Educational
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What the Eyes Can’t See Lecture
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin the Mathews Memorial Library for a lecture by author Margaret Edds. What The Eyes Can’t See provides a revealing examination of race in the nation, how racism might be […]
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Movie Night at the Museum: “State Fair”
Mathews Museum 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesMovie Night at the Museum, Friday, March 8, will open with a brief historical slide presentation of the nearly 40 years of County Fairs that were held in Mathews beginning […]
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Tompkins Cottage Open
Tompkins Cottage Brickbat Road, Mathews, VA, United StatesOpen April 6th – October 26th! The cottage, which is headquarters for the Mathews County Historical Society, is named for Christopher Tompkins, a local sea captain, planter, local merchant, and […]
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Summer Lecture Series
Mathews Museum 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesThe Mathews Museum will host a discussion of the use of silver in the colonial period. The presentation will be in the Museum’s newly renovated and updated media room. It […]
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Saltwater Learn to Fish Day
Williams Wharf Landing 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, United StatesFishing & Learning Stations, children will be required to wear life jackets while fishing. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver. Refreshments provided! Rain or Shine (the fish don’t […]
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Presentation: General James Henry Lane: Soldier & Educator
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesDr. John A. Coulter II will give a public presentation entitled, “General James Henry Lane: Soldier and Educator” on Thursday, June 13, 2024. He will speak at 7 p.m. at […]
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Lecture Series at Williams Wharf Landing
Williams Wharf 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin the Mathews Land Conservancy for a discussion on the rise in modern aquaculture in Chesapeake Bay and why we should make room for it, with Mike Congrove and Stan Allen […]
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Public Opening of the Thomas Hunley General Store & Post Office
Mathews Museum 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesGeneral stores and post offices were both a mainstay and a way of life in Mathews County years ago. They were the gathering spots and the epicenters of each of […]
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The Adventure Begins: Teen Summer Program
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesRegister today for the Teen Summer Program at the Mathews Memorial Library! This free program is daily from 10 am- 2 pm, and open to ages 12-17. There will be […]
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Mathews Garden Group: What’s Buggin’ You? Pest Pressure Problems!
Virginia Cooperative Extension Office Mathews 10494 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin the Mathews Gardening Group for their June meeting, with speaker Frank Long, BS, MA, Middlesex Extension Agent! Long will discuss solutions for reducing pest pressure: Signs and Symptoms of […]
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Learn to Build Your Own Grow House
C.A. & J Farms 5620 East River Rd., Foster, VA, United StatesFARMILY DAY AT CA & J FARM! Saturday, June 29th, 10:30am-5pm 11am-12:30pm - Guided Tour of the Farm 12:30 - Picnic Lunch Time, bring a Simple Lunch Tables scattered around 1-5pm - Help Us Build Our Grow-House !!!GAIN EXPERIENCE!!! (Info Sheets given so you can build your own) 1-5pm - Games out for the Kids […]
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The Adventure Begins @ the Library!
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin the fun with the Mathews Memorial Library's The Adventure Begins summer programs! From Adventures in Nature, to Adventures in Imagination, Adventures in Travel and Adventures Close to Home, there's something for everyone! Activities include Lemonade Lectures, Tales to be Told, Discovery Days and Creative Activities- check out the list below to see the offerings, […]
