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February 2025
Freedom’s Fortress Movie
"Freedom’s Fortress,” a movie which depicts the story of Fort Monroe, will be shown at the Mathews Museum's Movie Night. Empowered by a legal loophole, thousands of enslaved Africans escaped and found refuge at a Union-held fort during the Civil War. Doors open at 6:30, movie begins at 7:00. Movie runs approximately 1⁄2 hour.
Find out more »9th Annual Rotary Chili Cook-Off
The Mathews Rotary Club presents the 9th Annual Chili Cook-Off, on Super Bowl Saturday! THE CONTESTANTS THIS YEAR ARE: Mathews Bay School Mathews Historical Museum Mathews Land Conservancy Mathews Kiwanis Club Farmers Focus/Supply One Mathews Rotary Club This event has become one of the BIGGEST social events of the winter in Mathews! With over 500 people at the Piankatank Ruritan Club the night before the Super Bowl, it is a fun and enjoyable experience. Contestants will not only compete for…
Find out more »2nd Sundays at ETC. Vintage!
Join ETC. Vintage & Howard-Dooley Cafe's food truck for some"Second Sunday shopping," and then pick up food for cheering on your team in the Super Bowl! Also watch for posting of special game-day food packages available for pre-order through the restaurant that can be picked up that afternoon at ETC. Vintage!
Find out more »Mathews Land Conservancy’s Lecture Series
Topic: LIVING SHORELINES: Resilient Shoreline Protection for Coastal Landowners Speaker: Mary-Margaret McKinney, Director of Coastal Restoration for Native Shorelines Join the Mathews Land Conservancy for an informative session on the benefits and techniques of living shorelines for coastal landowners. Learn from subject matter expert Mary-Margaret McKinney, who will share insights on resilient shoreline protection strategies. This event is free and open to the public. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about sustainable solutions for protecting our coastal ecosystems!
Find out more »Recognizing and Sharing Family Treasures
Recognizing and Sharing Family Treasures – using them to tell family stories and to animate family history – is the topic of a presentation by Bessida Cauthorne White of Middlesex County. Ms. White is a well-known multifaceted retired attorney and genealogist, who will impart to her audience ways to enrich their lives through collective experiences. Bessida Cauthorne White is the President of the Middle Peninsula African American Genealogical and Historical Society. This presentation is sponsored by the Mathews County Historical…
Find out more »March 2025
American Legion’s World Famous Breakfast
First Sunday of every month! Join the American Legion Post 83 at 73 Hookemfair Road for their monthly World Famous Breakfast! $12 Donation. Call: 804-725-7422 for more info
Find out more »Concerts by the Bay: BrassWind
BrassWind is bringing back the classic horn band sound and look that’s been missing for quite some time. BrassWind is composed completely of retired & active-duty military in addition to some of the original charter-member educators that have remained. Though the roster and genres have changed, the mission has always been the same- To bring back good quality music to Hampton Roads and beyond…and to do it the right way. The way it was meant to be done…an incredibly gifted rhythm…
Find out more »St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
Once again, the Museum is planning a St. Patrick’s Day event to be held at Kingston Parish. There will be a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner and dessert, with an after dinner Irish coffee. A wine and beer cash bar will be available. In addition, an offering of fine woolen items from Ireland will be offered in a raffle. Tickets may be purchased beforehand at MCVIC, Haskins Bayside as well as the Museum. More details to come!
Find out more »April 2025
Donk’s 50th Anniversary Shows
Performance schedule coming, dates below: 4/5, 5/10, 6/14, 7/19, 8/16, 9/13, 10/18, 11/8, 12/6 All shows subject to last minute changes. Please join the email list or on Facebook for real-time updates. Harry M. Ward Auditorium, Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, VA 23109 NEW!!! Shows start at 7:30 PM – Doors open at 7:00 PM Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for Children 12 and under Tickets can be purchased at the door on show…
Find out more »Concerts by the Bay: Bobby BlackHat
Known as Virginia’s Blues Ambassador, award winning recording artist, harmonica player, vocalist, songwriter, comedian, producer has been playing harmonica for over 46 years. Bobby is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander with 27 years of distinguished service which included serving as Military Aide to the President and being awarded the Coast Guard Medal for Heroism. He has opened for music legends: B.B King, Taj Mahal, Delbert McClinton, Patti Labelle, Ramsey Lewis, and Maze. He has also performed with Eddie…
Find out more »Spring Community Litter Cleanup
Join MCVIC for our annual Spring Community Cleanup- more details and a registration link coming soon!
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