Educational
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The Art of the Cocktail
Bay School Community Arts Center 279 Main Street , Mathews, VA, United StatesExplore the magic of mixology on March 20, 5:30-7:30 pm at The Bay School. During The Art of the Cocktail, you will: Discover the artistry of the perfect drink. Learn […]
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Founding Frenemies: Hamilton and the Virginians
Mathews Museum 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United States“Founding Frenemies:Hamilton and the Virginians” is a traveling exhibit on loan from the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, will be at the Mathews Museum for 6 weeks, from April […]
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Give Me Liberty Traveling Exhibition
Mathews Museum 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesGive Me Liberty Traveling Exhibition, on loan from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation will explore the unique and essential Virginia people, events, and sites that helped bring liberty and democracy to a nation. Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this […]
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Mathews Museum to Host Presentation on Historic Williams Wharf
Mathews Museum 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesAs part of May Faire, join the Mathews Museum to hear Pam Muffelman speak about the history of Williams Wharf Landing from the 1600s to present day! This event is […]
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Raku Firing & Pottery Throwdown
Bay School Community Arts Center 279 Main Street , Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin us for this double-header event! Learn the ancient art of raku firing with our own modern twist and/or compete in wheel-throwing challenges to win prizes and bragging rights. Pottery […]
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Hope for the Chesapeake: Another 100 Hours Beneath the Bay
Williams Wharf Landing 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, United StatesHope for the Chesapeake: Another 100 Hours Beneath the Bay... Meet the Team! This May, a team of marine scientists, filmmakers, and divers will spend another 100 hours underwater off […]
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Oyster Hatchery Tours & Tastings
Oyster Seed Holdings 425 Callis Wharf Rd, Grimstead, VA, United StatesEvery other Friday from May through August, visitors can experience a tour and tasting experience at Oyster Seed Holdings to see how farm-raised oysters get their start. Guests will start […]
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Canine Companions Event
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin the Mathews Puppy Raisers, and their puppies, for a fun presentation. Hear what’s happening at the Training Facility on John Clayton Memorial Highway. Find out ways you can be […]
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Saltwater Learn to Fish Day
Williams Wharf Landing 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin the Mathews Land Conservancy for a chance to learn to fish, with fishing and learning stations provided by partners. Refreshments provided, rain or shine, free and open to all! […]
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Author Talk @ the Library
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesHistorian Jon Kukla, will deliver a lecture entitled “Patrick Henry: Champion of Liberty.” Patrick Henry is remembered today mostly for one line from his speech: “Give me liberty or give […]
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MLC Lecture Series
Williams Wharf Landing 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin the Mathews Land Conservancy for a lecture about invasive blue catfish.
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Bay Quilters Exhibition
Mathews Museum 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesMATHEWS MUSEUM TO REOPEN, FEATURING BAY QUILTERS EXHIBITION The Mathews Museum reopens September 5, 2025 after 2 months of renovation. The Museum’s first major exhibit will feature, “The Art of […]
