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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181208T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181208T170000
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SUMMARY:Christmas at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Winners of the art raffle will be announced at 4:30 p.m.! There is still time to come by on Saturday and purchase some raffle tickets. Hot cider and cookies will be served\, a donation requested.\nPlease come by and select some artful Christmas presents from our collection!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/christmas-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/christmas-tree.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Historical Museum":MAILTO:mathewsmayfaire@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181115T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181115T173000
DTSTAMP:20181106T201702Z
CREATED:20181106T201702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181106T201702Z
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SUMMARY:Saving Lives\, Making Friends: The Flying Physician Who Kept His Promise To Tangier Island
DESCRIPTION:32.3 miles from Mathews across the Chesapeake Bay lies the island of Tangier. More than two-thirds of it has become submerged since 1850\, and it is estimated that the encroaching waters of the Bay could drown it completely within a few decades. Those who are familiar with the history and people of the Island note that this daunting future has not dampened the spirits of its residents. \nAmong those documenting this courageous story is Richmond Times Dispatch feature writer\, Bill Lohmann\, whose most recently published work\, DR COPTR\, contains the story of the flying physician\, Dr. David Nichols\, who flew from his office in White Stone each week to serve the people of Tangier. Lohmann’s story evolved through a close relationship that developed over the span of writing the story\, both with Dr. Nichols and his family following the death of the beloved and revered physician.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/saving-lives-making-friends-the-flying-physician-who-kept-his-promise-to-tangier-island/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180804T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180804T160000
DTSTAMP:20180721T194443Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180721T194443Z
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SUMMARY:Profiles of Honor Tour – WW I & II Mobile Museum
DESCRIPTION:Mathews Memorial Library is pleased to join other communities in Virginia in hosting the Virginia World War I and World War II Commission’s Profiles of Honor Mobile Tour. Visitors are encouraged to bring their WWI and II related photographs or letters to be scanned for inclusion in the mobile exhibit\, helping to further preserve the legacy of our Veterans.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/wwi-and-wwii-commissions-profiles-of-honor-mobile-tour/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Library Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180715T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180715T163000
DTSTAMP:20180626T191756Z
CREATED:20180626T191756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180626T191756Z
UID:7037-1531663200-1531672200@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:"The Legacy of Gilbert Klingel: Man of Steel" Film Premier
DESCRIPTION:Catch the first showing of this documentary about naturalist\, boatbuilder\, and more\, Gilbert Klingel. For PBS broadcast dates\, please see the website: https://gilbertklingel.org/ \n“This film\, as you know\, is the untold story of Klingel\, a Chesapeake Bay pioneer\, naturalist\, author\, diver\, and boat builder. Klingel accomplished so many things in his lifetime that his story needs to be told as an educational\, historical\, and inspirational film to folks today.”  – Dave Miller\, Director/Producer \nThe film will be broadcast on PBS stations statewide and nationwide. The following local PBS stations are already on the schedule to broadcast the film: \n\nWCVE – Richmond and WHTJ – Charlottesville\nPrimetime on Thurs.\, July 26\,  at 10 pm\n(Also showing on Cox cable channel 6 and Atlantic Broadband channel 11\, formerly Metrocast.)\nWHRO Norfolk – TV 15\nSun.\, July 29\, at 2 pm
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/the-legacy-of-gilbert-klingel-man-of-steel-film-premier/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Klingel_portrait2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180630T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180630T203000
DTSTAMP:20180518T192139Z
CREATED:20180517T194909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T192139Z
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SUMMARY:Crickets on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:Saturday June 30\, 7:30-8:30pm\nSunday\, July 1\, 3:00 matinee performance\nMathews High School  \n”Crickets on A Hill” a musical play by County resident Judy Ward\, is part of a series of events planned to commemorate the 242nd anniversary of the Battle of Cricket Hill which took place on Gwynn’s Island\, July 9-10\, 1776. The Crickets musical is well known and beloved by Mathews residents and honors the role that the county played in the Revolutionary War. Contact mchm1791@gmail.com or A. Minuth at 804-725-7947 for more information. This event is sponsored by the Court House Players and the Mathews County Historical Museum. A June 30 Saturday evening performance at 7:30 pm and a July 1 Sunday Matinee performance begins the week. Fireworks on the 4th\, culminating in an encampment and reenactment on Gwynn’s Island July 7-8. A TRULY REVOLUTIONARY WEEK IN MATHEWS COUNTY! \n$15 adult; $5 for children 12 and under
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/crickets-on-the-hill/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Educational,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Museum":MAILTO:mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180505T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180505T160000
DTSTAMP:20180406T175219Z
CREATED:20180406T175219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180406T175219Z
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SUMMARY:Tompkins Cottage Museum Open
DESCRIPTION:Description: Tompkins Cottage\, located on Brickbat Road\, takes its name from former owner Christopher Tompkins\, a mariner\, wealthy landowner\, and store-owner\, who bought the property and structure in 1837. \nThe cottage has been undergoing reorganization and is incorporating new themes in its displays. The recently-restored coat belonging to Capt. Sally L. Tompkins is featured in the exhibit area honoring her. \nOther new items on display in the cottage are enlarged reprints of photographs taken in 1935 by Francis Benjamin Johnston (1865-1952)\, which are housed at The Library of Congress.  \nOne is of Poplar Grove\, which was once part of the extensive holdings of Samuel Williams (1725-1789) and birthplace of Capt. Sally Tompkins. The second is of the Tidemill at Poplar Grove. The present structure replaced the original colonial mill that burned during the Civil War. The mill operated until 1912 and is the only remaining tidemill in Virginia.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/tompkins-cottage-museum-open-2/
LOCATION:Tompkins Cottage\, Brickbat Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180505T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180505T160000
DTSTAMP:20180322T182617Z
CREATED:20180322T182617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180322T182617Z
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SUMMARY:May Faire
DESCRIPTION:May Faire’s second annual festival is a family-friendly event sponsored by the Mathews County Historical Museum\, will be held on Saturday\, May 5\, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. on the County’s Historic Court Green. The event has been officially named Mathews’ Heritage Event! This year will be focusing on the 1950’s theme. There will be a vendors\, food trucks\, live music and festival events!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/may-faire/
LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, Court St\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,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:20180407T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180407T130000
DTSTAMP:20180406T174828Z
CREATED:20180406T174635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180406T174828Z
UID:6685-1523095200-1523106000@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Tompkins Cottage Museum Open
DESCRIPTION:Tompkins Cottage\, located on Brickbat Road\, takes its name from former owner Christopher Tompkins\, a mariner\, wealthy landowner\, and store-owner\, who bought the property and structure in 1837. \nThe cottage has been undergoing reorganization and is incorporating new themes in its displays. The recently-restored coat belonging to Capt. Sally L. Tompkins is featured in the exhibit area honoring her. \nOther new items on display in the cottage are enlarged reprints of photographs taken in 1935 by Francis Benjamin Johnston (1865-1952)\, which are housed at The Library of Congress.  \nOne is of Poplar Grove\, which was once part of the extensive holdings of Samuel Williams (1725-1789) and birthplace of Capt. Sally Tompkins. The second is of the Tidemill at Poplar Grove. The present structure replaced the original colonial mill that burned during the Civil War. The mill operated until 1912 and is the only remaining tidemill in Virginia.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/tompkins-cottage-museum-open/
LOCATION:Tompkins Cottage\, Brickbat Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180407T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180407T130000
DTSTAMP:20180825T205128Z
CREATED:20180403T184002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180825T205128Z
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SUMMARY:Thomas James Store Open
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 one of the oldest buildings in the downtown commercial district. It is a registered National Historic Building.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/thomas-james-store-open/
LOCATION:Thomas James Store\, 44 Maple Ave\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180330T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180330T170000
DTSTAMP:20180322T180314Z
CREATED:20180322T180314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180322T180314Z
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SUMMARY:Gwynn's Island Museum Open
DESCRIPTION:Gwynn’s Island\, Mathews County\, Virginia is located where the beautiful Piankatank River meets the Chesapeake Bay. Gwynn’s Island Museum is open Friday\, Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Opening day is Friday\, March 30. Museum will be open every weekend until the end of October. Admission is free. Memorable exhibits are on display. Nice gift shop items available.The Gwynn’s Island Civic League supports this museum.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/gwynns-island-museum-open/
LOCATION:Gwynn’s Island Museum\, State Rte 633\, Gwynn\, VA\, 23066\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/100_3874-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Gwynn's Island Civic League":MAILTO:gwynnsislandfestival@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180327T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180327T153000
DTSTAMP:20180226T214556Z
CREATED:20180126T190658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180226T214556Z
UID:6031-1522146600-1522164600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Preserving History in Mathews
DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Virginia Department of Historic Resources regarding topics relevant to downtown Mathews Historic District. \nTopics:\n-Preservation and restoration tax credit (Federal and State)\n-Historical preservation easements\n-Flood mitigation in Historic District\n-Certified Local Gov’t Discussion\n-Nomination Process for National Registry of Historic Places \nSponsors:\nPreservation Mathews\, Inc
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/preserving-history-in-mathews/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,History,Library Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180222T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180222T163000
DTSTAMP:20180210T022412Z
CREATED:20180210T022412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180210T022412Z
UID:6221-1519313400-1519317000@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:The Church in the Southern Black Community
DESCRIPTION:The story of the black church and its role as education facility and social center in America.​ \nA presentation by Robert C. Watson\, Assistant Professor of History and Assistant to the Dean of Liberal Arts at Hampton University
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/the-church-in-the-southern-black-community/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,History,Library Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/black-church.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180118T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180118T210000
DTSTAMP:20180111T190518Z
CREATED:20180111T190410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180111T190518Z
UID:5993-1516302000-1516309200@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:1984 Re-Voyage of the Godspeed
DESCRIPTION:The Jamestown Foundation’s 1984 re-creation of the 1607 Voyage of the Godspeed from England to Jamestown will be presented by one of her crew\, Mr. Joe Gowdey\, at the January Speaker Meeting of the Mathews Maritime Foundation. \nOn April 30\, 1985\, a replica of the 1607 ship Godspeed departed London to begin her journey across the Atlantic in commemoration of the original voyage some 379 years earlier.  The replica vessel was as close a representation of a 17th-century sailing ship as was possible. \nMr. Gowdey was an Electrical Engineer who worked for NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) for 30 years\, in a number of capacities.  He is one of around 5\,000 people who have their autograph (in 2 places) on the surface of the planet Mars\, as one of the many who worked on the Viking-Mars Landers of the 1970’s.  He retired in 1993 as Head of the LaRC Electrical Systems Section\, which was occupied at the time in designing and building special purpose computers for both aero and space experiments.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/1984-re-voyage-of-the-godspeed/
LOCATION:Mathews Maritime Museum\, 482 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171116T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171116T210000
DTSTAMP:20171112T184133Z
CREATED:20171112T184133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171112T184133Z
UID:5885-1510858800-1510866000@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Destroyers\, Cutters & Tugs...Oh My
DESCRIPTION:The Mathews Maritime Foundation’s speaker this month will be Mr. Tom Robinson\, presenting an historical background on the launching of the Navy’s first destroyer\, and other ships of war and peace from a little-known Virginia shipbuilder. Plan to be surprised!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/destroyers-cutters-tugs-oh-my/
LOCATION:Mathews Maritime Museum\, 482 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,History
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171019T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171019T210000
DTSTAMP:20171017T040822Z
CREATED:20171017T040822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171017T040822Z
UID:5752-1508439600-1508446800@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Mathews Maritime Speaker Event
DESCRIPTION: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 charting and emplacing markers. Mr. Horner had served at the Boston Lighthouse where he was involved in the rescue of 42 shipwrecked people. He also served on an Icebreaker that came within 300 miles of the North Pole.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-maritime-speaker-event/
LOCATION:Mathews Maritime Museum\, 482 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170921T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170921T210000
DTSTAMP:20170907T152619Z
CREATED:20170907T152619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T152619Z
UID:5622-1506020400-1506027600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Project Liberty Ship
DESCRIPTION: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 role during the war and afterwards. \nCMR Yunker is a volunteer with the “Project SS John W. Brown”\, a Liberty Ship berthed in Baltimore\, that is maintained and sailed by volunteers during “living cruises” that take paying guests out for a day several times a year. Tours of the ship\, narrations\,docents\, re-enactments of significant WWII political and military figures and\, under favorable weather conditions \,aerial “dog fights”  overhead by mid-century authentic WWII military allied and enemy aircraft! A slide show of these tours will be shown during the talk. \nCMR Yunker graduated from Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy 48 years ago\, and became a Naval Aviator and commercial pilot\,while maintaining his USCG license as Unlimited Third Mate and Third Assistant Engineer. He lives in Heathsville\, Va.\, and is an enthusiastic volunteer with the John W. Brown project as a watch standing engineer during its cruises. \nAll are welcome to attend this interesting meeting\, and refreshments will be served.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/project-liberty-ship/
LOCATION:Mathews Maritime Museum\, 482 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170720T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170720T113000
DTSTAMP:20170710T070930Z
CREATED:20170710T070930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170710T070930Z
UID:5437-1500550200-1500550200@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Project Liberty Ship—SS John W. Brown
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/project-liberty-ship-ss-john-w-brown/
LOCATION:Pilot House Restaurant\, 2737 Greys Point Rd\, Topping\, VA\, 23169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170624T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170624T200000
DTSTAMP:20170425T060026Z
CREATED:20170425T055518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T060026Z
UID:4926-1498327200-1498334400@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Historic House Party at Riverlawn
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEmail: fairfield@fairfieldfoundation.org for tickets
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/historic-house-party-at-riverlawn/
LOCATION:Mathews\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/House-Tour-001b.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Fairfield Foundation":MAILTO:fairfield@fairfieldfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170625
DTSTAMP:20170522T024251Z
CREATED:20170522T024033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170522T024251Z
UID:5265-1498262400-1498348799@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Gwynn's Island Festival
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JUNE 24\, 2017\n69th ANNUAL GWYNN’S ISLAND FESTIVAL \nLive music\, Arts and Crafts\, Food Vendors \nAll events are at the Gwynn’s Island Civic Center grounds – 1996 Old Ferry Road\, Gwynn\, VA  23066 \nFestival Saturday\, June 24\, 9 am – 4 pm\, Free \nChicken Dinner\, Friday\, June 23\, 4:30 – 7 Tickets $12.00 available from Mathews County Visitor and Information Center \nFor information or to register for a vendor booth call:\nJan Bassett (804) 725-7860\nViki Gwynn (804) 725-7209
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/gwynns-island-festival-3/
LOCATION:Gwynn’s Island Festival\, 1996 Old Ferry Road\, Gwynn\, VA\, 23066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Food & Drink,History,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gwynn's Island Civic League":MAILTO:gwynnsislandfestival@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170610T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170610T160000
DTSTAMP:20170513T011104Z
CREATED:20170513T010158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170513T011104Z
UID:5163-1497088800-1497110400@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:"The Pearl & It's People: A Celebration of Mathews"
DESCRIPTION:Our next gallery show is almost upon us.  \nAn Art Speaks Gallery exhibition celebrating the history and Culture of Mathews \nThe show is called “The Pearl & Its People: A Celebration of Mathews”. \nThe 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.  \nWe have invited artists from within the community to display their work and work they’ve collected over the years that celebrate Mathews.  \nThis Show starts on June 10th and runs thru August 5th; a reception will be held on June 30th\, 4:00pm-7:00pm..
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/the-pearl-its-people-a-celebration-of-mathews/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Food & Drink,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170603T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170603T170000
DTSTAMP:20170527T225730Z
CREATED:20170527T225548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170527T225730Z
UID:5291-1496498400-1496509200@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Freya Homecoming Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor more information contact info@mathewsmaritime.com \nDirections: Cross the bridge to Gwynn’s Island and follow the signs to the boat yard. It is on the right shortly after the bridge.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/freya-homecoming-celebration/
LOCATION:Gwynn’s Island Boat Shop\, State Rte 633\, Grimstead\, VA\, 23064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170529T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170529T103000
DTSTAMP:20170507T053837Z
CREATED:20170507T053606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170507T053837Z
UID:5140-1496050200-1496053800@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Knights of Columbus Memorial Day Service
DESCRIPTION: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 may follow the procession or proceed to the cemetery prior to the ceremony.  Those who have trouble walking may drive down earlier than the 9:30 start time.  The ceremony will be held at the stone patio in front of the large granite cross.  The public is invited.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/knights-of-columbus-memorial-day-service/
LOCATION:Church of the Visitation\, 8462 General Puller Highway\, Topping\, VA\, 23169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170528T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170528T150000
DTSTAMP:20170306T070718Z
CREATED:20170306T070718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T070718Z
UID:4571-1495980000-1495983600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:American Legion Post 83 Memorial Day Program
DESCRIPTION:American Legion Post 83 Memorial Day Program Sunday\, 2 pm.  73 Hookemfair Rd 725-7422
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/american-legion-post-83-memorial-day-program/
LOCATION:Mathews\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170513T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170513T130000
DTSTAMP:20170503T053333Z
CREATED:20170503T053333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T053333Z
UID:4988-1494669600-1494680400@visitmathews.com
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-2/
LOCATION:Mathews\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170513T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170513T130000
DTSTAMP:20170503T052540Z
CREATED:20170503T052400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T052540Z
UID:4972-1494669600-1494680400@visitmathews.com
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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170506T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170506T163000
DTSTAMP:20170215T221929Z
CREATED:20170128T024210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170215T221929Z
UID:4295-1494061200-1494088200@visitmathews.com
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/may-fair-2017.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Museum":MAILTO:mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170506T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170506T160000
DTSTAMP:20170503T053118Z
CREATED:20170503T052757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T053118Z
UID:4985-1494061200-1494086400@visitmathews.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170506T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170506T160000
DTSTAMP:20170503T052019Z
CREATED:20170503T052019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T052019Z
UID:4969-1494061200-1494086400@visitmathews.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170419T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170419T210000
DTSTAMP:20170413T045502Z
CREATED:20170413T045502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T045502Z
UID:4854-1492628400-1492635600@visitmathews.com
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170316T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170316T210000
DTSTAMP:20170309T024719Z
CREATED:20170309T024317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170309T024719Z
UID:4623-1489690800-1489698000@visitmathews.com
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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