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SUMMARY:Summer Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:The Mathews Museum will host a discussion of the use of silver in the colonial period. The presentation will be in the Museum’s newly renovated and updated media room. It is open to the public and there is no charge for this event. \nThe presentation will provide an overview of the history of the use of Virginia silver in the 1700s and 1800s. The guest speaker will be the Museum’s Vice Chair\, Tom Karow\, who is a silver historian and is a member of the Mathews VA250 Committee. He will discuss the silversmiths of Virginia prior to 1865\, when silversmithing was considered a craft and appreciated as an art form. \nThe displaying of coin silver and sterling silver was once considered a sign of wealth and status. Examples of the art of fine dining during the 1700s\, with displays of silver\, can still be viewed at Mount Vernon and Monticello. Karow will have on display\, a wide selection of silver on loan from area dealers and owners\, showing examples of Virginia silver that represent pieces of historical significance\, some dating back into the mid 18th century\, handmade by some of Virginia’s most renowned silversmiths. Karow\, a well known local historian and Mathews resident\, is President of the Fairfield Foundation and a member of the Mathews VA250 Committee. \nCome join us as we step back in time at the Mathews Museum! Reservations are not required.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/summer-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T130000
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SUMMARY:Saltwater Learn to Fish Day
DESCRIPTION:Fishing & Learning Stations\, children will be required to wear life jackets while fishing.  \nParticipants will be asked to sign a waiver.  \nRefreshments provided!  \nRain or Shine (the fish don’t care)! 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/saltwater-learn-to-fish-day/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf Landing\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Outdoor,Sports,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T190000
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SUMMARY:Presentation: General James Henry Lane: Soldier & Educator
DESCRIPTION:Dr. John A. Coulter II will give a public presentation entitled\, “General James Henry Lane: Soldier and Educator” on Thursday\, June 13\, 2024. He will speak at 7 p.m. at Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews. \nGeneral James Henry Lane\, a Mathews County native\, was the youngest general in the Army of Northern Virginia. After graduating from VMI\, he received a Master’s degree from UVA and worked at six military schools before and after the Civil War. He was commander of the brigade that became known as “Lee’s Immortals” and is considered the Father of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. \nMathews County Historical Society and the Mathews Memorial Library are sponsoring Dr. Coulter’s presentation\, which is free and open to the public.  Refreshments will be served.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/presentation-general-james-henry-lane-soldier-educator/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,History,Library Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T190000
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series at Williams Wharf Landing
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews Land Conservancy for a discussion on the rise in modern aquaculture in Chesapeake Bay and why we should make room for it\, with Mike Congrove and Stan Allen from Oyster Seed Holdings. Oyster aquaculture in Chesapeake Bay bloomed relatively late on the world stage\, but rose very quickly in the 2000s so that Virginia now leads the East Coast in production. This growth was bolstered by the development of breeding techniques that maximize productivity. With this growth was a concomitant rise in hatchery production\, and Oyster Seed Holdings was one of the founding oyster hatcheries in the Bay. The restorative nature of oyster culture is a vital force in sustainable food supply writ large in the world.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/lecture-series-at-williams-wharf-landing/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T100000
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SUMMARY:Public Opening of the Thomas Hunley General Store & Post Office
DESCRIPTION:General stores and post offices were both a mainstay and a way of life in Mathews County years ago. They were the gathering spots and the epicenters of each of the respective communities throughout the county. \nOn Saturday\, June 22\, 10:00 am until 2:00 pm\, Mathews “newest general store” will open its doors to the public.  The Tommy Hunley General Store/post office will receive its first official customers at Saturday’s open reception at the Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, where the new general store is now an official permanent exhibit. \nRay Hunley\, longtime commissioner of  revenue in Mathews\, donated both a significant collection of his father’s general store/post office memorabilia as well as many hours of his personal time\, lovingly and patiently recreating  a “mini” general store within the walls of the Museum. Years ago\, Ray’s father\, Tommy Hunley\,  was an employee  of the Virginia Power Company\, and as part of his job\, he would travel throughout the county\,  visiting the various general stores\, and meeting with the owners. As time went by\, and the general stores closed\, he would acquire much of the products and artifacts from the stores and store them in his own one room building on Church Street. \n“All of the contents of this store were original\, no reproductions.  He had visitors from all over the world visit his store over the years\, including two Virginia Governors\,” said Ray Hunley.  “ He was highlighted on two evening news shows on Wavy TV and WTKR TV.  It was his wish that the contents be preserved and made available to the citizens of Mathews as a memory of past times.  Many of the contents are one-of-a-kind or one-of-a-few.” \nTommy Hunley passed away in 2005\, and his wish was to continue the memories and share the history.  Ray and his wife Doris felt that the collection could best be displayed at the Museum. The general store exhibit now officially resides  within the walls of  the Mathews Museum and will now be open to the public\, honoring Tommy Hunley’s wishes. \nThe Museum announces the store’s grand opening on Saturday\, June  22nd.  Museum President Tom Robinson says\, “Mathews Museum is pleased and honored to own this collection\, and we want the museum to be a real place to visit in Mathews.” \nVisit www.mathewsvamuseum.org for more information.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/public-opening-of-the-thomas-hunley-general-store-post-office/
LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240624
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SUMMARY:The Adventure Begins: Teen Summer Program
DESCRIPTION:Register today for the Teen Summer Program at the Mathews Memorial Library! This free program is daily from 10 am- 2 pm\, and open to ages 12-17. \nThere will be many activities\, including: nature safety\, learning to LARP\, cosplay social\, archery\, Library Olympics\, fantasy writing & art\, tips for reading to learn\, games & crafts\, and making new friends!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/the-adventure-begins-teen-summer-program/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Library Events,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T100000
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SUMMARY:Mathews Garden Group: What's Buggin' You? Pest Pressure Problems!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews Gardening Group for their June meeting\, with speaker Frank Long\, BS\, MA\, Middlesex Extension Agent! \nLong will discuss solutions for reducing pest pressure: \n\nSigns and Symptoms of Pest Problems\nIdentifying Pests\nExtent of damage\nCommon solutions\nPrevention strategy\nWhere to turn for help
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-garden-group-whats-buggin-you-pest-pressure-problems/
LOCATION:Virginia Cooperative Extension Office Mathews\, 10494 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T103000
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SUMMARY:Learn to Build Your Own Grow House
DESCRIPTION:FARMILY DAY AT CA & J FARM! \nSaturday\, June 29th\, 10:30am-5pm \n\n11am-12:30pm – Guided Tour of the Farm\n12:30 – Picnic Lunch Time\, bring a Simple Lunch Tables scattered around\n1-5pm – Help Us Build Our Grow-House\n!!!GAIN EXPERIENCE!!!\n\n(Info Sheets given so you can build your own) \n\n1-5pm – Games out for the Kids\n3pm Drum Fun!\n1-5pm – Yellow Barn Store\n& Herbal Center open*\n\n$10 donation per person over 12 or $20 per Family \nThank you! Your donations \nFeed our Farm!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/learn-to-build-your-own-grow-house/
LOCATION:C.A. & J Farms\, 5620 East River Rd.\, Foster\, VA\, 23056\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Health & Fitness
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