Educational
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Movie Night at the Museum
Mathews Museum 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin the Mathews Historical Museum for a free movie night! Doors open at 6:30. movie starts at 7 PM. “A Voyage of Discovery,” describes the 1608 travels of Captain John Smith, who, with a small crew, set out from Jamestown on two exploratory voyages and covered the entire area of the Chesapeake Bay. The information […]
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School Board Candidate Forum
Cobbs Creek Arts Center 61 Cobbs Creek Lane, Cobbs Creek, VA, United StatesThe Candidate Forum for the upcoming School Board election is coming up! Please plan to attend to hear all candidates' positions and ask questions.
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VIMS Lecture Series: Fishes of the Chesapeake Bay
Williams Wharf 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin The Mathews Land Conservancy & VIMS for the first in a lecture series: Fishes of the Chesapeake Bay. This presentation by Rachel Dixon is on the diversity of fishes in the Chesapeake Bay, the methods used to sample and study fishes, and the challenges facing fishes and their habitats. Rachel Dixon is a Ph.D. […]
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The Haunting of the Hudgins House
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin the Mathews Memorial Library for "The Haunting of the HUDGINS HOUSE... an Ever-Evolving Tale" with Benn Trask. This free event is open to the public, and refreshments will be served! The Hudgins House tale began in the fall of 1882 when lighthouse officials in Baltimore granted Assistant Keeper Augustine F. Hudgins of the Wolf […]
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Centerpiece Candle Making & Wine
Under the Stars Farm 11532 Harcum Rd, GloucesterGet ready to light up your holidays with the ultimate DIY extravaganza at Under the Stars Farm! 🕯️✨ Calling all candle enthusiasts and crafty creators – this workshop is where the magic happens! Join the Farm for a fabulous blend of candle making & wine, a combo made in DIY heaven. Picture this: flickering candles […]
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Gift Candle Making
Under the Stars Farm 11532 Harcum Rd, GloucesterWinter is here and you are looking for something fun to do... This candle workshop is perfect for candle lovers or DIY enthusiasts who want to learn something new and have a great time doing it! Sing up for Candle Making & Wine at Under the Stars Farm! Candles add warmth, scent, and ambiance to […]
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Cookie Decorating
Under the Stars Farm 11532 Harcum Rd, GloucesterGet ready to jingle and mingle at Under the Stars Farm's cookie-decorating extravaganza! Spice up your holiday spirit with sizzling gingerbread and sugar cookies, all while spreading that delightful Christmas magic! Picture this: you, an expert-led cookie artist, armed with royal icing and a sprinkle of yuletide cheer, crafting your cookie dreams into reality. It's […]
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Mathews Gardening Group Monthly Meeting
Virginia Cooperative Extension Office Mathews 10494 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin Mathews Gardening Group on Wednesday, January 24th at 10AM for an insightful presentation on the Use of Native Plants in Shoreline Stabilization: Living Shorelines. What is a Living Shoreline? A Living Shoreline is a management practice that provides erosion control and water quality benefits; protects, restores or enhances natural shoreline habitat; and maintains coastal […]
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Movie Night at the Museum: The Loving Story
Mathews Museum 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin the Mathews Historical Museum for the Reopening/ Inauguration of the Movie Room! The MHM invites you to “fall in love with history” this February, in recognition of Black History Month! After a January closure for renovations, Mathews Museum Movie Night returns Friday, February 16th with a screening of “The Loving Story,” a 2011 HBO […]
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Mathews Land Conservancy Lecture Series
Williams Wharf Landing 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin the Mathews Land Conservancy, in partnership with VIMS and William & Mary, for a Lecture Series. The one hour lectures, which are free and open to the public, focus on topics of importance to the Chesapeake Bay and Mathews county waterways.
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History of Williams Wharf Landing: Tales & Artifacts from the Wharf
Williams Wharf 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin the Mathews Land Conservancy for the next of their Lecture Series, featuring Pamela Muffelman. Pamela, a Mathews local, will discuss the Wharf's history of shipbuilding, tobacco exports, customs house, and more! The event is free to attend.
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John Warren Cooke — A Publisher and Politician Responds to Brown v. Board of Education
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin the Mathews County Historical Society for “John Warren Cooke -- A Publisher and Politician Responds to Brown v. Board of Education” with Fred Lyon. This free event is open to the public, and refreshments will be served!







