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Gwynn’s Island Museum Open
Gwynn's Island, Mathews County, Virginia is located where the beautiful Piankatank River meets the Chesapeake Bay. Gwynn's Island Museum is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Opening day is Friday, March 30. Museum will be open every weekend until the end of October. Admission is free. Memorable exhibits are on display. Nice gift shop items available.The Gwynn's Island Civic League supports this museum.
Find out more »Tea Dance
Come and dance or sit and listen and share a good time! Featuring the Phil Johnson Combo.
Find out more »Steamed Shrimp Dinner
Come out and enjoy great food, fun and fellowship at Central United Methodist Men's Semi-annual Steamed Shrimp Dinner. The dinner features steamed shrimp along with baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, homemade desserts and drinks and hot dogs. Donation of $17.00 to eat in or $16.00 for takeouts. Children 5-10, $6.00 and those under 5 eat for free. All proceeds benefit local church and community outreach! Call 725-8673 for tickets.
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 brings Saturday life in Mathews! It is located on the Historic Court House green in Mathews County, Virginia and each week brings a new array of wholesome fruits and vegetables, native plants, baked goods and handcrafted gifts. On Holiday Saturdays you will find entertainment and music. It's all part of the regular fare at the market. The Mathews Farmers Market won the 2017 Coastal Virginia Best of Virginia Award! Bring a reusable bag, shop local, and…
Find out more »2018 Middle Peninsula Spring Oyster Fair
The TOGA-sponsored Annual Spring Oyster Fair will be held on April 28th, at 9am at the Gwynn's Island Civic Center. SCHEDULE 9:00 - 10:00: Vendors of oyster gardening equipment, spat and supplies are invited to display their wares for sale. Spat availability is uncertain at this time due to the cold winter. This is a good time to question Master Oyster Gardeners and vendors about your gardening issues. 10:00 - 10:10: Remarks by TOGA President Terry Lewis 10:10 - 11:00:…
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 »Thomas James Store Open
The Thomas James Store, maintained by the Mathews County Historical Society, Inc., is a rare and excellent example of an early nineteenth-century rural commercial building. Although it has undergone some alterations and was almost certainly moved from its original location, the store retains much of its original fabric and is remarkably well preserved for its age. It dates to c. 1820, and appears to be one of the oldest buildings in the downtown commercial district. It is a registered National…
Find out more »Tompkins Cottage Museum Open
Tompkins Cottage, located on Brickbat Road, takes its name from former owner Christopher Tompkins, a mariner, wealthy landowner, and store-owner, who bought the property and structure in 1837. The cottage has been undergoing reorganization and is incorporating new themes in its displays. The recently-restored coat belonging to Capt. Sally L. Tompkins is featured in the exhibit area honoring her. Other new items on display in the cottage are enlarged reprints of photographs taken in 1935 by Francis Benjamin Johnston (1865-1952),…
Find out more »Mathews Chamber of Commerce After Hours Meet n’ Greet
Come learn more about the Mathews Chamber of Commerce and get to know some of your fellow Mathews business owners. This will be the first official social event thrown by the Chamber!
Find out more »Mathews Rotary Derby Day
Join the Mathews Rotary Club for our annual Kentucky Derby Viewing Party at The White Dog at 5 p.m. on Saturday May 5th! Have an amazing strolling dinner while enjoying specially priced beverages. Contests for best hat and best dressed. Tickets are just $59 per person and are available at the White Dog, The Mathews Visitor's Center and from any member of the Mathews Rotary Club or by email at bayconstruction@hughes.net All proceeds go to support the charitable activities of…
Find out more »May Faire
May Faire's second annual festival is a family-friendly event sponsored by the Mathews County Historical Museum, will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. on the County’s Historic Court Green. The event has been officially named Mathews' Heritage Event! This year will be focusing on the 1950's theme. There will be a vendors, food trucks, live music and festival events!
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