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May 2022

Dorothy Fagan Fine Art Studio Tour

May 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until December 4, 2022

Dorothy Fagan Fine Arts Studio, 110 Skipjack Ln
Cobbs Creek, VA 23035 United States
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$25

Tour Dorothy Fagan's oil painting, fiber art studio, house and garden 2 hour tour includes a look inside the artist's creative process, drawing inspiration from her garden by the pond to oil paintings, home decor, and fiber art creations. Shop for art scarves, watercolors, oils, fiber art, books, gifts. First Saturday of the month RESERVATIONS REQUIRED book on website at https://www.dorothyfagan.com/visit-studio

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Mathews Farmers Market

May 14 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Saturday, repeating until October 30, 2022

Mathews Historic Courthouse, 27 Court Street
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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The Market takes place every Saturday, April through October on the Courthouse Green from 9am to 1pm. 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), handmade crafts, clothing, and jewelry. You are also likely to find handmade ceramics, soaps, yarns, and various types of artwork. Bring the entire family (including pets) for all to enjoy the…

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Mathews Maritime Museum Open

May 14 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 27, 2022

Mathews Maritime Museum, 482 Main Street
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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Owned and operated by the Mathews Maritime Foundation, the Mathews Maritime Museum houses artifacts, documents, and photographs depicting the history and legacy of Mathews County and the Middle Peninsula of Virginia. This area has a varied, rich maritime history from colonial times through today, playing a vital role in all the major events of our country, the Chesapeake Bay, and world-wide commerce. The Mathews Maritime Museum will be open Fridays and Saturdays 10 AM to 2 PM, May through November.…

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Used Book Sale

May 14 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Friends of the Mathews Memorial Library, 68 Maple Avenue
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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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

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Boatbuilding Saturdays at the Boat Shop

May 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until November 27, 2022

Gwynn's Island Boat Shop, State Rte 633
Grimstead, 23064
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Boatbuilding Saturdays at the Boat Shop Mathews Maritime Foundation Saturdays, Jan 22nd - Nov 26th All ages and skills... experienced, new learners, and those that simply want to observe - all are welcome!

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Thomas James Store Open

May 14 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Thomas James Store, 44 Maple Ave
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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Free

Thomas James Store Open Saturdays, 10 am to 1 pm, April - October 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.  

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Bay to Belly Exhibit

May 14 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until May 29, 2022

Mathews Historical Museum, 200 Main Street
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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Traveling exhibit on loan from the Yorktown Watermen’s Museum Displayed at the Mathews Historical Museum 200 Main Street, Mathews Exhibit will be open Saturdays, April 2 through May 28, 10:00am-4:00pm This exhibit teaches us how the Chesapeake Bay sustains us while exploring the relationships among people, aquatic species and foods of the Chesapeake.

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Tompkins Cottage Museum Open

May 14 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Tompkins Cottage, Brickbat Road
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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Tompkins Cottage Museum Open Open Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm, April - October 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…

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Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry Show

May 14 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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One event on December 3, 2022 at 7:30 pm

Harry M. Ward Auditorium – Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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$15
Donk's Theater Logo

Donk's Theater Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry Harry M. Ward Auditorium, Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, VA Shows start at 8:00 p.m.  –   Doors Open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under (Available at the door, or in advance at the Mathews Visitor Center on Main Street, Mathews, or Marketplace Antiques, Route 17, Gloucester) April 2 – ALL STAR OPRY – Welcome back the Opry band and cast for…

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U-Pick Lavender Season

May 15 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until June 29, 2022

Under the Stars Farm, 11532 Harcum Rd
Gloucester, 23061
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$15
U-Pick Lavender Under the Stars Farm

It's time to make your reservations to visit Under the Stars Lavender Farm in Gloucester, Virginia. A place where you can simply enjoy the fresh air and fragrant blooms. Cut your own lavender bouquet, sip on our signature lavender lemonade, let the kids play in the natural playground, bring your own picnic and enjoy a relaxing, rustic farm experience. Stop by the farm store to shop for your favorite handcrafted lavender products.

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Gwynn’s Island Museum Open

May 15 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Sunday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until October 31, 2022

Gwynn’s Island Museum, State Rte 633
Gwynn, VA 23066 United States
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Gwynn's Island Museum

Visit the Gwynn's Island Museum Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 1pm-5pm, April - October Gwynn's Island Museum, 1775 Old Ferry Road Gwynn, VA 23076 (804) 725-5022, vistus@gwynnsislandmuseum.org

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Clan MacCool – Concerts by the Bay

May 15 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Harry M. Ward Auditorium – Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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$25

Clan MacCool Sunday, May 15, 2022 - 3:00pm Tickets are $25 at the door. Children and Students are free. Clan MacCool is a highly interactive band that specializes in Irish/Scottish traditional music, occasional piracy and constant fun! They offer an array of Celtic traditional (and not so traditional) songs, tunes and reels, and during Pirate season, they don their best piratic finery and treat adults and kids alike to a rollicking good time with sea shanties, sword demos and other…

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