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  • ‘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 the Mathews County Historical Society for an educational lecture given by Wisteria Perry of The Mariners Museum and Park. Free and open to the public, […]

  • 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, and refreshments will be served!

  • 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 operating environment in Virginia during 1775 evolved quickly and dramatically. Two days after the clash at Lexington and Concord, Lord Dunmore, Virginia’s last royal colonial […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Tall Ship Godspeed

    Williams Wharf Landing 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, United States

    Tall Ship Godspeed Public Afternoon Tours at Williams Wharf Step aboard history this summer as the Tall Ship Godspeed visits Williams Wharf for special public afternoon tours. A replica of […]

    Free

  • The Battle of Cricket Hill – A Pivotal American Revolutionary Engagement Exhibit

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

    An exhibit celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding in the Mathews County area is titled “The Battle of Cricket Hill: A Pivotal American Revolutionary Engagement.” This exhibit will be launched by the Mathews Archives, a collaboration between the Mathews County Historical Society and the Mathews Memorial Library. The exhibit will be open from […]

  • Crickets on a Hill

    Harry M. Ward Auditorium - Mathews High School 9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews, VA, United States

    A 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 […]

    $5 – $10

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