Events
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The Battle of Cricket Hill – A Pivotal American Revolutionary Engagement Exhibit
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesAn 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 […]
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Crickets on a Hill
Harry M. Ward Auditorium - Mathews High School 9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews, VA, United StatesA 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 […]
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Crickets on a Hill
Harry M. Ward Auditorium - Mathews High School 9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews, VA, United StatesA 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 […]
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Mathews County Visitor and Information Center OPEN July 4th 2026!
Mathews County Visitor and Information Center will be open on July 4th 2026!
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1.776 Mile Walk/ Run
Courthouse Square Court St, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin the Mathews VA250 in celebrating the Semiquincentennial of our nation with a patriotic walk/run and picnic - ALL FREE - on July 4th! Stay tuned for more info- but mark your calendars for this historic event!
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“America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together” PBS Watch Party
Harry M. Ward Auditorium - Mathews High School 9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews, VA, United StatesThe Court House Players and the Mathews County VA250 Committee invite the public to a free community watch party for the national PBS broadcast of "America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together" on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Harry M. Ward Auditorium at Mathews High School. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m., with the […]
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Lunch & Cricket Combo July 5th
Mathews Yacht Club 390 Yacht Club Rd., Hudgins, VA, United StatesPurchase an Americana Lunch and Cricket Ticket combo and enjoy a delicious meal at the Mathews Yacht Club prior to the Sunday performances. Seating will be from 12:30–1:30 p.m. each Sunday, July 5 and July 19, at 390 Yacht Club Road, Hudgins, providing plenty of time to arrive early for priority seating at the 3 […]
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Crickets on a Hill
Harry M. Ward Auditorium - Mathews High School 9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews, VA, United StatesA 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 […]
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Community Fireworks Show
Williams Wharf Landing 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, United StatesA beautiful firework display from a barge on the East River to celebrate of our country’s 250th birthday!
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Battle of Cricket Hill Commemoration
Morningstar Marinas (Gwynn’s Island) 249 Mill Point Road Hudgins, VA 23076 249 Mill Point Road, Hudgins, VA, United StatesBattle of Cricket Hill 250th Anniversary Ceremonies July 9, 2026 | Gwynn’s Island, Virginia Join historians, lineage societies, military representatives, and community members for a special commemorative ceremony honoring the […]
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Andrew Lawler, Author of “A Perfect Frenzy”
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United States“A Perfect Frenzy” A Royal Governor, His Black Allies, and the Crisis That Spurred the American Revolution Author Andrew Lawler will be speaking July 9th on the largely untold story of rebellion in Virginia that uncovers the truth behind mythologized origins of the American Revolution. Reception and book-signing to follow Free and open to the […]
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Battle of Cricket Hill Reenactment
Gwynn's Island Civic League 1996 Old Ferry Road, Grimstead, VA, United StatesBattle of Cricket Hill 250th Anniversary Celebration July 10–12, 2026 | Gwynn’s Island, Virginia Step back into 1776 and experience history where it happened during the 250th Anniversary Celebration of […]
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