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June 2020
Mathews Micro Triathlon Series #2
Mathews Micro Triathlon Series (MMTS) Event #2 vttrunners.com/mmts - $22 1/4 mile swim, 8 mile bike, 2 mile run - split timing for each leg of the triathlon and for transitions. Race day signup is available starting at 8am and the transition area will be open at that time as well. Participants should be ready-to-go (for the swim start) at 8:30am. We'll have brief race instructions and Q&A time before the event and start as close to 8:30am as possible.…
Find out more »Summer Solstice Gathering at Hyco House
Celebrate the Summer Solstice at the Hyco House with Sam Forrest. Bring food and a friend to share!
Find out more »Fathers Day Entertainment on Main Street
Give dad a laugh by stopping downtown this Sunday on Fathers Day to find a juggling clown and puppeteer on our Main Street! That's right, live entertainment will pop up at the Bay School Community Arts Center, The Daily Grind Coffee House, & Visitor Center. This talent is sponsored by a very generous resident who wants to give back and share some love and joy in her community!
Find out more »Gwynn’s Island Road Race
The 2020 Gwynn’s Island Race is ON for June 27 – under a new, social distance racing format. Outdoor exercise is encouraged — providing that we all adhere to the group size limitations and social distancing. Earlier in the year, we tested out a new format to conform to the safety recommendations – and it was a success. Find out more here: www.vttrunners.com/kukini
Find out more »MCHS Book Launch – Historic Homes
MCHS Book Launch “Historic Homes and Properties of Mathews County, Virginia” Sat., June 27th at 11 a.m. Tompkins Cottage Museum 43 Brickbat Rd. | Mathews, Va. Volume 4 of “Historic Homes and Properties of Mathews County, Virginia” will be launched in a reception at 11 a.m. at Tompkins Cottage Museum. This 4th in a series of five books features ten of Mathews County’s antebellum historic properties: Auburn, Augustine Diggs House, Augustine F. Hudgins House, Cedar Grove, Gwynnville, Henry Sibley House,…
Find out more »July 2020
July 4th Street Picnic
July 4th Street Picnic !! Help celebrate the opening of our new Mathews Museum Shoppe. Come all residents and visitors, JOIN IN THE FUN! A hot dog and chili luncheon will be served open air, at $3.00 per person, adult or child, from 11:00 until 1:30 on Saturday, July 4 at the Museum, 200 Main Street. Raffle winners will be announced at 1:30 pm on July 4th!! Three Raffle Baskets with exciting prizes are being offered by the Mathews Historical Museum. Tickets are: 1 for…
Find out more »Mathews Micro Triathlon Series #3
Mathews Micro Triathlon Series (MMTS) Event #3 vttrunners.com/mmts - $22 Changing it up for #3 - this race starts with the RUN, followed by longer swim, and wrapping up with a shorter bike ride - split timing for each leg of the triathlon and for transitions. Race day signup is available starting at 8am and the transition area will be open at that time as well. Participants should be ready-to-go (for the run start) at 8:30am. We'll have brief race instructions…
Find out more »North & East River Road Cleanup
In celebration of a local resident's 5 year anniversary of good health after suffering from a major stroke, this resident is partnering with the Mathews Visitor Center to host a cleanup in Bohannon to clean up the roadways. She invites you and the community of Mathews to join her efforts to cleanup the county. Join Sue, in her celebration and efforts to give back to the community by participating on July 12th. For more information contact mccfamilysue@gmail.com
Find out more »August 2020
Mathews Micro Triathlon Series #4
Mathews Micro Triathlon Series (MMTS) Event #4 vttrunners.com/mmts - $22 1/4 mile swim, 8 mile bike, 2 mile run - split timing for each leg of the triathlon and for transitions. Race day signup is available starting at 8am and the transition area will be open at that time as well. Participants should be ready-to-go (for the swim start) at 8:30am. We'll have brief race instructions and Q&A time before the event and start as close to 8:00am as possible.…
Find out more »Sea Farms Seafood Festival
Mathews 2nd annual Sea Farms Seafood Festival is happening again and will be bigger than last year! Join us for a day of good seafood, music, vendors, and views at Williams Wharf in August. For more information about the Seafarms event, click here. Stay tuned for more information about purchasing your tickets in advance.
Find out more »MML Youth Book Mobile
A book mobile program for young readers which will have stops throughout Mathews bringing free books to children and families. For more information contact the library at 725-5747. Please pay close attention to the DATES & LOCATIONS below: August 6 & 20 10-10:30 Mathews YMCA 10:45-11:15 Cobbs Creek Post Office 11:30-12 North Post Office August 13 & 27 10-10:30 Gwynn’s Island Civic League 10:45-11:15 Bethel U.M.C.…
Find out more »Mathews Maritime Museum Open
The Mathews Maritime Museum will reopen Fridays and Saturdays 10 AM to 2 PM, and continue through the summer months Fridays and Saturdays. We welcome visitors to view 2 new exhibits. A history of the steamboat era and its importance to Mathews County when it was the life line of this area. Also a display of the rich history of Fitchetts Wharf from the shipwright activities of the early 1800’s, to its prominent role during the Civil War including the blockade runner C.…
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