headquarters for the Mathews County Historical Society, is named for Christopher Tompkins, a local sea captain, planter, local merchant and member of the state legislature. He bought the cottage property in 1837 and is the first known owner. Exhibits include a room dedicated to the history of Mathews County and serves as a gift shop, two rooms representing a home from the…
Find out more »Thomas James Store Open
Thomas James Store Open Saturdays, 10 am to 1 pm, April - October Take a self-guided tour of one of the best-preserved early 19th--century stores in the southeastern U.S. This rare commercial structure has retained much of its original fabric; shed-roofed rectangular wings were added around 1900. Interpretive signage explains what the various marks and features represent. The Thomas James Store is owned and maintained by the Mathews County Historical Society.
Find out more »Boatbuilding Saturdays at the Boat Shop
Boatbuilding Saturdays at the Boat Shop Mathews Maritime Foundation Saturdays, Jan 22nd - Nov 26th All ages and skills... experienced, new learners, and those that simply want to observe - all are welcome!
Find out more »Used Book Sale
Every Saturday 10:00-2:00, Orrell Building Book Store behind the Visitor's Center. Thousands of books — most are only $1 Learn more about the Friends of the Mathews Memorial Library: www.friendsofmathewslibrary.org Book Store: 725-0808
Find out more »Dorothy Fagan Fine Art Studio Tour
Tour Dorothy Fagan's oil painting, fiber art studio, house and garden 2 hour tour includes a look inside the artist's creative process, drawing inspiration from her garden by the pond to oil paintings, home decor, and fiber art creations. Shop for art scarves, watercolors, oils, fiber art, books, gifts. First Saturday of the month RESERVATIONS REQUIRED book on website at https://www.dorothyfagan.com/visit-studio
Find out more »Fall Music on Maple
Join us for the Fall Music on Maple Concert! Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 6pm An intimate concert under the stars in downtown Mathews in the Sibley's General Store and James Store Historic District. Musical performance featuring The Jason Cale Band - a blend of New Orleans funk, blues rock, jazz fusion, and R&B elements is what creates the musical gumbo that is The Jason Cale Band. The music is full of heart and is reminiscent of the fearless musical offerings…
Find out more »Oyster Roast and BBQ Bash
Mathews Rotary Club presents the annual Oyster Roast and BBQ Bash! Saturday, October 8th, 2pm to 5pm at Williams Wharf. Tickets are $35 in advance, or $40 at the door, which includes all you can eat oysters and barbecue. Wine, beer and soft drinks are available for purchase, bring cash! Tickets can be purchased online here, from any Mathews Rotarian, or at the Mathews Visitor Center.
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