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July 2018
“The Legacy of Gilbert Klingel: Man of Steel” Film Premier
Catch the first showing of this documentary about naturalist, boatbuilder, and more, Gilbert Klingel. For PBS broadcast dates, please see the website: https://gilbertklingel.org/ “This film, as you know, is the untold story of Klingel, a Chesapeake Bay pioneer, naturalist, author, diver, and boat builder. Klingel accomplished so many things in his lifetime that his story needs to be told as an educational, historical, and inspirational film to folks today.” – Dave Miller, Director/Producer The film will be broadcast on PBS…
Find out more »October 2018
National Solar Tour
We are C.A. & J. Farm…. A Medicinal Herb and Egg Farm that is striving to be self-sustaining in all ways! We are Off-Grid capable Solar and have other plans coming to improve our Farm even more! We will be open for the National Solar Tour on Saturday, Oct. 6th, from 10:30am – 6pm. Stop by to see what we are doing and get ideas about how you can improve your life with natural alternatives, and help our planet in…
Find out more »Archaeology in the Palm of Your Hand
Archaeology in the Palm of Your Hand: Using Drones and 3D Printing to Bring Fairfield Plantation to Life Ashley McCuiston, Fairfield Foundation's Public Outreach Coordinator and Digital Curator The Fairfield Foundation is using new technology to reimagine public archaeology and historic preservation on the Middle Peninsula. Using drone photography and 3D printing, the organization is developing an interactive 3D printed model of Gloucester’s Fairfield Plantation that can be taken apart like a puzzle, simulating the process of archaeology and bringing…
Find out more »November 2018
Doing Their Bit: Virginians and the Great War
Dr. Lynn Rainville, Dean of Sweet Briar College, will speak about her book “Virginia and the Great War.” Rainville is a nationally recognized scholar whose book explores the role played by Virginia and Virginians in World War I, from its beginning in 1914 through its conclusion in 1919 when American troops finally returned home. Her research for the book focused on the contributions made by civilian and military Virginia residents.
Find out more »Saving Lives, Making Friends: The Flying Physician Who Kept His Promise To Tangier Island
32.3 miles from Mathews across the Chesapeake Bay lies the island of Tangier. More than two-thirds of it has become submerged since 1850, and it is estimated that the encroaching waters of the Bay could drown it completely within a few decades. Those who are familiar with the history and people of the Island note that this daunting future has not dampened the spirits of its residents. Among those documenting this courageous story is Richmond Times Dispatch feature writer, Bill…
Find out more »Mathews Maritime Speaker Meeting
Mr. Tim Roscher will present his experiences as a Coast Guard rescue swimmer, speaking on his training and high profile rescues. He will review the movie The Perfect Storm with the REAL account of how that whole series of events played out... much more suspenseful and heroic than the movie! He will also present the role of the Coast Guard in maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, aids to navigation and our roles in WWI, WWII, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars…
Find out more »March 2019
Central Village Homemaker’s Club
A fun opportunity for homemakers to pool knowledge, thoughts & experiences for the improvement of home & community life through our charitable, educational & social events.
Find out more »June 2019
Author William Geroux presenting “The Ghost Ships of Archangel”
William Geroux, author of Mathews Men, will be at the Kingston Parish promoting his new book, The Ghost Ships of Archangel. The Ghost Ships of Archangel will be published May 14 by Viking /Penguin. It’s a narrative non-fiction account of an Allied convoy in 1942 sailing across the Arctic, trying to get through the ice and the Germans to deliver a cargo of vital war supplies to the Soviet Union, our tenuous ally. The convoy is hit by an unexpected crisis in an unforgiving…
Find out more »August 2019
Kids Kayak Camp 2019
This Kid’s Kayak Camp is for ages 10 – 15. There will be 6 children per camp. At camp your child will become familiar with all of the parts of the kayak; how to enter and exit the kayak properly; how to maneuver with skill and how to self-rescue and group rescue. All of this will be taught in a fun environment through kid friendly games. As the week progresses and skill level increases we will venture into the different areas of Mathews to…
Find out more »February 2020
Mathews Maritime Speaker Meeting
Mathews Maritime Speaker Meeting at Mathews Maritime Museum Thurs., 2/20/20 at 7pm A world wide travelogue of adventures will be presented by Mr. Sam Forrest at the Mathews Maritime Foundation speaker meeting. Mathews native and current owner of the Hyco House, Mr. Forrest has sailed across the Atlantic twice, traveled the Trans-Siberian railway, been to China twice, and has traveled to 37 countries. Stating he has been mugged on both sides of the Andes, he has had many experiences…
Find out more »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,…
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