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SUMMARY:Tompkins Cottage Museum
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/tompkins-cottage-museum-2/
LOCATION:Tompkins Cottage\, Brickbat Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/tompkins_cottage.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170506T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170506T163000
DTSTAMP:20170215T221929Z
CREATED:20170128T024210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170215T221929Z
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SUMMARY:MAY FAIRE 2017
DESCRIPTION:May FAIRE is a spring event celebrating Mathews County’s heritage\, culture\, seafood bounty\, and natural beauty! It will be held May 6\, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Historic Mathews Court Green area. \nRemember the Mathews Spring Festivals and the May Day Festivals with May Pole dancing! The Mathews County Historical Museum is bringing them back with a twist! We are combining them with the celebration of different periods of Mathews County’s past. This year’s May Faire will celebrate the 1600s to 1791\, the founding of the County! \nThere will be fine art\, traditional crafts\, heritage demonstrations\, food vendors\, county goods exhibits\, live music\, colonial activities and games for children\, special appearance by local Native Indians and Revolution reenactors.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/may-faire-2017/
LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, Court St\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Educational,Food & Drink,History,Live Music,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Museum":MAILTO:mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170506T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170506T160000
DTSTAMP:20170503T053118Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T053118Z
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SUMMARY:Thomas James Store
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/thomas-james-store/
LOCATION:Mathews\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/thomas-james-store.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170506T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170506T160000
DTSTAMP:20170503T052019Z
CREATED:20170503T052019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T052019Z
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SUMMARY:Tompkins Cottage Museum
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/tompkins-cottage-museum/
LOCATION:Mathews\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170419T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170419T210000
DTSTAMP:20170413T045502Z
CREATED:20170413T045502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T045502Z
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SUMMARY:Raising the CSS Hunley
DESCRIPTION:Clyde Smith\, alias Dirk Pitt\, Special Projects Director for NUMA\, and Chairman of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources\, specializing in promoting Virginia underwater archeology and historic maritime preservation\, will be the featured speaker at the April 19th meeting of the Mathews Maritime Foundation. Clyde Smith will tell us a bit about NUMA\, The Sea Hunters\, and the search for the Confederate submarine Hunley. \nClyde was introduced to Clive Cussler in 1980 during the search for the C.S.S. Hunley off Charleston\, South Carolina. He joined NUMA as a trustee the following year and since that time has been fortunate enough to travel all over the world with Cussler and his band of merry men. He worked closely with the Sea Hunters television series. Sharing the job title filled by Clive Cussler’s fictional hero\, Dirk Pitt\, Clyde is the Special Projects Director for NUMA (National Underwater and Marine Agency). \nThe public is invited to join this presentation\nApril 19th\, 7 PM\, at the Kingston Parish Hall\,\n317 Main St.\, Mathews Court House\, VA 23109.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/raising-the-css-hunley/
LOCATION:Kingston Parish Hall\, 370 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/csshunley.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170316T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170316T210000
DTSTAMP:20170309T024719Z
CREATED:20170309T024317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170309T024719Z
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SUMMARY:Maritime Lecture: Adonia
DESCRIPTION:Ed Tillett will present an overview of his work on renovating motor vessel Adonia at the next Mathews Maritime Foundation Speaker’s meeting.  His 60 foot 1947 John Trumpy & Sons diesel cruiser was launched in 1947 as contract #330. The vessel’s home port is now Urbanna\, VA\, after spending the past 40 years on Long Island Sound. Ed\, his wife and various crew spent the summer of 2016 sailing over 1\,200 miles in the Chesapeake Bay and south along the Intracoastal Waterway aboard Adonia. Ed’s presentation will recount the special places that they visited\, a few harrowing experiences encountered along the way\, and offer insight into why a 70 year old wooden boat feels right at home on Chesapeake Bay. \nEd is an award winning film and video producer\, author and journalist.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/maritime-lecture-adonia/
LOCATION:Mathews Maritime Museum\, 482 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Educational,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170307T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170307T210000
DTSTAMP:20170306T193748Z
CREATED:20170306T193748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T193748Z
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SUMMARY:Gilbert Klingel: Man of Steel
DESCRIPTION:Film Director/Producer Dave Miller to introduce his newest film project: “Gilbert Klingel: Man of Steel” on Tuesday\, March 7 at 7 pm at the Gwynn’s Island Civic League building. \nNext Tuesday there will be a special event at the Civic League building to preview the upcoming PBS documentary about the sailboat “Freya” project and Gwynn’s Island boatbuilder\, Gilbert Klingel.  Director/Producer Dave Miller will be there to show the film trailer and talk about this project.  The film will feature Gwynn’s Island and the legendary Gwynn’s Island Boat Yard built by Klingel in the early 1950’s.  It will tell the story about Gilbert’s life and works and the goal of bringing his steel hulled sailboat “Freya” back to the island where she was built in 1953.  This vessel will be available for future generations to learn from and enjoy.  When the boat arrives at the Gwynn’s Island Boat Yard in May\, we plan to have a celebration and would appreciate the ideas you may have on how to celebrate. \nLocal residents will appear in this documentary and our local museums\, the Mathews Maritime Foundation and the Gwynn’s Island Museum are supporting our efforts.  We hope you can join us on March 7 and see how you too can become involved.  You will be quite amazed at what we have achieved so far but we’ll need the help of everyone to make this film a big success. \nOther Chesapeake Bay films by Dave Miller include: Journey on the Chesapeake (2016) and Oysters\, Boats\, and Men (2013).
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/gilbert-klingel-man-steel/
LOCATION:Gwynn’s Island Civic Center\, 1996 Old Ferry Rd.\, Gwynn\, VA\, 23066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/home_gilbertfilm.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170305T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170305T170000
DTSTAMP:20170306T070750Z
CREATED:20170306T070750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T070750Z
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SUMMARY:American Legion Post 83 Flag Disposal Service
DESCRIPTION:American Legion Pots 83 Flag Disposal Service\, 73 Hookemfair Rd. 725-7422
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/american-legion-post-83-flag-disposal-service-2/
LOCATION:Mathews\, 23109
CATEGORIES:Community Events,History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170216T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170216T210000
DTSTAMP:20170206T230121Z
CREATED:20170206T230121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170206T230121Z
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SUMMARY:Braving the Wartime Seas
DESCRIPTION:The book Braving the Wartime Seas is the subject of this month’s Mathews Maritime Foundation Speaker Series. Presented by the author\, Tom Schroeder\, it is a tribute to the Cadets and Graduates of the US Merchant Marine Academy who died in World War II\, honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. Of the estimated 243\,000 men and women who served in the Merchant Marines\, it is estimated that 8\,421 were killed at sea\, as prisoners of war\, or died from their wounds later on shore. German and Japanese submarines and aircraft sunk 1\,768 ships during the war. Over 400 Cadet-Midshipmen were Kings Point survivors and they formed an exclusive club called the “Tin Fish Club.” \nMr. Schroeder\, now retired\, is a 1957 graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point\, Long Island\, NY\, and served in the US Navy from Aug. 1957 to Mar. 1958. \nThe public is invited to enjoy this presentation on Thurs.\, Feb. 16th at 7 PM\, at the MMF Museum\, 482 Main St. in Mathews Court House\, VA.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/braving-wartime-seas/
LOCATION:Mathews Maritime Museum\, 482 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/wartimebook.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170214T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170214T200000
DTSTAMP:20170205T215137Z
CREATED:20170205T215137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170205T215137Z
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SUMMARY:Prehistoric Mathews County\, Part Two: The Tools Used by Prehistoric People in the County and Artifact Identification
DESCRIPTION:The lecture will cover the three periods of Indian occupation in Mathews County: Paleoindian\, Archaic\, and Woodland. \nThe lecture will be followed by an artifact identification session by a panel of experts from the Longwood University Longwood Institute of Archaeology and the Nansemond Chapter of the Archaeological Society of Virginia. The information will be integrated into a computerized database which will permit us to have a better understanding of who\, what and when prehistoric people lived in Mathews. Although the location of the finds will be recorded\, they will not be made public in compliance with the guidelines from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. \nThe series is co-sponsored by the Gwynn’s Island Museum\, the Mathews Maritime Foundation\, the Fairfield Foundation\, and the Mathews Historical Museum.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/prehistoric-mathews-county-part-two-tools-used-prehistoric-people-county-artifact-identification/
LOCATION:Kingston Parish Hall\, 370 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Museum":MAILTO:mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170119T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170119T210000
DTSTAMP:20170115T032039Z
CREATED:20170115T032039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170115T032039Z
UID:4232-1484852400-1484859600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Maritime Speaker Meeting - Luna
DESCRIPTION:The construction of an 18th century Bermuda sloop named “Luna” will be the topic  as presented by Mr. John Collamore.  He will describe the current construction of the “Luna” as well as the history of this “coastal workhorse” that at one time hauled goods from one port to the next and spread the day’s news.  Mr. Collamore and crew intend to sail her to historic ports from North Carolina to Maryland “to be able to tell the maritime history of the colonies and the seeds of the revolution that led to our freedom.”   \nJohn Collamore \, is one of seven founders and now president of the Colonial Seaport Foundation in Deltaville\, VA\, where he grew up sailing and started building boats.   \nThe public is invited to enjoy this presentation free of charge on Thursday\, Jan. 19th. at 7 PM\, at the MMF Museum\, 482 Main St.  Mathews Court House\, VA.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/maritime-speaker-meeting-luna/
LOCATION:Mathews Maritime Museum\, 482 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/luna.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161213T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161213T200000
DTSTAMP:20161207T011823Z
CREATED:20161207T011823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161207T011823Z
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SUMMARY:Prehistoric Indians of Mathews County and the Chesapeake Bay area
DESCRIPTION:Professor Martin Gallivan of the College of William and Mary will give a talk on the prehistoric Indians of Mathews County and the Chesapeake Bay area.  \nDr. Gallivan is perhaps best known for leading the archaeological investigation of Chief Powhatan’s home village of Werowocomoco. He has written several books on Virginia Indians and his most recent book\, the “Powhatan Landscape” was published in August. His lecture will focus upon a number of the issues raised in the book\, including an understanding of how prehistoric people adapted\, viewed\, experienced\, and became one with the area. \nSponsored by the Mathews County Historical Society\, the Gwynn’s Island Museum\, the Mathews Maritime Foundation\, the Fairfield Foundation\, and the Mathews Historical Museum.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/prehistoric-indians-mathews-county-chesapeake-bay-area/
LOCATION:Kingston Parish Hall\, 370 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/gallivan-map.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161203T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161203T160000
DTSTAMP:20161104T232410Z
CREATED:20161104T232410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161104T232410Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Open House - Puddin's Creek House & Tompkins Cottage
DESCRIPTION:Step back to the 19th century! Puddin’s Creek (old Methodist Parsonage\, 119 Church St.) and Tompkins Cottage (43 Brickbat Rd.) will be open to celebrate the Christmas season. Period decorations\, costumed docents and holiday refreshments will make the holiday bright! Ornaments\, publications and Capt. Sally Tompkins dolls will be offered for sale.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/holiday-open-house-puddins-creek-house-tompkins-cottage/
LOCATION:Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/puddin-creek-house-e1478287674796.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161117T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161117T210000
DTSTAMP:20161110T223418Z
CREATED:20161110T223418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161110T223418Z
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SUMMARY:"Traveling to Cuba"
DESCRIPTION:Traveling to Cuba will be the topic presented by Ed Tillett at the Mathews Maritime Foundation speaker meeting.  His extensive travels to Cuba over the past 17 years culminated in a book titled\, Cuba Bound\, The North Coast: Ports of Entry and Anchorage. \nEd is an award winning film and video producer\, author and journalist. His initial travels to Cuba resulted in a film documentary produced with the University of Richmond’s Dr. Mike Davison that examines the relationships between American and Cuban music over the past century. Ed’s presentation will explore the new travel guidelines to Cuba and will be an interactive discussion of the relationship that the U.S. has with Cuba and its people.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/traveling-to-cuba/
LOCATION:Mathews Maritime Museum\, 482 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Educational,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cuba2016.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161029T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161029T140000
DTSTAMP:20160725T054810Z
CREATED:20160725T054810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160725T054810Z
UID:3642-1477731600-1477749600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:West Mathews Community League Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:WMCL Fall Festival event that will include clam chowder\, baked goods\, hamburgers/hot dogs\, drinks\, apple press\, air brush art\, and live music.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/west-mathews-community-league-fall-festival/
LOCATION:West Mathews Community League Fall Festival\, East River Road\, Bohannon\, VA\, 23021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Food & Drink,History,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:adewitt05@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160919T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160919T210000
DTSTAMP:20160907T020455Z
CREATED:20160907T020455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160907T020455Z
UID:3938-1474311600-1474318800@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:"Journey on the Chesapeake" Film Premiere
DESCRIPTION:Showing of the film by Dave Miller that explores the history\, culture\, and cuisine of the Chesapeake Bay.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/journey-chesapeake-film-premiere/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium at Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews \, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DSC_0824_smaller.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160917T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160917T170000
DTSTAMP:20160823T163522Z
CREATED:20160823T163431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160823T163522Z
UID:3703-1474120800-1474131600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Rosenwald -documentary on Historic African American Schools
DESCRIPTION:Rosenwald film screening and discussion with Antioch School alumni and the National Historic Preservation Trust. \nIn the early 1900’s\, Owner and CEO of Sears & Roebuck\, Co. Julius Rosenwald used his considerable wealth to build more than 5\,000 schools for the benefit of African-Americans in the South. After the schools were desegregated\, most of these “Rosenwald” schools were lost and today only 10% of the original structures are still standing. \nMathews County is lucky to have one of the few remaining schools: the Antioch Rosenwald School\, which houses a museum of local African-American history.  \nThis event is free and open to the public. All donations benefit the Antioch Rosenwald School.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/rosenwald-documentary-historic-african-american-schools/
LOCATION:Mathews High Scool Auditorium\, 9\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Educational,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Rosenwald-postcard.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:mathewsfilmsociety@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160917T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160917T120000
DTSTAMP:20160823T163632Z
CREATED:20160823T163632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160823T163632Z
UID:3707-1474106400-1474113600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Antioch Rosenwald Museum open for visitors
DESCRIPTION:Come tour Mathews’ historic Antioch Rosenwald School before the Rosenwald documentary film event!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/antioch-rosenwald-museum-open-visitors/
LOCATION:Antioch Rosenwald Museum\, 110 Antioch Road (Rt 404)\, Susan\, VA\, 23163\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Educational,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160909T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160909T170000
DTSTAMP:20160820T065415Z
CREATED:20160820T063310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160820T065415Z
UID:3694-1473411600-1473440400@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Mathews Market Days
DESCRIPTION:Friday & Saturday 9am – 5pm \nLocal Arts & Crafts\, Car Show\, Pet Parade\, Spelling Bee \nLive Music & Fantastic Food! \nGet all the details here.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-market-days-2/
LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, Court St\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Food & Drink,History,Live Music,Outdoor,Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/marketdays2016.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Market Days Committee":MAILTO:mathewsmarketdays@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160909T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160909T150000
DTSTAMP:20160907T020331Z
CREATED:20160907T020331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160907T020331Z
UID:3936-1473411600-1473433200@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Maritime Yard Sale
DESCRIPTION:Yard Sale at Maritime Museum during Market Days. Mainly nautical items and boats.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/maritime-yard-sale/
LOCATION:Mathews Maritime Museum\, 482 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,History,Outdoor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MMF_sign1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160723T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160723T120000
DTSTAMP:20160618T024051Z
CREATED:20160618T024051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160618T024051Z
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SUMMARY:Unveiling of the Sally L. Tompkins Coat
DESCRIPTION:The coat belonging to Capt. Sally L. Tompkins CSA and owned by Mathews County Historical Society has been conserved and restored and will be unveiled to the public in honor of the 100th anniversary of her death. It was selected as the 11th most endangered artifact in Virginia by the 2015 Virginia Association of Museum’s online survey. Reception will follow.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/unveiling-sally-l-tompkins-coat/
LOCATION:Tompkins Cottage\, Brickbat Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/DSCF4794.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160616T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160616T210000
DTSTAMP:20160611T012806Z
CREATED:20160611T012806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160611T012806Z
UID:3534-1466103600-1466110800@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:British Ships Scuttled in the York River in 1781
DESCRIPTION:“British ships scuttled in the York River in 1781” will be the topic of the upcoming Mathews Maritime Foundation’s Speaker’s Meeting. Mike Steen\, Director of Education at the Watermen’s Museum in Yorktown\, will present information about the ships thought to be buried in the York River bottom\, from Cornwallis’ fleet to other eras such as the Civil War. \nThe public is invited to enjoy this presentation on Thursday\, June 16th\, at 7PM\, at the MMF Museum\, 482 Main St.\, in Mathews Court House\, VA.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/british-ships-scuttled-york-river-1781/
LOCATION:Mathews Maritime Museum\, 482 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/shipsunk.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160614T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160614T180000
DTSTAMP:20160301T032620Z
CREATED:20160301T030959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160301T032620Z
UID:2586-1465923600-1465927200@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Flag Disposal Service - American Legion Post 83
DESCRIPTION:June 14th is Flag Day! – Bring your unserviceable Flags for proper disposal.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/american-legion-post-83-flag-disposal-service/
LOCATION:American Legion\, Mathews Post 83\, 73 Hookemfair Rd\, Hudgins\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
ORGANIZER;CN="American Legion%2C Mathews Post 83":MAILTO:lewisatl@va.metrocast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160529T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160529T160000
DTSTAMP:20160301T030403Z
CREATED:20160301T030403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160301T030403Z
UID:2584-1464530400-1464537600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Memorial Day Program
DESCRIPTION:American Legion Post 83 Memorial Day Program
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/memorial-day-program/
LOCATION:American Legion\, Mathews Post 83\, 73 Hookemfair Rd\, Hudgins\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
ORGANIZER;CN="American Legion%2C Mathews Post 83":MAILTO:lewisatl@va.metrocast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160527T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160527T140000
DTSTAMP:20160406T233014Z
CREATED:20160406T233014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160406T233014Z
UID:2846-1464343200-1464357600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:WWII EXHIBIT at Mathews Maritime Museum
DESCRIPTION:WWII Exhibit of Merchant Marines and veterans from Mathews\, VA. \nEvent opens Friday May 27th\, 2016 and runs through November 30th\, 2016. \nAdmission is free. WWII calendars also for sale. \nMuseum Hours:\n10 AM-2 PM Fri. & Sat.\, April-Nov.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/wwii-exhibit-mathews-maritime-museum/
LOCATION:Mathews Maritime Museum\, 482 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016calendar.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160522T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160522T180000
DTSTAMP:20160406T232113Z
CREATED:20160406T232113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160406T232113Z
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SUMMARY:Mathews Maritime Day
DESCRIPTION:Annual event celebrating the maritime history of Mathews County\, VA. This year will be celebrated with an old-fashioned patriotic assembly at MHS at 4pm. The event will include a maritime quilt raffle\, book-signing event by author Bill Geroux\, music\, WWII calendar debut\, and much more. Celebration starts early with a movie on May 20. The Mathews Film Society will show “ACTION In The NORTH ATLANTIC” at 7pm\, third floor of Halcyon Building\, with refreshments available.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-maritime-day/
LOCATION:Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,History,Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160522T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160522T180000
DTSTAMP:20151024T230908Z
CREATED:20151024T230908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151024T230908Z
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SUMMARY:Bill Geroux Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Bill Geroux Book Signing\, May 22\, 2016 – Join us as Bill introduces his new book\, The Mathews Men: Seven Brothers and the War Against Hitler’s U-Boats\, about the Hodges’ family and the many others from Mathews who were in the Merchant Marines during WWII. The book will be released in April\, and Bill will be with us on May 22nd\, 4pm\, at Mathews High School to sign books. SAVE THE DATE!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/bill-geroux-book-signing/
LOCATION:Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/anchor153.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160520T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160520T210000
DTSTAMP:20160413T042401Z
CREATED:20160413T042219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160413T042401Z
UID:3259-1463770800-1463778000@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Movie: "Action In The North Atlantic"
DESCRIPTION:May 20 – The Mathews Film Society presents “Action In The North Atlantic” at 7pm on the third floor of Halcyon Building. Refreshments available.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/movie-action-north-atlantic/
LOCATION:Halcyon Building\, 40 Court Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,History
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160421T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160421T210000
DTSTAMP:20160406T233227Z
CREATED:20160406T233227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160406T233227Z
UID:2849-1461265200-1461272400@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Mathews Maritime Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:In anticipation of the book signing by author Bill Geroux for his soon-to-be-released book about the Hodges family and other WWII Merchant Marines from Mathews\, our April 21st speaker meeting will be presented by Jesse Thornton. Jesse was raised by Henny Hodges (the mother of 14!) and tells fascinating stories of their life on the Homestead. You don’t want to miss this!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-maritime-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Mathews Maritime Museum\, 482 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/mathewsmen.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160420T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160420T210000
DTSTAMP:20160412T002032Z
CREATED:20160412T002032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160412T002032Z
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SUMMARY:Old House Woods
DESCRIPTION:Talk by Mathews native Roz Hammond on Old House Woods and other ghostly tales.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/old-house-woods/
LOCATION:Kingston Episcopal Parish House\, 370 Main Street \, Mathews Courthouse\, VA\, 23125\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Live Music
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