Events Search and Views Navigation
May 2017
Thomas James Store
The Thomas James Store, maintained by the Mathews County Historical Society, Inc., is a rare and excellent example of an early nineteenth-century rural commercial building. Although it has undergone some alterations and was almost certainly moved from its original location, the store retains much of its original fabric and is remarkably well preserved for its age. It dates to c. 1820, and appears to be the oldest building in the downtown commercial district. It is a registered National Historic Building.
Find out more »Tompkins Cottage Museum
Tompkins Cottage Museum (ca. 1820) operated by the Mathews County Historical Society, Inc. - The cottage contains changing exhibits and a collection of objects reflecting a typical home of the 1800s. The building is named for Christopher Tompkins of Poplar Grove, a prominent local planter, merchant sea captain and ship owner/builder. A room is dedicated to his daughter, Capt. Sally Louisa Tompkins, CSA. Capt. Sally was the first woman to be commissioned an officer in an American army.
Find out more »Thomas James Store
The Thomas James Store, maintained by the Mathews County Historical Society, Inc., is a rare and excellent example of an early nineteenth-century rural commercial building. Although it has undergone some alterations and was almost certainly moved from its original location, the store retains much of its original fabric and is remarkably well preserved for its age. It dates to c. 1820, and appears to be the oldest building in the downtown commercial district. It is a registered National Historic Building.
Find out more »American Legion Post 83 Memorial Day Program
American Legion Post 83 Memorial Day Program Sunday, 2 pm. 73 Hookemfair Rd 725-7422
Find out more »Knights of Columbus Memorial Day Service
The Knights of Columbus, Council 11210, will hold a Memorial Day Service, Monday, May 29th, Memorial Day in the Cemetery of The Church of the Visitation at 9:30 AM. There are thirty-one U.S. military veterans buried in the church cemetery. The ceremony will start with a procession to the cemetery led by a bagpiper, then a prayer for the fallen veterans. The American Legion Post 83 out of Mathews will provide Honors followed by TAPS. The ceremony should last about 30 minutes. You…
Find out more »June 2017
Freya Homecoming Celebration
Due to extreme weather conditions on the Atlantic Ocean, the return of the Freya has been delayed and the celebration for May 27 was postponed. This historic sailboat built by Gilbert Klingel in the 1950’s is returning to the place where she was built. The Freya, recently donated to the Mathews Maritime Foundation, will be on display at the Gwynn’s Island Boat Yard dock and will serve as an educational vessel. For more information contact [email protected] Directions: Cross the bridge…
Find out more »“The Pearl & It’s People: A Celebration of Mathews”
Our next gallery show is almost upon us. An Art Speaks Gallery exhibition celebrating the history and Culture of Mathews The show is called "The Pearl & Its People: A Celebration of Mathews". The vision for this show is really just to allow the "come-heres" to remember why they did and to make the "born-heres" remember why they stayed. We have invited artists from within the community to display their work and work they've collected over the years that celebrate…
Find out more »Gwynn’s Island Festival
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2017 69th ANNUAL GWYNN'S ISLAND FESTIVAL Live music, Arts and Crafts, Food Vendors All events are at the Gwynn’s Island Civic Center grounds - 1996 Old Ferry Road, Gwynn, VA 23066 Festival Saturday, June 24, 9 am – 4 pm, Free Chicken Dinner, Friday, June 23, 4:30 – 7 Tickets $12.00 available from Mathews County Visitor and Information Center For information or to register for a vendor booth call: Jan Bassett (804) 725-7860 Viki Gwynn (804) 725-7209
Find out more »Historic House Party at Riverlawn
The Fairfield Foundation invites you to our 2017 Historic House Party at Riverlawn. This year's event will feature delicious food and drink along the tranquil East River. Your attendance supports our archaeology, education and preservation efforts across the Middle Peninsula. Email: [email protected] for tickets
Find out more »July 2017
Project Liberty Ship—SS John W. Brown
The Regional Chapter (Northern Neck-Middle Peninsula) of the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society (VAHS) is proud to host the monthly luncheon presentation on Thursday, July 20th at 11:30 am, featuring John “Jack” Yunker, Sr., resident of Heathsville, and the story of the Liberty Ships, WWII life-line transports and the objects of the eventual air defense innovations that turned the tables on Germany’s dreaded U-boats in the North Atlantic.
Find out more »September 2017
Project Liberty Ship
The Mathews Maritime Foundation's first speaker for the Winter Speaker Series will be CDR John "Jack" Yunker, Sr., U.S.N. (Retired) on Thursday, September 21 at 7pm at the Maritime Museum, 482 Main Street. He will tell the story of the Liberty Ships that were designed to be built quickly in order to transport all objects and people during WWII. A Mathews man, he was one of the Naval Architects involved in the top secret planning of these vessels that played a critical…
Find out more »October 2017
Mathews Maritime Speaker Event
John Emory Horner and Bill Walters discuss extensive careers at Milford Haven Coast Guard Station. Mr. Horner spent 25 years as Officer-in-Charge there, and Mr. Walters has been with the Coast Guard Auxiliary for 52 years. Both brought a wealth of experience to their service at Milford Haven. In WW II Mr. Walters served on a seaplane in the Pacific Theater for 3 years, and later became a licensed Surveyor for The Virginia Marine Resources Commission, and with the Coast Guard accurately…
Find out more »
