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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T173000
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SUMMARY:The Art of the Cocktail
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for “The Art of the Cocktail” at the Art Speaks Gallery!Discover the artistry behind the perfect drink at this unique mixology event hosted at the Bay School. Mocktails will also be available for your designated driver!\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\nLive Demos by a Pro: a special guest mixologist will lead interactive 15-minute demonstrations\, sharing insider tips on infusing liquors\, selecting garnishes\, creating simple syrups\, and more. Sample these creations and learn how to craft cocktails that are as beautiful as they are delicious.\nHands-On Cocktail Creations: Put your newfound skills to the test! In the second hour\, participants will mix their own masterpieces using curated ingredients\, tools\, and techniques.\nFriendly Competition: Share and sip your creations as we crown winners in categories like Crowd Favorite\, Best Presentation\, and Most Creative Name.\n\nSnacks will be available to complement your cocktails\, so you can nibble while you mix and sip.\n\nTickets are $40 for members\, $60 for the public. To learn more about member perks and purchase a membership\, see our website at bayschool-arts.com.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/the-art-of-the-cocktail-2/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Educational,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T200000
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SUMMARY:Her Voice\, Your Strength
DESCRIPTION:Hey ladies of Mathews County!! \n  \nGrab your friends\, & join us for a FREE & FUN evening of women’s empowerment\, featuring safety tips & demonstrations from local law enforcement personnel & defense tactics professionals! \nPre-registration required by April 6\, 2026 \nReserve your spot now by calling 804-725-2154 \n 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/her-voice-your-strength/
LOCATION:The Shores at Cedar Point\, 528 Cedar Point Lane\, Bohannon\, VA\, 23021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Food & Drink,Health & Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20260314T212112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T212112Z
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SUMMARY:The Virginia Campaign of 1775: Great Bridge & Removing Dunmore
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews VA250 Committee for a lecture with author and military historian Patrick Hannum\, featuring information on The Virginia Campaign of 1775: Great Bridge and Removing Dumore! \nThe political-military operating environment in Virginia during 1775 evolved quickly and dramatically. Two days after the clash at Lexington and Concord\, Lord Dunmore\, Virginia’s last royal colonial governor\, seized the powder from the public magazine in Williamsburg. This set off a series of events that led to multiple military clashes on Virginia soil. During December\, Patriots bloodied Dunmore’s regulars and Loyalist militia at Great Bridge in modern Chesapeake\, Virginia. The year ended with the newly formed Patriot army in control of the critical port city of Norfolk under command of a Continental officer from North Carolina. Providing context for these events allows for an appreciation of the military operations that follow and Virginia’s role in leading the movement for independence.  \nThe event is free and open to the public\, with refreshments provided.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/the-virginia-campaign-of-1775-great-bridge-removing-dunmore/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History,Library Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
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SUMMARY:MLC Lecture Series: Dredge Program
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews Land Conservancy and Lewie Lawrence as he discusses this essential initiative focused on improving navigation and preserving the local waterway ecosystem. Learn about the program’s goals to enhance boating safety\, support the regional economy\, and protect environmental health through sustained dredging practices. This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mlc-lecture-series-dredge-program/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf Landing\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20260131T012136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T012136Z
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SUMMARY:Williams Wharf Lecture Series w/ Lewie Lawrence
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/williams-wharf-lecture-series-w-lewie-lawrence/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf Landing\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20251114T134111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T134111Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conservation Day
DESCRIPTION:Join York River Steward and other community organizations to learn more about conservation and recreation opportunities on the Middle Peninsula! \nTake home free native trees: white oaks\, serviceberry\, black gum or river birch!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/community-conservation-day/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf Landing\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T203000
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SUMMARY:Presentation: The Restoration of the Susan Constant
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews County Historical Society for a presentation by Eric Speth\, Director of Maritime Operations for the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. \nThis informative event is free and open to the public\, and refreshments will be served!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/presentation-the-restoration-of-the-susan-constant/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History,Library Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250114T143944Z
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SUMMARY:Williams Wharf 2025 Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for more details about each lecture!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/williams-wharf-2025-lecture-series-2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251028
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250808T044957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T044957Z
UID:17849-1761264000-1761609599@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:MAH JONGG WEEKEND AT THE TIDES INN
DESCRIPTION:Always wanted to learn how to play Mah Jongg? Or are you a seasoned player and just want to enjoy playing with fellow enthusiasts? Join us for a weekend along the waterfront\, featuring Mah Jongg expert Dana Lange\, founder of Learn Mah Jongg. Weekend packages now bookable for guests and locals are welcome to play without room reservations (based on availability). \nDAILY SCHEDULE: \n9:30am-12:30pm – *Beginners Session \n2:00-5:00pm – Beyond Beginners Session \n*Beginners are required to attend Day 1 (Friday 10/24 at 9:30am)and are strongly recommended to check in Thursday\, October 23rd.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mah-jongg-weekend-at-the-tides-inn/
LOCATION:Tides Inn\, 480 King Carter Drive\, Irvington\, VA\, 22480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250722T155137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T194038Z
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SUMMARY:All You Ever Needed to Know  About Mushrooms... and More!
DESCRIPTION:Two local residents\, businessman-farmers and growers will speak about their garden products and provide a tasting\, at the Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street. \nChristian Brown is owner of “Mush Love in Mathews\, Va\,” and specializes in growing mushrooms. Colleague Mark Zamanian of “Blessed Harmony Farms\,” will join him as they discuss their respective farms and products\, and the importance of cooperative farming. Christian has been farming mushrooms in Mathews County since 2022 and is passionate about not only growing mushrooms\, but contributing to the health and well-being of his community.  Mark is a “freshly planted” resident of Mathews County since 2024 and quickly got to work growing various crops and feeding the local community delicious and nutritious vegetables as well. Join them as they host a farm-to-table cooking demonstration\, sharing their recipes and products! \nBoth gentlemen farmers are familiar faces at the Mathews Farmers Market. Doors open at 5:30 and program begins at 6:00. There is no charge for this event.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/all-you-ever-needed-to-know-about-mushrooms-and-more/
LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Museum":MAILTO:mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250902T162456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T174834Z
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SUMMARY:‘Fierce and Feminine: Female Pirates That Roamed the Seven Seas’
DESCRIPTION:“Some joined due to necessity\, others came seeking revenge\, treasure\, and fame. Uncover the stories behind some of history’s most famous and lesser-known pirate queens who ruled the seas.” Join the Mathews County Historical Society for an educational lecture given by Wisteria Perry of The Mariners Museum and Park. \nFree and open to the public\, refreshments will be served.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/fierce-and-feminine-female-pirates-that-roamed-the-seven-seas/
LOCATION:Kingston Episcopal Parish House\, 370 Main Street \, Mathews Courthouse\, VA\, 23125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250925T140702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T140702Z
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SUMMARY:Catch the King 2025
DESCRIPTION:Wetlands Watch and partners are seeking volunteers to “Catch the King”- a world-record breaking community science event to capture GPS flood data during king tides using the Sea Level Rise phone app! \n  \n 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/catch-the-king-2025/
LOCATION:Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250925T141126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T141126Z
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SUMMARY:MLC's Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Rachael Peabody\, New Executive Director of Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission\, Shares Overview of VA’s Working Waterfront Grant and 2026 Goals!  \nRachael Peabody previously served as the Assistant Director of Restoration for the Elizabeth River Project in Norfolk and spent six years (2014 –2020) at VMRC working for both its Fisheries and Habitat Management Divisions. “Virginia’s coastal ecosystems support fisheries\, wildlife\, aquaculture\, navigation\, carbon storage and tourism\, and provide significant naturaldefenses against coastal storms. Sea level rise and climate change is a key threat to the health of our marine environments\, fisheries\, and economy now and in the future.”  \nRachael’s love for the marine environment and passion for conservation of its natural resources began at the University of West Alabama where she worked as a graduate student at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Her Master’s research focused on the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on intertidal fish communities in an Alabama salt marsh. Her work along the east coast on commercial fishing vessels and building relationships within the fishing and marine industries has engrained in Rachael the importance of balanced and sustainable management of our marine resources to sustain healthy coastal communities.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mlcs-lecture-series-2/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf Landing\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250902T171613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T171613Z
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SUMMARY:Changing Courses
DESCRIPTION:Changing Courses Presented by Paul Mitchell\, Historian \nHow two Confederate soldiers faithfully served God and changed the course of history after the Civil War \nPaul Mitchell is a native of Powatan\, Virginia\, and a graduate of VMI. In recent years\, he has spent his time researching and writing. He is coming to speak at Kingston Parish House about two figures important to the history of Kingston Parish. \nThe Rev. Frank Stringfellow served as rector of Kingston from 1886 to 1889. The Rev. Giles Buckner Cook served Kingston as rector from 1904 to 1915. Both men served the Confederate Army in fascinating ways earlier in their lives and then went on to faithfully serve God in the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Virginia in ways that included the furthering of black education at many levels.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/changing-courses/
LOCATION:Kingston Episcopal Parish House\, 370 Main Street \, Mathews Courthouse\, VA\, 23125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250930T025237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T025237Z
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SUMMARY:Dine to Donate
DESCRIPTION: Hosted by the Gwynn’s Island Civic League Foundation – 100% of proceeds fund Scholarships and Educational Enrichment Grants for MCPS schools!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/dine-to-donate-4/
LOCATION:Olivia’s in the Village\, 6597 Main Street\, Gloucester\, VA\, 23061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gwynn's Island Civic League":MAILTO:gwynnsislandfestival@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250825T211535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T211535Z
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SUMMARY:Bay Quilters Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:MATHEWS MUSEUM TO REOPEN\, \nFEATURING BAY QUILTERS EXHIBITION  \nThe Mathews Museum reopens September 5\, 2025 after 2 months of renovation.  The  Museum’s first major exhibit will feature\, “The Art of the Quilt\,” sponsored by the Mathews Bay Quilters Guild. \nThe exhibit showcases the talent of fabric artists and ranges from full-sized quilts to small items such as table runners and wall hangings.  Styles range from traditional Americana which reflect techniques reminiscent of the 19th and 20th centuries to Modern quilts\, a style that came into prominence in the early 21st century.  There is also a special exhibit of quilts that were displayed at the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Quilt Show\, a national quilt exhibition held annually in Hampton\, VA. \n“The Art of the Quilt” exhibit is chaired by Cheryl Dale and Raquel Kelly\, Mathews residents and members of the Mathews Bay Quilters Guild.  The combined talents of these ladies represent decades of experience and knowledge of textile study.  “Every quilt has a story\,” says Dale\, a noted fabric and quilt historian and international textile teacher.  “We plan to share those stories as expressed in fabric art.  This will be an opportunity for visitors to not only see items that bring back memories\, but to experience the development of modern quilts that are more mindful of cubism and surrealism.” \nThe exhibit will remain at the Museum throughout the month of September. Joining in the opening weekend activities is the Bay School Community Arts Center\, presenting its “Mathews Arts Fest” during Mathews Market Days. The Fest offers for sale numerous creations by local artisans.   \nVETERAN’S QUILT RAFFLE \nA member of the Mathews Bay Quilters Guild has donated a patriotic quilt to be raffled off during Mathews Market Days. This raffle is open only to veterans and surviving dependents of deceased veterans.  Raffle tickets are free but limited to one person each\, and the winner will be announced during the Museum’s May Faire activities\, May 5 & 6. (Quilt photo below) \nScissors sharpening on site!! Call for information. \nHubble Professional Sharpening\, Smithfield\, Va.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/bay-quilters-exhibition/
LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Educational,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250728T203703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T043649Z
UID:17812-1755108000-1755111600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:MLC Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews Land Conservancy for a lecture about invasive blue catfish.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mlc-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf Landing\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250602T160605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T160721Z
UID:17706-1753383600-1753387200@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Author Talk @ the Library
DESCRIPTION:Historian Jon Kukla\, will deliver a lecture entitled “Patrick Henry: Champion of Liberty.” \nPatrick Henry is remembered today mostly for one line from his speech: “Give me liberty or give me death.” This is a shame because he was one of the leading patriots of the Revolutionary era\, Virginia’s first governor after independence\, a powerful voice in the early republic\, and a great orator and statesman who played such a crucial role in shaping the course of Revolutionary Virginia’s history. In Patrick Henry: Champion of Liberty\, Jon Kukla\, who has been studying Henry for years and has even lived on one of his former plantations\, restores Patrick Henry to the front rank of American Revolutionary patriots. \nJon Kukla has served as director of historical research and publishing at the Library of Virginia\, curator and then director of the Historic New Orleans Collection\, and as director of Red Hill\, The Patrick Henry National Memorial in Charlotte County. He is the author of A Wilderness So Immense: The Louisiana Purchase and the Destiny of America\, Mr. Jefferson’s Women\, and Patrick Henry: Champion of Liberty.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/author-talk-the-library/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History,Library Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250528T135936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T140710Z
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SUMMARY:Saltwater Learn to Fish Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews Land Conservancy for a chance to learn to fish\, with fishing and learning stations provided by partners. \nRefreshments provided\, rain or shine\, free and open to all! No license required on day of event.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/saltwater-learn-to-fish-day-2/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf Landing\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Outdoor,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250505T175030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T175030Z
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SUMMARY:Canine Companions Event
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 involved in the mission to place fully trained Service Dogs\, free of charge\, with recipients with disabilities.  \nQuestions? Please email: neelyadventure@gmail.com
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/canine-companions-event/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Library Events,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canine Companions":MAILTO:jparkin@vt.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250514T174115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T174300Z
UID:17602-1747414800-1747425600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Oyster Hatchery Tours & Tastings 
DESCRIPTION:Every 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.\nGuests will start with a 30 minute immersive tour of our facility – one of the largest producers of oyster seed on the East Coast! \n\n\nTickets include a serving of raw or cooked oysters paired with white wines at our water side oyster eatery\, The Hatchery Food Truck\, while enjoying views of Milford Haven at Callis Wharf. Stay for awhile after and order some dinner\, or book an added Oyster Farm Tour excursion below!\n\n2025 Dates of Tours & Charters:\n• May 16th & May 30th\n• June 13th (no charter) & June 27th\n• July 11th & July 25th\n• August 8th\n\nTimes:\n5pm\, 5:30pm\, 6pm\, 6:30pm\, 7pm\, 7:30pm\nFor more information: www.oshoyster.com/visit\nBook a Charter: www.mathewscharters.com
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/oyster-hatchery-tours-tastings/
LOCATION:Oyster Seed Holdings\, 425 Callis Wharf Rd\, Grimstead\, VA\, 23064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oyster Seed Holdings":MAILTO:nfo@oysterseedholdings.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250505T174335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T174335Z
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SUMMARY:Hope for the Chesapeake: Another 100 Hours Beneath the Bay
DESCRIPTION:Hope for the Chesapeake: Another 100 Hours Beneath the Bay… Meet the Team! \nThis May\, a team of marine scientists\, filmmakers\, and divers will spend another 100 hours underwater off Gwynn’s Island to revisit and update the landmark 1954 National Geographic Chesapeake Bay expedition performed by Mathews’ own Gilbert Klingel.  \nJoin the MLC & the Explorers Club for an unique opportunity to meet the expedition team & hear about their work to update the baseline study of waters and marine species surrounding Gwynns Island.  \nUnderstand changes in the Bay’s ecosystem directly impacting our region!  \nThis event is free & open to the public.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/hope-for-the-chesapeake-another-100-hours-beneath-the-bay/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf Landing\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250225T181932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T175241Z
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SUMMARY:Raku Firing & Pottery Throwdown
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nPottery from Clay by the Bay Ceramics Guild will be for sale. Refreshments will be available. \nTickets can be purchased at the door (check or cash preferred) or online in advance. \nGet Your Tickets NOW! \nAnnual Raku Firing\nJoin in the fun and take your piece home with you the same day! This part of the event will be held in The Bay School Backyard. A variety of options are available for you to participate in the event: \n\nChoose a pot\, glaze it with our raku glazes\, and watch it be fired to 1800°F in less than an hour! ($30)\nIf you are a potter\, you can bring your own pot or small sculptural piece to glaze and fire. Raku clay or any clay with grog will work for this process. ($15)\nKids or adults who don’t want to do raku\, can paint a pot with acrylic paint—no firing needed. ($10)\n\nPottery Throwdown\nThis part of the event is new this year and will be held in the studio! \nSign up to compete in wheel-throwing challenges. The judge will decide the challenges and judging criteria. Competition will be bracket-style\, with winners of each round advancing to the next. Plan to stay all day to take part in this new adventure. There will be prizes for winners at each level. ($10 to compete) \nExperience the excitement of a raku firing and join in the fun of throwing pots or cheering on your favorite potter—What a great way to spend a Saturday! See ya there!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/raku-firing-pottery-throwdown/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250421T195640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T135932Z
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SUMMARY:Mathews Museum to Host Presentation on Historic Williams Wharf
DESCRIPTION:As 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 free and open to the public\, and refreshments will be provided. \nLocal historian and longtime Mathews resident Pam Muffelman will lead the presentation\, guiding attendees through a rich timeline of Williams Wharf and its surrounding area—from its earliest days in the 1600s to the present. Muffelman\, known for her engaging talks and extensive research\, has long been involved in efforts to preserve and reimagine the site as a public waterfront park that honors its unique past. \n“The Wharf was very active from its inception\,” Muffelman explains\, “with its founding by the Williams family prior to the Revolutionary War. It was a well-established port of call—particularly for British ships—and played a significant role during the war as both a lookout and a center for continued trade and shipbuilding activities.” \nDrawing from the research of respected Virginia historian Martha McCartney\, Muffelman will highlight the ongoing maritime economy of the East River during the Revolutionary War\, including local shipbuilders who continued crafting vessels\, sails\, rigging\, and equipment to support the war effort. The talk will also touch on the once-thriving tide mill at Poplar Grove—believed to have ground cornmeal for Washington’s troops in nearby Yorktown. As the last tide mill of its kind in Virginia and one of the few remaining in the nation\, Muffelman notes its historical significance and urges greater recognition of this rare local landmark. \n“With the upcoming 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding\, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what life may have been like at the Wharf during the colonial era\,” Muffelman says. “The ships\, the families\, the bills of lading—they all help tell the story of how deeply Mathews was connected to the early maritime history of this country.”
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/17503/
LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Museum":MAILTO:mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250421T200009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T200009Z
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SUMMARY:Give Me Liberty Traveling Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Give Me Liberty Traveling Exhibition\, on loan from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture \n\nGive 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 exhibit will highlight the complex\, diverse\, and inspiring Virginia history which is\, in fact\, America’s story. \nGive Me Liberty will provide context for the coming of the Revolution in Virginia and brings visitors into the core of the action from 1774 through 1776\, highlighting how the American Revolution was a war\, and more than a war.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/give-me-liberty-traveling-exhibition/
LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Museum":MAILTO:mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250331T160026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T160026Z
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SUMMARY:Founding Frenemies: Hamilton and the Virginians
DESCRIPTION:“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 14 through May 26.The exhibit complements Lin-Manuel Miranda’s award-winning Broadway production of “HAMILTON\,” which tells the story of Alexander Hamilton’s relationships with George Washington\, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. These Virginians were among his most influential allies as well as his worst enemies. Visit the Museum in April to see their stories!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/founding-frenemies-hamilton-and-the-virginians/
LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Museum":MAILTO:mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250225T181624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T181648Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of the Cocktail
DESCRIPTION:Explore the magic of mixology on March 20\, 5:30-7:30 pm at The Bay School. \nDuring The Art of the Cocktail\, you will: \n\nDiscover the artistry of the perfect drink.\nLearn how to craft cocktails as beautiful as they are delicious.\nParticipate in 15-minute demos led by a professional mixologist.\nLearn insider tips on infusing liquors\, selecting garnishes\, creating simple syrups\, and more.\nMix your own masterpieces using curated ingredients\, tools\, and techniques.\n\nWhile you enjoy the evening\, mixing\, sipping\, and sampling\, you will participate in some friendly competition\, voting on: \n\nCrowd Favorite\nBest Presentation\nMost Creative Name\n\nLight hors d’oeuvres will be served during the evening as you learn about and create your special cocktail concoction! \nBecome a member and start taking advantage of all the benefits of membership in The Bay School\, including a discount on this and other events! \nTickets are $40/members\, $60/general admission. Ticket sales end March 17. \nBuy Your Tickets Now!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/the-art-of-the-cocktail/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Educational,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250115T184617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T013205Z
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SUMMARY:Recognizing and Sharing Family Treasures
DESCRIPTION:Recognizing and Sharing Family Treasures – using them to tell family stories and to animate family history – is the topic of a presentation by Bessida Cauthorne White of Middlesex County. Ms. White is a well-known multifaceted retired attorney and genealogist\, who will impart to her audience ways to enrich their lives through collective experiences. \nBessida Cauthorne White is the President of the Middle Peninsula African American Genealogical and Historical Society. This presentation is sponsored by the Mathews County Historical Society and First Baptist Church\, and is free and open to the public.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/recognizing-and-sharing-family-treasures/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 9654 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250114T143944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T144148Z
UID:17185-1739383200-1739390400@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Williams Wharf 2025 Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for more details about each lecture!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/williams-wharf-2025-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T174731
CREATED:20250128T162501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T162501Z
UID:17270-1739383200-1739386800@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Mathews Land Conservancy's Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Topic: LIVING SHORELINES: Resilient Shoreline Protection for Coastal Landowners\nSpeaker: Mary-Margaret McKinney\, Director of Coastal Restoration for Native Shorelines\n\nJoin the Mathews Land Conservancy for an informative session on the benefits and techniques of living shorelines for coastal landowners. Learn from subject matter expert Mary-Margaret McKinney\, who will share insights on resilient shoreline protection strategies.\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about sustainable solutions for protecting our coastal ecosystems!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-land-conservancys-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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