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September 2019
An Artist’s Journey Exhibition
An exhibition in the Art Speaks Gallery for Bay School adult students artwork.
Find out more »Piankatank Rurital Bingo
2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month (except Thanksgiving and December) Doors open at 6pm, first game at 7pm close at 11pm Admission starts at $16 Food available for purchase www.piankatankruritanclub.com
Find out more »Mathews Maritime Museum Open
The Mathews Maritime Museum will be open every Friday and Saturday 10am to 2pm until September!
Find out more »Gauge & Grain Exhibition
An exhibition of works in metal in wood, in the Art Speaks Gallery.
Find out more »Walkers & Runners Group
Join a growing group of walkers and runners on Saturday mornings 8am at Mathews YMCA parking lot. All paces & abilities are welcome and you don't need to be a member of the Y to participate. Occasionally, folks bring bicycles to ride - you'll always find company & variety of activities!
Find out more »Mathews Farmers Market
The Mathews Farmers Market is located on the historic courthouse green in Mathews County, Virginia. Stroll among the historic village buildings as you shop from local vendors who specialize in fresh organic produce. Each month your senses will come alive from the seasonal array of wholesome fruits and vegetables, native plants, baked goods and handcrafted gifts presented at the Farmer’s Market. Be sure to check the calendar for Special Events and Gardening Demonstrations offered on any given Saturday. It is…
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 »Tompkins Cottage Museum Open
The cottage is one of the oldest frame structures in the courthouse area. It contains changing exhibits and a collection of objects reflecting a typical home of the 1800s. The building is named for Christopher Tompkins of Poplar Grove, a prominent local planter, merchant, sea captain and ship owner/builder. A room is dedicated to his daughter, Capt. Sally Louisa Tompkins, CSA. Capt. Sally was the first woman to be commissioned an officer in an American army. An excellent example of…
Find out more »Belmont Pumpkin Farm Open
Belmont Pumpkin Farm is open Saturdays & Sundays 10-6 PM starting September 28th and every weekend in October for all farm activities. At Belmont, we've been helping families make memories and teaching kids about our natural world since 1983. Whether you are looking for that perfect pumpkin, or just want a stroll through our sunflower trails and enjoy a steaming cup of hot cider (and a slice of our famous pumpkin roll to go with it), we promise you a relaxing,…
Find out more »The Balloonist Ball – 21st Annual Fine Arts Auction
The Bay School’s 21st Annual Fine Arts Auction, a fundraiser to support our work in the community. Ticketed event, contact the Bay School Arts Center.
Find out more »October 2019
Central Village Homemaker’s Club
A fun opportunity for homemakers to pool knowledge, thoughts & experiences for the improvement of home & community life through our charitable, educational & social events.
Find out more »“Virginia’s First Africans” – Lecture by Martha W. McCartney
“Piracy, Political Intrigue and Human Tragedy: Virginia’s First Africans” a lecture by Martha W. McCartney Martha W. McCartney is a recognized independent research historian who has studied the people and places of Virginia for almost 50 years. She is author of 12 books and more than 200 published articles, including MCHS Mathews County Virginia: Lost Landscapes, Untold Stories. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • NO CHARGE
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