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  • Bay Quilters Exhibition

    Mathews Museum 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United States

    MATHEWS MUSEUM TO REOPEN, FEATURING BAY QUILTERS EXHIBITION  The 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. The exhibit showcases the talent of fabric artists and ranges from full-sized quilts to small items […]

  • Chesapeake Bay Buy Boats Gathering

    Hudgins Horn Harbor Marina 308 Railway Road, Port Haywood, VA, United States

    The Mathews Maritime Museum’s Maritime Heritage Day will take place at Hudgins Horn Harbor Marina on Saturday, September 20 where we will celebrate the deck boats of the Chesapeake Bay. In particular; Peggy of New Point, Nellie Crockett, and the East Hampton. All turned 100 this year. Other buy boats on hand for the celebration […]

  • Changing Courses

    Kingston Episcopal Parish House 370 Main Street , Mathews Courthouse, VA, United States

    Changing Courses Presented by Paul Mitchell, Historian How two Confederate soldiers faithfully served God and changed the course of history after the Civil War Paul 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 […]

  • ‘Fierce and Feminine: Female Pirates That Roamed the Seven Seas’

    Kingston Episcopal Parish House 370 Main Street , Mathews Courthouse, VA, United States

    "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 […]

  • Presentation: The Restoration of the Susan Constant

    Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United States

    Join the Mathews County Historical Society for a presentation by Eric Speth, Director of Maritime Operations for the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. This informative event is free and open to the public, […]

  • Mathews, Virginia and the Eastern Woodlands: A Native History

    Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United States

    A grounded exploration of the Native and early history of Mathews County and the greater Eastern Woodlands, presented by Russell Reed and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Russell Reed is a graduate of Mathews High School.  Free and Open to the Public. Refreshments will be served.

  • VA250 Poster Contest Reception

    Bay School Community Arts Center 279 Main Street , Mathews, VA, United States

    Join the VA250 and the Bay School as we celebrate students' poster submissions representing "What it Means to Me to be an American," and award cast prizes to the winners.  This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments are provided!

  • The Virginia Campaign of 1775: Great Bridge & Removing Dunmore

    Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United States

    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! The political-military […]

  • May Faire 2026

    Mathews Historic Courthouse 27 Court Street, Mathews, VA, United States

    A Coastal Celebration of America’s 250th For nearly a decade, May Faire has brought families to the heart of Mathews each spring—drawing neighbors and visitors to Court Green and Main Street for a weekend of music, makers, food, and shared tradition. In 2026, as America marks its 250th anniversary, the Mathews Museum celebrates VA250 with […]

  • American Legion World Famous Breakfast

    American Legion, Mathews Post 83 73 Hookemfair Rd, Hudgins, VA, United States

    First Sunday of every month! Join the American Legion Post 83 at 73 Hookemfair Road for their monthly World Famous Breakfast! $12 Donation. Call: 804-725-7422 for more info

    $12

  • MCHS Historic Home & Garden Tour

    Providence Cobbs Creek, VA, United States

    Join the Mathews County Historical Society for a Historic Home & Garden Tour, benefitting the Tompkins Cottage Lift Fund. The event will include small  group tours of the interior of […]

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