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June 2023
Swing Bridge Book Launch Party
Local author Bronwyn Hughes and illustrator Kat Sharp are hosting a Book Launch Party on Thursday, June 8! Swing Bridge, a collection of short stories set in a fictionalized community on the Chesapeake Bay, explores social issues and celebrates the richness of small-town life. Come out and get your signed copy, and celebrate with live music by Piankatank, beer and soft drinks, food from Positive Pizza and temporary tattoos and stickers! This event is open to the public, and will…
Find out more »Movie Night at the Museum
Join the Mathews Historical Museum for a Friday Movie Night! The Museum cordially invites you to a showing of “TAKING FLIGHT,” stories of early Virginia aviation from 1864 to 1940. Doors open at 6:30 PM Movie at 7 PM This no-cost event is open to the public, at no cost.
Find out more »Mathews Micro Triathlon Series
Now in its 6th year, the Mathews Micro Triathlon Series kicks off in June for another 4-event series. Ideal for beginners to the sport of triathlon OR for experienced who want an opportunity to train & compete. MMTS #3 has options for Micro OR Sprint distances. Awards presented at the final series event in August to top overall finishers.
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
Open April 1st - October 28th! 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 which serves as a gift shop, two rooms representing a home from the 1840s to the 1900s, and a room dedicated…
Find out more »Soothin’ Summer Sounds: VSO Woodwind Quintet
Join the Mathews Memorial Library for a performance by the VSO Woodwind Quintet! This event is free and open to the public! Refreshments are provided.
Find out more »Highland Games and Picnic
Enjoy a wee bit o’Scotland: bagpipes, games, free shirt, picnic and prizes! Catch a ride from the library- bus leaves library at 9:45! Ages 6 through 14 (adults may join as spectators)
Find out more »Hatchery Tours & Tastings
Looking for a cool experience where science leads to sustainable culinary bliss?! Join Oyster Seed Holdings for a hatchery tour and tasting running every other Friday, May - August. Get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to put oyster seed in the hands of farmers. On Tour Fridays, there will be 6 tours with 6 people per tour starting at 5pm. Your ticket gets you an oyster tasting and a tour through the hatchery with a staff member…
Find out more »Party at the Wharf Summer Series #3
Music, food truck(s), cash bar and fun for all ages! Music by DJ Anthony Wood Dance Party, food by On the Flip Side and Backwoods BBQ! Bring a friend and a chair. No coolers please. $5 at the gate (children 12 and under are free)
Find out more »Islander Regatta
Annual 9 mile paddling event for non-motorized craft, circumnavigating one of Virginia’s few inhabited islands: Gwynn’s Island in Mathews County. With its origins as a fun summer challenge for a group of friends, the Islander Regatta is opening its door to more participants. Max 200.
Find out more »A Celebration of British Music
Kingston Parish hosts a joint concert with the organists of Kingston Parish, Danny Corneliussen, Libby Boyer from Christ Church - Middlesex, and Coleman Tyler, organist, composer and Anglican priest. The concert will be at the Kingston Parish Chapel on 370 Main Street in Mathews. The program, A Celebration of British Music, will include organ and choral music from throughout the British Isles. A combined choir will sing several well known hymn settings. The audience is invited to join in the singing.…
Find out more »July 2023
American Legion World Famous Breakfast
American Legion Post 83 World Famous Breakfast
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