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June 2020
Mathews Maritime Museum Open
The Mathews Maritime Museum will reopen Fridays and Saturdays 10 AM to 2 PM, and continue through the summer months Fridays and Saturdays. We welcome visitors to view 2 new exhibits. A history of the steamboat era and its importance to Mathews County when it was the life line of this area. Also a display of the rich history of Fitchetts Wharf from the shipwright activities of the early 1800’s, to its prominent role during the Civil War including the blockade runner C.…
Find out more »MCHS Book Launch – Historic Homes
MCHS Book Launch “Historic Homes and Properties of Mathews County, Virginia” Sat., June 27th at 11 a.m. Tompkins Cottage Museum 43 Brickbat Rd. | Mathews, Va. Volume 4 of “Historic Homes and Properties of Mathews County, Virginia” will be launched in a reception at 11 a.m. at Tompkins Cottage Museum. This 4th in a series of five books features ten of Mathews County’s antebellum historic properties: Auburn, Augustine Diggs House, Augustine F. Hudgins House, Cedar Grove, Gwynnville, Henry Sibley House,…
Find out more »July 2020
MML Youth Book Mobile
A book mobile program for young readers which will have stops throughout Mathews bringing free books to children and families. For more information contact the library at 725-5747. Please pay close attention to the DATES & LOCATIONS below: August 6 & 20 10-10:30 Mathews YMCA 10:45-11:15 Cobbs Creek Post Office 11:30-12 North Post Office August 13 & 27 10-10:30 Gwynn’s Island Civic League 10:45-11:15 Bethel U.M.C.…
Find out more »October 2020
TOGA Oyster Float Workshop
Tidewater Oyster Growers Association presents an Oyster Float Workshop at William's Wharf.
Find out more »April 2021
Book Signing @ Tompkins Cottage Museum
Book Signing @ Tompkins Cottage Museum Sat., April 17th | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 43 Brickbat Rd. | Mathews, Va. Thomas T. Wiatt, a distant cousin of Sally Tompkins through the Todd and Field families, will be on hand at Tompkins Cottage Museum on Saturday, April 17 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. to sell and sign copies of his recent book, Captain Sally: A Biography of Capt. Sally Tompkins, America’s First Female Army Officer. Wiatt was born in Savannah,…
Find out more »May 2021
Cooking Class at Zoll Vineyards
New for 2021! Each month we will feature a cooking class (or 2), that is inspired by another country and culture. Learn how to make some of our favorite dishes from around the world! The price is $30 per person. For the May class we will learn how to make Spanakopita! Join us for this super fun class and learn how to spice things up for a family meal, with something different and delicious!
Find out more »Paint Night at Zoll Vineyards
WINE BOTTLE PAINT NIGHT Want to create a gift for your mother or grandmother that she can cherish forever? How about a custom lighted wine bottle that you have painted for her? She will love it! The price for this event is $20 per person. Drinks and food are not included . this is a kid friendly event, so children are welcome to come and paint!
Find out more »Cupcake Decorating at Zoll Vineyards
CUPCAKE DECORATING Join us for another eventful cooking class with Chef Zoll. Follow along as Chef Zoll teaches you how to make frostings and decorate cupcakes using a classic frosting technique and have fun with fondant!! Tickets are $30 per person, not per couple. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time.
Find out more »June 2021
Cookie Class at Zoll Vineyards
Have you ever wanted to know how to make delicious cookies that you don’t even need to bake? They are perfect for warmer weather!! Join Chef Zoll as he teaches you the art of making- No Bake Cookies! For this class you will learn how to make 3 kinds of no bake cookies. – Chocolate Peanut Butter – Oatmeal Raisin – Triple Chocolate
Find out more »July 2021
Maritime Heritage Day Festival
The Mathews Maritime Foundation (MMF) will be having a Maritime Heritage Day Festival Sat., July 17 10 am - 3 pm Come join us at this outdoor event which will take place on the lawn beside the Maritime Museum. Tents will be set up showing various activities and projects we are currently working on. Many photos of past and present will be displayed. MMF members can sign up for a Sunday Cruise on our buy boat The Peggy, or for…
Find out more »August 2021
Boat Virginia Boating Safety Course
Did You Know. All Personal Watercraft (PWC) operators age 14 and older and all operators (regardless of age) of motorboats with a 10 hp or greater engine need to take a boating safety course. Once you complete the course, the course completion certificate or card is what is required to operate a vessel. A USCG Auxiliary certified instructor will lead the sessions, held at the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad building on Cricket Hill Road in Mathews County. This course is free…
Find out more »September 2021
Boat Building & Restoration – MMF
Boat Building & Restoration Mathews Maritime Foundation, Gwynn's Island Boat Shop Ongoing, every Sat. through November, from 9am-Noon At the Gwynn's Island Boat Shop on State Rte 633, Grimstead, VA 23064. Here's a link to find it on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/7YbwVevfUCrr4EQ39 Free Stop in, take up a tool and help, or just watch and learn. An easy way to gain skills in boat repair and restoration. All ages welcome. Photo: Canoe building at the Boat Shop
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