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Battle of Cricket Hill Reenactment
Gwynn's Island Civic League 1996 Old Ferry Road23064, Grimstead, VA, United StatesBattle of Cricket Hill 250th Anniversary Celebration July 10–12, 2026 | Gwynn’s Island, Virginia Step back into 1776 and experience history where it happened during the 250th Anniversary Celebration of the Battle of Cricket Hill on historic Gwynn’s Island, Virginia. This three-day commemorative event will bring the Revolutionary War era to life through immersive reenactments, […]
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“Death on Gwynn’s Island” Author To Speak at Mathews Museum
Mathews Museum 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United States"Death on Gwynn’s Island" Author To Speak at Mathews Museum The author of a new top-selling mystery novel, “Death on Gwynn’s Island,” Bruce Bracken, will speak at the Museum, Thursday, July 16, with a book signing, at 7:00 pm. This best selling author has captivated readers in the area, with Gwynn’s Island as the setting […]
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Crickets on a Hill
Harry M. Ward Auditorium - Mathews High School 9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews, VA, United StatesA Revolutionary Musical Returns to the Stage Experience local history brought to life through music, drama, and community theater as Crickets on a Hill returns to the stage in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Presented as part of Mathews County’s VA250 commemoration, this beloved musical by Mathews native Judy Ward tells the story of colonial […]
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Crickets on a Hill
Harry M. Ward Auditorium - Mathews High School 9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews, VA, United StatesA Revolutionary Musical Returns to the Stage Experience local history brought to life through music, drama, and community theater as Crickets on a Hill returns to the stage in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Presented as part of Mathews County’s VA250 commemoration, this beloved musical by Mathews native Judy Ward tells the story of colonial […]
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Lunch & Cricket Combo July 19th
Mathews Yacht Club 390 Yacht Club Rd., Hudgins, VA, United StatesPurchase an Americana Lunch and Cricket Ticket combo and enjoy a delicious meal at the Mathews Yacht Club prior to the Sunday performances. Seating will be from 12:30–1:30 p.m. each Sunday, July 5 and July 19, at 390 Yacht Club Road, Hudgins, providing plenty of time to arrive early for priority seating at the 3 […]
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Crickets on a Hill
Harry M. Ward Auditorium - Mathews High School 9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews, VA, United StatesA Revolutionary Musical Returns to the Stage Experience local history brought to life through music, drama, and community theater as Crickets on a Hill returns to the stage in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Presented as part of Mathews County’s VA250 commemoration, this beloved musical by Mathews native Judy Ward tells the story of colonial […]
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Benn Trask – Historian & Author – Fannie M. Salter, the Foremost Lighthouse Keeper
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesBenn Trask - Historian & Author - Fannie M. Salter, the Foremost Lighthouse Keeper Hear the inspiring story of Fannie M. Salter, who served with distinction for twenty-two years as the principal keeper of Turkey Point Lighthouse.
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Klingel Aquascope Exhibit To Open at Mathews Museum
Mathews Museum 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesKlingel Aquascope Exhibit to Open at Mathews Museum “100 Hours beneath the Chesapeake” Klingel Aquascope Exhibit To Open at Mathews Museum The Mathews Museum is set to welcome a new “resident,” maritime explorer Gilbert Klingel’s underwater 3,000-pound, large yellow “Aquascope.” After years of residing at the Calvert Marine Museum in Maryland, and through the efforts […]
