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October 2020
Mathews Farmers Market
The Mathews Farmers Market, sponsored by the Mathews Main Street Committee, has been in existence for about 30 years. Located on Court Street on the Historic Courthouse Green in Mathews County, Virginia, the market is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday from April through October. Food, flowers, and gifts galore! Our vendors feature a variety of fresh vegetables, along with homemade bread and bakery goods, eggs, and meat. In addition, our vendors offer plants, flowers (potted and bouquets),…
Find out more »Thomas James Store circa 1820
Open 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, starting June 27-Oct. 31, 2020 Take a self-guided tour of one of the best-preserved early 19th--century stores in the southeastern U.S. This rare commercial structure has retained much of its original fabric; shed-roofed rectangular wings were added around 1900. Interpretive signage explains what the various marks and features represent. The Thomas James Store is owned and maintained by the Mathews County Historical Society.
Find out more »Tompkins Cottage Museum circa 1820
Open 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, starting June 27-Oct. 31, 2020 The cottage, which is headquarters for the Mathews County Historical Society, is named for Christopher Tompkins, a local sea captain, planter, local merchant and member of the state legislature. He bought the cottage property in 1837 and is the first known owner. Exhibits include a room dedicated to the history of Mathews County and serves as a gift shop, two rooms representing a home from the 1840s to the 1920s,…
Find out more »Hot Dogs and Chili at Mathews Historical Museum
Stop by the Mathews Historical Museum on Halloween for a yummy cookout lunch! Saturday, October 31, 2020, 11am to 3pm, Bring Cash 198 Main Street, Mathews
Find out more »November 2020
Central Village Homemaker’s Club
A fun opportunity for homemakers to pool knowledge, thoughts & experiences for the improvement of home & community life through our charitable, educational & social events.
Find out more »Thanksgiving Farmers Market
Nov. 21st | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Historic Courthouse Green | Court Street The Mathews Farmers Market will return for a special Thanksgiving Market on Saturday, November 21st from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Historic Courthouse Green. You’ll be able to obtain many items you need for your Thanksgiving dinner plans – from your favorite local produce, seasonal flowers, baked goods and a variety of crafts and gifts to start off the holiday shopping season. Sponsored by…
Find out more »Tompkins Cottage Museum Holiday Open House
Tompkins Cottage Museum will be open for visitors and holiday shoppers. Stop by for a self-guided tour and do some holiday shoppingfor the history buff in your family. All items will be 20% off.
Find out more »Mobjack Rowing Association Annual Turkey Trot
Run, Bike, or Walk MRA's annual Turkey Trot! The only entry fees needed are non-perishable foods for Hands Across Mathews. A shuttle bus will be provided to take participants back to Mathews High School. Roads will not be blocked off for this event.
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 »Artist of the Month Exhibit
November Artist of the Month, Gayle Merrill’s exhibit will run through November 30. Gayle lives in Gloucester, Virginia, on the North River. She enjoys painting with the abundance of light in her home studio. Gayle’s oil paintings have an emphasis on light and color. Boats, landscapes, water reflections, flowers and sunlight are her main themes. A strong influence on her work has been Edward Hopper, whose favorite subject was “to paint sunlight on the side of a house” with some…
Find out more »The 100 x 100 show in the Art Speaks Gallery
The 100 x 100 show in the Art Speaks Gallery runs from October 30-December 26th. It is a two month long show that kicks off holiday art shopping. All artwork is $100 or less. You can view and shop 100x100 online right now! Take advantage of the early viewing and shopping opportunity. All purchases will be available for pick up opening day October 30th or can be shipped. View and shop 100x100 online at https://www.bayschool-arts.com/pages/100-x-100-show or visit the Bay School.
Find out more »Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour
Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour Your favorite annual Thanksgiving tour is growing! Artists open their studios these weekends throughout Mathews and you can take a driving tour of the county and experience art demonstrations, and shop various art forms such as pottery, jewelry, paintings, woodworks, and more. The Open Studio Tour will now be offered the weekend after Thanksgiving, and first weekend of December where you can visit the studios of nearly a dozen talented Mathews artisans. Get some…
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