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July 2022

Mathews Farmers Market

July 2 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Saturday, repeating until October 30, 2022

Mathews Historic Courthouse, 27 Court Street
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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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…

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Tompkins Cottage Museum Open

July 2 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until October 30, 2022

Tompkins Cottage, Brickbat Road
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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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…

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Thomas James Store Open

July 2 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until October 31, 2022

Thomas James Store, 44 Maple Ave
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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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.  

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Boatbuilding Saturdays at the Boat Shop

July 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until November 27, 2022

Gwynn's Island Boat Shop, State Rte 633
Grimstead, 23064
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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!

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Used Book Sale

July 2 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Friends of the Mathews Memorial Library, 68 Maple Avenue
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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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

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Mathews Maritime Museum Open

July 2 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 27, 2022

Mathews Maritime Museum, 482 Main Street
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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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.…

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Learn to Farm Day!

July 2 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
C.A. & J Farms, 5620 East River Rd.
Foster, VA 23056 United States
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$25

Learn to Farm Day! A day of Farm Skill Classes offered by various, amazing speakers! See our website, www.cajfarm.com the Events & Music Page, for full details and the ticket link to get your tickets now for this wonderful Farm Experience

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Gwynn’s Island Museum Open

July 2 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Sunday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until October 31, 2022

Gwynn’s Island Museum, State Rte 633
Gwynn, VA 23066 United States
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Gwynn's Island Museum

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

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Dorothy Fagan Fine Art Studio Tour

July 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until December 4, 2022

Dorothy Fagan Fine Arts Studio, 110 Skipjack Ln
Cobbs Creek, VA 23035 United States
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$25

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

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July 4th Fireworks Show

July 4 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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fireworks

Location, Date, & Time The annual Mathews 4th of July Fireworks Celebration will take place at Mathews High School on July 4th with a rain date of July 5th. Fireworks will begin around 9 p.m.. Entertainment & Refreshments Starting around 6:00 p.m., there will be entertainment and concessions available for purchase. Come early for some food, fun, and music; then at dusk help celebrate our notions birth with fireworks. Parking Parking is available at Mathews High School. A shuttle bus…

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Music on Maple Ave.

July 8 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Thomas James Store, 44 Maple Ave
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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$25

Featuring RapJack Band of Williamsburg! Friday, July 8th, 6pm to 9:30pm Thomas James Store, 44 Maple Ave, Mathews Join us for a concert under the stars in downtown Mathews. This intimate concert series features live music, a cash bar featuring brews from Gloucester Brewing Company, and a food truck by Gumbeau's Catering. Tickets are $25 per person which includes one complimentary beverage. Proceeds from this event benefit MCVIC and the Mathews County Historical Society. Thank you Sponsors! Ron A. Beckstoffer…

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Mathews Micro Triathlon Series (MMTS)

July 9 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
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One event on July 9, 2022 at 8:00 am

One event on July 30, 2022 at 8:00 am

One event on August 20, 2022 at 8:00 am

Williams Wharf, 1039 Williams Wharf Road
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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$30

We’ve created a SERIES of our very popular Micro-Triathlon events at Williams Wharf in Mathews County, Virginia. This series kicked off in 2018 and is back for another season. MMTS #3 event on July 30 has options for Micro Triathlon OR Sprint Triathlon. What’s a Micro-Triathlon? The micro triathlon contains the same components of a “regular” triathlon: swim-bike-run, with much shorter distances for each of those 3 legs. The open water swim is 0.2 miles, the bike leg is 8 miles and…

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Mathews wins Best of the Bay 2022 Awards!

June 29, 2022 By MCVICeditor

Chesapeake Bay Magazine awards Mathews County with several 2022 “Best of the Bay” Awards. Find out about the awards below and a few of the reasons to make Mathews a destination for your next weekend getaway! Mathews Ties with Yorktown “Most Charming Chesapeake Town” Contrasting towns tie for top honors for “Most Charming Chesapeake Town” on either […]

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A Campaign to Save Sibley’s

Sibley’s General Store has been central to the Mathews County Downtown Historic District since the store was constructed in 1899. Serving our community for over 120 years, the impacts of time and climate have not gone easy on the historically registered building. MCVIC has a plans in place to preserve its structural and historical integrity into the future. So far, we have achieved a majority of our goal, but now we need your help! Read more about our project and how you can support this vital …

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