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October 2024
Antique Southern Quilts Collection Showcase
A special quilting exhibit, “Threads of Our History: Quilts of Mathews Virginia,” will debut at the Mathews Museum, October 5 and will be on exhibit through the end of December. These quilts are from a private collection of an old Mathews family, going back over a century. Mathews is a small, rural southern county sitting on the Chesapeake Bay. The quilts reflect their utilitarian use, in a geographic area that was fairly isolated until the 1950s. The quilts honor a southern tradition of quilting when…
Find out more »Party at the Wharf Summer Series
Join the Mathews Land Conservancy at Williams Wharf for the Party at the Wharf Summer Series 2024! Gates open for the events at 5 pm, with live music from 6-9 pm! The event is family-friendly, and kids 12 and under are free. Tickets are $5 (except for the 5/18 event, which is free for all), with a cash bar and food trucks at all events. Bring a lawn chair- cooler not permitted. Bands and Food Truck Listing: April 26 Robbie…
Find out more »Mathews Farmers Market
The Market takes place every Saturday, April through October on the Courthouse Green from 9 am to 1 pm. 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…
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 Open
Open April 6th – October 26th! 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 »Canine Companions Clean Up Day
Help area Master Gardeners and Volunteers prepare garden beds around the historic home place of the Mathews Men. A wonderful volunteer opportunity to help Mathews County Canine Companions' new home! Help needed with the following: Weeding, trimming, planting, mulching. Master gardeners and landscapers will be on site to lend help and provide direction. Bring your small garden tools and wear gloves. Refreshments provided!
Find out more »Lions Club Smoked Boston Butts
The Mathews Lions Club will be selling smoked Boston butts, with a quart of coleslaw, for only $40! Sale quantity limited to 300, so BUY EARLY! Tickets available from any Lions Club member, via PayPal ([email protected], or at the Mathews Visitor Center, or call to reserve tickets 804-505-1361). Pick up is 10/5 from 2-5 pm at the Lions Club building (1247 Windsor Road). Rain or shine!
Find out more »Meditation in Motion
Join Ashley Murphy, LMFT & Yoga Therapy Teacher-in-Training, for Meditation in Motion! Relax and practice self-love with a gentle blend of Yoga Therapy, Breathwork, Meditation, Energy Work and brain-based nervous system regulation techniques! Space is limited, so pre-register by calling 757-903-6978 or emailing [email protected].
Find out more »Gigantic Yard Sale
Join the Central Village Homemakers for a yard sale benefitting local charities and non-profits! Clothes, Furniture, Household Goods, Vintage Items, Antiques, Jewelry, Tools … and much more!
Find out more »Oyster Roast & BBQ Riot
Join the Mathews Rotary Club for all you can eat oysters & BBQ, and live music with Rob Oliver! Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets are $40 in advance from any Rotarian, or at Mathews Visitor Center, Haskins Bayside Service Center or Chesapeake Bank in Mathews, or are $45 at the door.
Find out more »October Second Sunday at ETC. Vintage!
Fairy Hair Flare & Cajun Carry Out food truck!
Find out more »Discussion on Quilt Exhibit
JOIN WITH FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM for A DISCUSSION on the NEW QUILT EXHIBIT The public is invited to hear local historian and genealogist, Lori Jackson Black, detail her journey in discovering, researching and telling the stories about the extensive quilt collection which she and her husband, Jay, are proud and privileged to share. The discussion program is a part of the 3-month quilt show and the Museum’s newest exhibit, “Threads of Our History: Quilts of Mathews Virginia.” Lori Jackson Black…
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