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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:20260501T170000
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SUMMARY:Oyster Seed Hatchery Tours & Tastings
DESCRIPTION:Every other Friday from May through June\, visitors can experience a tour and tasting experience at Oyster Seed Holdings to see how farm-raised oysters get their start. Guests will start with a 30 minute immersive tour of our facility\, one of the largest producers of oyster seed on the east coast. \nTickets include a serving of raw and cooked oysters shared with your tour group paired with local wines at our water side oyster eatery\, The Hatchery Food Truck\, while enjoying views of Milford Haven at Callis Wharf.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/oyster-seed-hatchery-tours-tastings/
LOCATION:Oyster Seed Holdings\, 425 Callis Wharf Rd\, Grimstead\, VA\, 23064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Food & Drink,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T210000
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SUMMARY:Oyster Seed Hatchery Tours & Tastings
DESCRIPTION:Every other Friday from May through June\, visitors can experience a tour and tasting experience at Oyster Seed Holdings to see how farm-raised oysters get their start. Guests will start with a 30 minute immersive tour of our facility\, one of the largest producers of oyster seed on the east coast. \nTickets include a serving of raw and cooked oysters shared with your tour group paired with local wines at our water side oyster eatery\, The Hatchery Food Truck\, while enjoying views of Milford Haven at Callis Wharf.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/oyster-seed-hatchery-tours-tastings-2/
LOCATION:Oyster Seed Holdings\, 425 Callis Wharf Rd\, Grimstead\, VA\, 23064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Food & Drink,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T170000
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SUMMARY:Oyster Seed Hatchery Tours & Tastings
DESCRIPTION:Every other Friday from May through June\, visitors can experience a tour and tasting experience at Oyster Seed Holdings to see how farm-raised oysters get their start. Guests will start with a 30 minute immersive tour of our facility\, one of the largest producers of oyster seed on the east coast. \nTickets include a serving of raw and cooked oysters shared with your tour group paired with local wines at our water side oyster eatery\, The Hatchery Food Truck\, while enjoying views of Milford Haven at Callis Wharf.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/oyster-seed-hatchery-tours-tastings-3/
LOCATION:Oyster Seed Holdings\, 425 Callis Wharf Rd\, Grimstead\, VA\, 23064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Food & Drink,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T170000
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SUMMARY:Oyster Seed Hatchery Tours & Tastings
DESCRIPTION:Every other Friday from May through June\, visitors can experience a tour and tasting experience at Oyster Seed Holdings to see how farm-raised oysters get their start. Guests will start with a 30 minute immersive tour of our facility\, one of the largest producers of oyster seed on the east coast. \nTickets include a serving of raw and cooked oysters shared with your tour group paired with local wines at our water side oyster eatery\, The Hatchery Food Truck\, while enjoying views of Milford Haven at Callis Wharf.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/oyster-seed-hatchery-tours-tastings-4/
LOCATION:Oyster Seed Holdings\, 425 Callis Wharf Rd\, Grimstead\, VA\, 23064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Food & Drink,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oyster Seed Holdings":MAILTO:nfo@oysterseedholdings.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T140000
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SUMMARY:Tall Ship Godspeed
DESCRIPTION:Tall Ship Godspeed\nPublic Afternoon Tours at Williams Wharf \nStep aboard history this summer as the Tall Ship Godspeed visits Williams Wharf for special public afternoon tours. \nA replica of one of the ships that carried English settlers to Jamestown in 1607\, the Godspeed offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience maritime history up close. Guests will be able to explore the ship\, learn about early colonial voyages\, and discover what life was like aboard a 17th-century sailing vessel. \nThis family-friendly event is a wonderful opportunity for history enthusiasts\, students\, and visitors of all ages to connect with Virginia’s maritime and colonial heritage in an interactive setting along the waterfront.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/tall-ship-godspeed/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf Landing\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T200000
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SUMMARY:Oyster Seed Hatchery Tours & Tastings
DESCRIPTION:Every other Friday from May through June\, visitors can experience a tour and tasting experience at Oyster Seed Holdings to see how farm-raised oysters get their start. Guests will start with a 30 minute immersive tour of our facility\, one of the largest producers of oyster seed on the east coast. \nTickets include a serving of raw and cooked oysters shared with your tour group paired with local wines at our water side oyster eatery\, The Hatchery Food Truck\, while enjoying views of Milford Haven at Callis Wharf.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/oyster-seed-hatchery-tours-tastings-5/
LOCATION:Oyster Seed Holdings\, 425 Callis Wharf Rd\, Grimstead\, VA\, 23064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Food & Drink,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T170000
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SUMMARY:The Battle of Cricket Hill - A Pivotal American Revolutionary Engagement Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:An exhibit celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding in the Mathews County area is titled “The Battle of Cricket Hill: A Pivotal American Revolutionary Engagement.” This exhibit will be launched by the Mathews Archives\, a collaboration between the Mathews County Historical Society and the Mathews Memorial Library. The exhibit will be open from July 1 to August 31.\nThe highlight of the display is an original clipping from the September 24\, 1776\, issue of the Leicester Journal\, a historic newspaper from Leicester\, England. The article details Lord Dunmore’s involvement in the Battle of Gwynn’s Island. This framed item\, displayed between panes of glass\, was a gift from Margaret Jones Perritt of Gloucester in July 1999 and is being showcased for the first time.\nOther components of the exhibit include a panel on Gwynn’s Island\, an account of the battle\, a copy of Thomas Jefferson’s map of the Gwynn’s Island/Milford Haven area\, a DAR artifact\, excerpts from Captain Thomas Posey’s diary detailing his participation in the battle\, and accounts of the battle’s aftermath. Additional materials related to the American Revolutionary War are also part of the exhibit\, which is located on the balcony of the library’s second floor.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/the-battle-of-cricket-hill-a-pivotal-american-revolutionary-engagement-exhibit/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Educational,History,Holiday/ Seasonal,Library Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T200000
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SUMMARY:Oyster Seed Hatchery Tours & Tastings
DESCRIPTION:Every other Friday from May through June\, visitors can experience a tour and tasting experience at Oyster Seed Holdings to see how farm-raised oysters get their start. Guests will start with a 30 minute immersive tour of our facility\, one of the largest producers of oyster seed on the east coast. \nTickets include a serving of raw and cooked oysters shared with your tour group paired with local wines at our water side oyster eatery\, The Hatchery Food Truck\, while enjoying views of Milford Haven at Callis Wharf.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/oyster-seed-hatchery-tours-tastings-6/
LOCATION:Oyster Seed Holdings\, 425 Callis Wharf Rd\, Grimstead\, VA\, 23064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Food & Drink,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T122146Z
CREATED:20260624T140308Z
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SUMMARY:“Death on Gwynn’s Island” Author To Speak at Mathews Museum
DESCRIPTION:“Death on Gwynn’s Island” Author To Speak at Mathews Museum\n\nThe author of a new top-selling mystery novel\, “Death on Gwynn’s Island\,” Bruce Bracken\, will speak at the Museum\, Thursday\, July 16\, with\na book signing\, at 7:00 pm. This best selling author has captivated readers in the area\, with Gwynn’s Island as the setting of his newly released\nmurder mystery. Bruce Bracken is Emeritus Professor at The College of William & Mary and is an author of fiction books\, in addition to his\nmany other scholarly contributions.\n\nIn his release\, the story is set on Gwynn’s Island in Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay: “The mystery unfolds amid storms\, watermen\, old histories and\nsecrets that refuse to stay buried. A small island. A long memory. A murder that changes everything.” Bracken will share his experiences in writing\nthe novel and his stepping away from academia and pursuing fiction.\n\nPlease join neighbors and friends at this unique opportunity to hear this distinguished scholar and now\, author of a total of three fictional mystery\nnovels\, including Invisible\, and The Holidaysburg Christmas Miracle. Doors open at 6:30. Early seating is recommended.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/death-on-gwynns-island-author-to-speak-at-mathews-museum/
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:20260724T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T210000
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CREATED:20260227T041119Z
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SUMMARY:Oyster Seed Hatchery Tours & Tastings
DESCRIPTION:Every other Friday from May through June\, visitors can experience a tour and tasting experience at Oyster Seed Holdings to see how farm-raised oysters get their start. Guests will start with a 30 minute immersive tour of our facility\, one of the largest producers of oyster seed on the east coast. \nTickets include a serving of raw and cooked oysters shared with your tour group paired with local wines at our water side oyster eatery\, The Hatchery Food Truck\, while enjoying views of Milford Haven at Callis Wharf.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/oyster-seed-hatchery-tours-tastings-7/
LOCATION:Oyster Seed Holdings\, 425 Callis Wharf Rd\, Grimstead\, VA\, 23064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Food & Drink,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oyster Seed Holdings":MAILTO:nfo@oysterseedholdings.com
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