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Mathews Fireworks Display – 4th of July
Fourth of July fireworks show at Mathews High School. Fantastic fun, food and music starting at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks display starts at 9 p.m. Shuttle Bus: Additional parking at Thomas Hunter Middle School with shuttle bus starting at 7 p.m. Rain Date: July 5th
Find out more »Micro Triathlon at Williams Wharf
1/4 mile swim, 8 mile bike, 2 mile run. Distances are shorter than a typical triathlon: for beginner triathletes, or experienced competitors who want to practice their transitions. Cost: $20 for non-club members, $10 for VTTR club members (on line & race day registration) - OR $30 if you want to complete with friends as a 2 or 3 person relay! Prize: N/A. Event fees will cover rental of Williams Wharf facility Schedule: Meet at Williams Wharf transition area 8:00-8:30am…
Find out more »Art Muroff & Friends
Soothin’ Summer Sounds @ Mathews Memorial Library is “Hitting a High Note Again” with Art Muroff & Friends “a classy jazz” group. Art Muroff, born and educated in Brooklyn, N.Y., began studying the piano at the age of five. “Every mother wanted her son to be a concert pianist,” says Art, but he wound up veering off into the world of jazz and pop instead. At 13 he was playing with various jazz orchestras, although he had specialized in classical…
Find out more »Resources Council Meeting
Mathews County Resource Council monthly meeting. The council meets the third Thursday every month at the Rescue Squad Building in Hudgins, VA.
Find out more »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 »Walkers & Runners Group
Join a growing group of walkers and runners on Saturday mornings 8am at Mathews YMCA parking lot. All paces & abilities are welcome and you don't need to be a member of the Y to participate. Occasionally, folks bring bicycles to ride - you'll always find company & variety of activities!
Find out more »Mathews Farmers Market
The Mathews Farmers Market is located on the historic courthouse green in Mathews County, Virginia. Stroll among the historic village buildings as you shop from local vendors who specialize in fresh organic produce. Each month your senses will come alive from the seasonal array of wholesome fruits and vegetables, native plants, baked goods and handcrafted gifts presented at the Farmer's Market. Be sure to check the calendar for Special Events and Gardening Demonstrations offered on any given Saturday. It is…
Find out more »Used Book Sale
Every Saturday 10:00-2:00, Orrell Building Book Store behind the Visitor's Center. Thousands of books — most are only $1 Learn more about the Friends of the Mathews Memorial Library: www.friendsofmathewslibrary.org Book Store: 725-0808
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 »Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry – TALENT SEARCH EXTRAVAGANZA
Bring on the new talent! For one night this year, the Opry will open its stage to the best "unknown" local talent around!! Sign up in advance for a spot on the show! *Due to time constraints, we cannot accept full bands.
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 »“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…
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