• 1.776 Mile Walk/ Run

    Courthouse Square Court St, Mathews, VA, United States

    Join the Mathews VA250 in celebrating the Semiquincentennial of our nation with a patriotic walk/run and picnic - ALL FREE - on July 4th! A one-of-a-kind event blending fitness, history, and community pride. Picnic with free hot dogs & chips to the first 250 finishers (with free VA250 sunglasses)! Sponsored by Mathews VA250 Committee & […]

  • “America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together” PBS Watch Party

    Harry M. Ward Auditorium - Mathews High School 9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews, VA, United States

    The Court House Players and the Mathews County VA250 Committee invite the public to a free community watch party for the national PBS broadcast of "America Made in Virginia: 250 […]

    Free
  • Lunch & Cricket Combo July 5th

    Mathews Yacht Club 390 Yacht Club Rd., Hudgins, VA, United States

    Purchase an Americana Lunch and Cricket Ticket combo and enjoy a delicious meal at the Mathews Yacht Club prior to the Sunday performances. Seating will be from 12:30–1:30 p.m. each […]

    $30 – $40
  • Community Fireworks Show

    Williams Wharf Landing 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, United States

    A beautiful firework display from a barge on the East River to celebrate of our country’s 250th birthday!

    Free
  • Andrew Lawler, Author of “A Perfect Frenzy”

    Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United States

    “A Perfect Frenzy” Join the author, Andrew Lawler, as he speaks on the Battle of Cricket Hill & the largely untold story of rebellion in Virginia, with reception & book […]

    Free
  • Oyster Seed Hatchery Tours & Tastings

    Oyster Seed Holdings 425 Callis Wharf Rd, Grimstead, VA, United States

    Every other Friday from May through June, visitors can experience a tour and tasting experience at Oyster Seed Holdings to see how farm-raised oysters get their start. Guests will start […]

    $25
  • Battle of Cricket Hill Reenactment

    Gwynn's Island Civic League 1996 Old Ferry Road, Grimstead, VA, United States

    Battle of Cricket Hill 250th Anniversary Celebration July 10–12, 2026 | Gwynn’s Island, Virginia Step back into 1776 and experience history where it happened during the 250th Anniversary Celebration of […]

    Free
  • Battle of Cricket Hill Reenactment

    Gwynn's Island Civic League 1996 Old Ferry Road23064, Grimstead, VA, United States

    Battle of Cricket Hill 250th Anniversary Celebration July 10–12, 2026 | Gwynn’s Island, Virginia Step back into 1776 and experience history where it happened during the 250th Anniversary Celebration of […]

    Free
  • Faerie Tea

    Bay School Community Arts Center 279 Main Street , Mathews, VA, United States

    Faerie Tea returns to The Bay School on Sunday, July 12! By popular demand, our enchanting annual Faerie Tea is back—an afternoon of whimsy, tea, and fae-inspired fun you won’t […]

  • “Death on Gwynn’s Island” Author To Speak at Mathews Museum

    Mathews Museum 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United States

    "Death on Gwynn’s Island" Author To Speak at Mathews Museum The author of a new top-selling mystery novel, “Death on Gwynn’s Island,” Bruce Bracken, will speak at the Museum, Thursday, […]

    Free