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SUMMARY:MML Youth Book Mobile
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease pay close attention to the DATES & LOCATIONS below:\n\nAugust 6 & 20\n10-10:30         Mathews YMCA\n10:45-11:15    Cobbs Creek Post Office\n11:30-12         North Post Office \nAugust 13 & 27 \n10-10:30         Gwynn’s Island Civic League\n10:45-11:15     Bethel U.M.C.\n11:30-12          Port Haywood Post Office
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mml-youth-book-mobil/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
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SUMMARY:Mathews Micro Triathlon Series #3
DESCRIPTION:Mathews Micro Triathlon Series (MMTS) Event #3\n\n\nvttrunners.com/mmts – $22 \nChanging 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. \nWe’ll have brief race instructions and Q&A time before the event and start as close to 8:00am as possible. Since the course will be different for this event\, we will provide route map separately. We’re changing the triathlon leg order AND the distances for this series event #3 – get ready!! \nAWARDS will be presented at the end of the series to the fastest overall finisher and (depending on number of participants) to fastest swimmer\, cyclist\, runner\, and transitioner – combined time for all 4 events. If you miss an event\, we will use the final finishing time for that event as your time for purposes of the Series. Overall winner will be ineligible for other awards. \nSERIES SWAG: Anyone completing all 4 series events will receive a MMTS Hoodie Sweatshirt at the final series event. They will also be available for sale by request ($35). \nParticipants must be at least 14 years of age.\nParent consent will be required at time of registration for any participants 14-17 years old. \n\n\n\nCost: $22
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-micro-triathlon-series-3/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Sports
ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Tidewater Trailrunners LLC (VTTR)":MAILTO:vttrunners@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200712T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20200630T152829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T194101Z
UID:10226-1594540800-1594551600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:North & East River Road Cleanup
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor more information contact mccfamilysue@gmail.com
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/north-east-river-road-cleanup/
LOCATION:Emmanuel United Methodist Church\, 76 North River Road\, Bohannon\, VA\, 23021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20200212T184700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T181358Z
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:2020 Dates:\nFeb. 4\nApr. 21\nJuly 21\nSept. 15\nDec. 1 \n***Please note: Appointments are now required and can be made at the web site posted or by calling 725-2485. Also\, donated blood will be tested for Covid-19 antibodies and donors will be notified. Wear your mask. Distancing will be observed\, temperatures checked\, and sanitizer will be available. \nEach drive will be held at the Piankatank Ruritan Building and will run from 2 to 7PM. Walk-ins will not be accepted and appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org. All blood types are needed; first time donors\, come and give it a try. Drink extra water before you come and help save a life! As many as three people can benefit from one person’s donation.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/red-cross-blood-drive-3/
LOCATION:Piankatank Ruritan Club\, 7138 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20200212T164046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200612T165214Z
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SUMMARY:Mathews Micro Triathlon Series #4
DESCRIPTION:Mathews Micro Triathlon Series (MMTS) Event #4\n\n\nvttrunners.com/mmts – $22 \n1/4 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. \nWe’ll have brief race instructions and Q&A time before the event and start as close to 8:00am as possible. Please check Micro-Triathlon Page for course details and route map (vttrunners.com/mmts). \nAWARDS will be presented at the end of the event to the fastest overall finisher and (depending on number of participants) to fastest swimmer\, cyclist\, runner\, and transitioner – combined time for all 4 events. If you miss an event\, we will use the final finishing time for that event as your time for purposes of the Series. Overall winner will be ineligible for other awards. \nSERIES SWAG: Anyone completing all 4 series events will receive a MMTS Hoodie Sweatshirt at this event. Sweatshirts will also be available for sale by request ($35). \nParticipants must be at least 14 years of age.\nParent consent will be required at time of registration for any participants 14-17 years old \n\n\n\nCost: $22
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-micro-triathlon-series-4/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Sports
ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Tidewater Trailrunners LLC (VTTR)":MAILTO:vttrunners@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200822T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20200217T172638Z
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SUMMARY:Sea Farms Seafood Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mathews 2nd annual Sea Farms Seafood Festival is happening again and will be bigger than last year! \nJoin us for a day of good seafood\, music\, vendors\, and views at Williams Wharf in August. \nFor more information about the Seafarms event\, click here. \nStay tuned for more information about purchasing your tickets in advance.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/sea-farms-seafood-festival/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Food & Drink,Front Page Featured,Live Music,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sea Farms Seafood Shack":MAILTO:The Seafood Shack
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200907T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200907T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20200212T165706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200212T165706Z
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SUMMARY:Put-In-Creek Duathlon: Run + Kayak
DESCRIPTION:This is a 3 mile run + 2.5 mile kayak\, starting & ending in Mathews Courthouse area\, transition point at Williams Wharf. If that sounds like a good time to you\, then feel FREE to join us on Labor Day 2020: Monday\, Sep 7th. That’s right: it’s free & open to everyone. It’s a ‘just for fun’ event\, but don’t get me wrong – there are some who will be competing with each other\, but all in good fun. \n \nLocation. This event will start and end at Put-In-Creek park and pavilion in Mathews Courthouse. Just a few years ago\, the town of Mathews built a new dock and kayak ramp there so getting in and out of the water is really easy. The creek is tidal so we schedule it to finish very near high tide to ensure no one gets stuck in the mud. High Tide on 7 Sep 2020 is 12:46pm ET \nSchedule. Participants will drop off kayak at Williams Wharf at 11am (we’ll have a volunteer posted there to keep an eye on the kayaks and assist with the transition) and drive to starting area at Put-In-Creek park. We’ll have brief instructions and start as close to 11:30am as possible. We’ve done this course several times – no one has done it as a relay\, but that is certainly an option if you want to divide it up with another person. \nBring a lunch. We’ll enjoy the brand new pavilion at the finish area for a bring-your-own picnic lunch. Again: everyone & anyone is welcome to participate: you do not have to be a VTTR club member or Mathews resident to take part. \nTiming. Timing equipment will be on hand if we have volunteers show up to operate it. So if you’re interested in your overall time\, be prepared with your own watch/ timing device. A volunteer will be at transition point only. The course is on open road & open water – competitors will participating at their own risk. Event will be held rain-or-shine – it will only be cancelled on race morning due to lightning (posted on Virginia Tidewater Trailrunners Facebook page). Questions can be emailed to vttrunners@gmail.com.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/put-in-creek-duathlon-run-kayak/
LOCATION:Put-In-Creek Landing\, 50 Brickbat Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Tidewater Trailrunners LLC (VTTR)":MAILTO:vttrunners@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20200825T184618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200825T184618Z
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Wharf to Wharf Swim
DESCRIPTION:14th Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Wharf to Wharf Swim – a 1 mile open water swim across the East River from Williams Wharf to Hicks Wharf and back – swimmers must have $100 minimum sponsorships to swim – Contact Lynda Greve at 804-725-9685 or info@mathewslandconservancy.org for registration or sponsorship information
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/14th-annual-wharf-to-wharf-swim/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Sports
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20200217T164646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200217T165722Z
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SUMMARY:Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Wharf to Wharf Swim
DESCRIPTION:14th Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Wharf to Wharf Swim\nA 1 mile open water swim across the East River from Williams Wharf to Hicks Wharf and back – swimmers must have $100 minimum sponsorships to swim – Contact Lynda Greve at 804-725-9685 or info@mathewslandconservancy.org for registration or sponsorship information
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/annual-l-wayne-hudgins-wharf-to-wharf-swim/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Front Page Featured,Outdoor,Sports
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20200916T191808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T191820Z
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SUMMARY:Lighthouse Keeper Grave Marker Ceremonies
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 3\, volunteers with the non-profit Chesapeake Chapter\, U.S. Lighthouse Society\, will honor seven Chesapeake Bay lighthouse Keepers in special ceremonies at three cemeteries in Mathews County.  The Chapter will hold the first 30-minute-long tribute to Keeper Walter M. Shawn at the Trinity Church Cemetery in Foster at 9:30 am. Keeper Henry Luther Dow will then be honored at the St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery in Susan at 11:15 am. After a break for lunch\, five keepers will be honored at the H.C. Smither Cemetery in Hudgins beginning at 1:30 pm. In order\, the Chapter will dedicate Lighthouse Service plaques at the grave sites of Keepers James Garnett Williams\, William Thomas Brooks\, Robert Harold Matthews\, Andrew Broaddus Sadler\, and Charles Franklin Sadler. Members of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 66 Milford Haven will provide the color guard. For more details and current information\, please see the Chesapeake Chapter’s web site – www.cheslights.org or email – lghthskpr@aol.com or piano4u@msn.com or call (703) 494-8344.  \nBecause of the ongoing pandemic\, we encourage attendees at all ceremonies to practice CDC guidelines of mask wearing\, social distancing and the use of hand sanitizer. The public is invited to this event which will be held rain or shine. \n9:30AM: Honoree: Keeper Walter M. Shawn – Trinity Church Cemetery \n11:15AM: Honoree: Keeper Henry Luther Dow – St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery \nLunch \n1:30PM: Honoree: Keeper James Garnett Williams – H.C. Smither Cemetery \n2:15PM: Honoree: Keeper William Thomas Brooks – H.C. Smither Cemetery \n3:30PM: Honoree: Keeper Robert Harold Matthews – H.C. Smither Cemetery \n4:15PM: Honoree: Keeper Andrew Broaddus Salder and Keeper Charles Franklin Sadler – H.C. Smither Cemetery
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/lighthouse-keeper-grave-marker-ceremonies/
LOCATION:Trinity Church Cemetery\, Route 14 and Route 626\, Foster\, VA\, 23056\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20200217T165303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200217T170112Z
UID:9376-1601719200-1601733600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:TOGA Oyster Float Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Tidewater Oyster Growers Association presents an Oyster Float Workshop at William’s Wharf.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/toga-oyster-float-workshop/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20201111T141652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T141652Z
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SUMMARY:The 100 x 100 show in the Art Speaks Gallery
DESCRIPTION: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 100×100 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 100×100 online at https://www.bayschool-arts.com/pages/100-x-100-show or visit the Bay School.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/the-100-x-100-show-in-the-art-speaks-gallery/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201031T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201031T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20201027T173512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T173512Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Dogs and Chili at Mathews Historical Museum
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Mathews Historical Museum on Halloween for a yummy cookout lunch! \nSaturday\, October 31\, 2020\, 11am to 3pm\, Bring Cash\n198 Main Street\, Mathews
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/hot-dogs-and-chili-at-mathews-historical-museum/
LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Historical Museum":MAILTO:mathewsmayfaire@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20201111T142029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T142029Z
UID:10602-1604224800-1604246400@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Artist of the Month Exhibit
DESCRIPTION: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 of his main subjects being seascapes and rural landscapes. Also\, the colors and layers of paint that the impressionist\, Claude Monet\, used are important in her work. To view and shop Gayle’s collection online visit https://www.bayschool-arts.com/pages/november-artist-of-the-month-gayle-merrill or visit the Bay School Gallery.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/artist-of-the-month-exhibit/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20201111T140115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T140115Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 21st | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.\nHistoric Courthouse Green | Court Street \nThe 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. \nYou’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. \nSponsored by Mathews Main Street Committee \nwww.mathewsmainstreet.org
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/thanksgiving-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Mathews Historic Courthouse\, 27 Court Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20201117T133314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T133749Z
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SUMMARY:Tompkins Cottage Museum Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/tompkins-cottage-museum-holiday-open-house/
LOCATION:Tompkins Cottage\, Brickbat Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201126T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201126T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20200212T190706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200212T190706Z
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SUMMARY:Mobjack Rowing Association Annual Turkey Trot
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mobjack-rowing-association-annual-turkey-trot/
LOCATION:Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Sports
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobjack Rowing":MAILTO:cptomcany@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20201111T140555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T195701Z
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SUMMARY:Soup and Shop at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Mathews Historical Museum invites you to\nCELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS!!\n \n“SOUP  and SHOP” at the Museum\n\n\n200 Main Street\n\n11:00 am until 2:00 pm\nFriday\, December 11 and Saturday\, December 12\n\nMuseum Retail Shoppe opens at 10:00 a.m.\n\n\n*Corned beef chowder by the quart\, $8\,  pre ordered at the Museum’s web site\, www.mathewsvahistoricalmuseum.org  Click on the Events bar. Minimum amount of quarts available on site\, as supplies last. Pre-orders are requested.\n\n\n*Or send your order via email\, to mayfairemathews@gmail.com. Provide your name\, phone number\, the amount of chowder you wish to purchase\, and which day you will pick it up.\n\n\n Please place orders by 6:00\, Monday\, December 7. \n\n\n\n*Cups of chowder available on-site\, $3.00\n*Come by\, HAVE A “CUPPA” CORNED BEEF CHOWDER\,  and browse in our delightful Retail Shoppe where you will find unique items and last minute gifts. (The Museum will open at 10:00 am each day for shopping.)\n\n*social distancing and masks observed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/soup-and-shop-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Museum":MAILTO:mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20201114T152908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201114T152908Z
UID:10641-1607763600-1607785200@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:December Artisan Market & Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION:Did you forget that special gift for that special someone? Well here is the perfect opportunity to do a little last minute Christmas shopping. We have 5 different vendors featuring Hand painted Christmas gifts\, pottery\, watercolors\, jewelry and much more.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/december-artisan-market-holiday-open-house/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20210201T143709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T143709Z
UID:10754-1611914400-1611936000@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:The Celebrating Black Art show
DESCRIPTION:The Celebrating Black Art show in the Art Speaks Gallery runs from January 29th through February 22nd. There are a total of 8 talented artists participating in this show. Many of the participating artists are new exhibitors to the Art Speaks Gallery. Others such as Bernadette Goudelock and Susan Drew Hayhurst have exhibited in the Art Speaks on the Bay Juried Exhibition. Celebrating Black Art will showcase artwork by Black artists and artwork depicting Black culture. All artists that enter and exhibit in Art Speaks Gallery are either local or regional artists. Come by and enjoy the expressive artwork in this exhibit.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/the-celebrating-black-art-show/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Front Page Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20201114T154555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T162705Z
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:2021 Drives\, 2pm – 7pm\nPiankatank Ruritan Club\nFeb. 2\nApril 20\nJuly 20\nSept. 14\nDec. 7\n***Please note: Appointments are now required and can be made at the web site posted or by calling 725-2485. Also\, donated blood will be tested for Covid-19 antibodies and donors will be notified. Wear your mask. Distancing will be observed\, temperatures checked\, and sanitizer will be available. \nEach drive will be held at the Piankatank Ruritan Building and will run from 2 to 7PM. Walk-ins will not be accepted and appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org. All blood types are needed; first time donors\, come and give it a try. Drink extra water before you come and help save a life! As many as three people can benefit from one person’s donation. \nAmerican Legion Post 83 and the Mathews Women’s Club are sponsoring the December drive.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/red-cross-blood-drive-5/
LOCATION:Piankatank Ruritan Club\, 7138 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20210201T222126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T222126Z
UID:10806-1613210400-1613228400@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Specials at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/valentines-day-specials-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Historical Museum":MAILTO:mathewsmayfaire@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20210302T162109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T140245Z
UID:10891-1615633200-1615644000@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Pre-St. Patricks Day at the Mathews Museum
DESCRIPTION:A pre-St Patrick’s Day event on the 13th\, 10-2:00! Corned Beef Soup and Bake Sale\n$10 per quart\, pre-order by March 8 on our website or email us at mayfairemathews@gmail.com or phone in to 804-725-5117\, leaving your name\, phone number and number of quarts desired. Mathews Woman’s Cub will be selling their traditionally scrumptious desserts. Sprays of freshly cut pussywillows will be on sale\, and the Museum’s Retail Resale Shop will be open. *Notice this event is scheduled for March 13th\, not St. Patrick’s Day.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/st-patricks-day-at-the-mathews-museum/
LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Museum":MAILTO:mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20210311T151017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T143552Z
UID:10933-1616059800-1616074200@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Persons age 65 and up \nMarch 18\, 2021\n9:30am – 1:30pm\nat the Mathews Historical Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews VA \nPre-Register by emailing mathewsnaacp@gmail.com or\nmathewsnaacpsecretary@gmail.com or calling 757-344-5388 \nSponsored by the Mathews NAACP chapter
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/covid-19-vaccine-clinic/
LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews NAACP":MAILTO:mathewsnaacp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20210312T171908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T171908Z
UID:10950-1617530400-1617537600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Easter Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:An outdoor Easter worship service at the Williams Wharf Riverfront Pavilion hosted by Relevant Church.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/easter-worship-service/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf Landing\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor
ORGANIZER;CN="Relevant Church":MAILTO:relchurch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210410T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210410T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20210402T193920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T193920Z
UID:11403-1618047000-1618072200@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Raku Firing Fundraiser Tickets
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, APRIL 10 (rain date April 17)\nThere are 18 time slots throughout the day\, YOU MUST BUY A TICKET FOR A SPECIFIC TIME SLOT!  \n4 spots are available for each time slot.  \nExpect to spend about two hours with us. \nTickets are $30 each. Here is how it works! Check in at your appointed time\, and you’ll be directed to a glazing station\, where you get to glaze a bowl made by a member of the Clay by the Bay Ceramics Guild. A Guild member will be there to assist you to apply glazes provided by Summer Haze Pottery. About half an hour after you start\, it will be time to put your bowl in the kiln! The firing process takes place right before your eyes\, in about 45 minutes. There’s not much to see while it fires\, so buy a Mug Madness mug\, grab a cup of coffee or cocoa\, bid on amazing raku pottery by Sue Henshaw (all fired at Summer Haze Pottery)\, and browse the Art Speaks Gallery while you wait. Make sure you are back outside to see your bowl come out of the kiln\, red-hot and glowing! You’ll want to snap a picture of that! The bowl will be placed in a metal trash can\, lined with newspaper\, which will be set ablaze from the heat of the bowl. The lid goes on\, and the smoke from the dowsed flames and the loss of oxygen – called reduction – makes the magic happen with the glaze. In about 15 minutes\, we’ll pull your bowl out\, quench it in water to cool it\, and wipe it off for you to take home! More photo opps here :). \nThe first firing of the day will feature some special pots Martha has made for us. These will be auctioned along with Sue’s pieces. \nThe entire process\, except when you visit our beautiful gallery\, will take place outdoors. We will ask that you wear a mask when working with our guild members under the tents\, and when claiming your pot. Clean paintbrushes will be available when you are glazing your pot. Optional rubber gloves will also be available when you check in. Stations will be cleaned between participants. Please keep safely socially distant from people not in your party. And have fun!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/raku-firing-fundraiser-tickets/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20210413T210928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T211009Z
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SUMMARY:Mathews Community Health Screening
DESCRIPTION:A community health screening for Mathews County residents will be held at\nAntioch Baptist Church (110 Antioch Rd. in Susan) on Thursday\, April 15 th from 5-\n7 p.m. Screening services offered will include body mass index\, blood pressure and HbA1c (test for determining diabetes). \nScreenings will be conducted by clinical staff and volunteers of Gloucester Mathews\nCare Clinic\, and this screening is made possible through a grant from the Mathews\nRotary Club. Rotarians will also be on hand to provide additional volunteer\nsupport. \nParticipants will also receive health information related to diabetes and\nhypertension\, information on eligibility and services offered by GMCC\, along with\nhealthy snacks. Those without health insurance are encouraged to attend. GMCC is\npleased to partner with Mathews Rotary Club and Antioch Baptist Church in\nproviding this community service. \nFor more information on this event\, call Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic at 804-\n210-1368.\nFor more information on GMCC services\, visit www.gmcareclinic.com.\nFor more information on Mathews Rotary Club\, visit www.mathewsrotaryclub.org\nFor more information on Antioch Baptist Church\, visit www.weareantioch.com
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-community-health-screening/
LOCATION:Antioch Baptist Church\, 5297 New Point Comfort Highway\, Susan\, VA\, 23163\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20210323T142746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T174512Z
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SUMMARY:Markets on Main!
DESCRIPTION:Mathews Main Street Committee is now introducing “Markets on Main\,” a partner event to the Mathews Farmers Market and Bay School Artisan Markets. This collaborative event features vendor markets all around Main Street\, a food truck\, and live entertainment.\nOn Saturday’s you can also enjoy the Mathews Farmers Market\, Friends of the Library Bookstore\, Historic Sites/Museums Open\, great restaurants and shopping. See the Community Calendar listings for more information. \nInterested in Being a Vendor? Contact mathewsvisitorcenter@gmail.com \nThis event is sponsored by Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Bank Wealth Management \n \nThird Saturday\, April – August\nApril 17th – Historic Garden Tour Weekend\n9am – 1pm\, Mathews Farmers Market @ Historic Courthouse Green10am-1pm\, David Shuber Music @ Historic Courthouse Green/Farmers Market10am-12pm\, Liana Daymar Music @ Put-in Creek Art Gallery10am – 3pm\, Artisan Market @ Bay School Community Arts Center10am – 3pm\, Vendors on Main Street10am-2pm\, The Seafood Shack Food Truck @ Mathews M&M Building Supply11am-3pm\, VA Blue Crab Food Truck @ Brickbat Rd.12-3pm\, Paul Urban Music @ Sibley’s General Store \nMay 15th – Tour de Chesapeake Weekend\n9am – 1pm\, Mathews Farmers Market @ Historic Courthouse Green10am-1:pm\, K Music Duo\, Live Music @ Historic Courthouse Green/Farmers Market10:00-12:00\, Liana Daymar Music @ Put-in Creek Art Gallery10am – 3pm\, Artisan Market @ Bay School Community Arts Center10am – 3pm\, Vendors on Main Street10am-2pm\, The Seafood Shack Food Truck @ Mathews M&M Building Supply1-3pm\, Clayton Ware Music @ Sibley’s General Store \nJune 19th\n9am – 1pm\, Mathews Farmers Market @ Historic Courthouse Green10am-1pm\, Suite 101 Bandmates @ Historic Courthouse Green/Farmers Market10am – 3pm\, Artisan Market @ Bay School Community Arts Center10am – 3pm\, Vendors on Main Street10am-2pm\, The Seafood Shack Food Truck @ Mathews M&M Building Supply11am-3pm\, Positive Pizza Food Truck @ Brickbat Rd.12-3pm\, David Shuber Music @ Sibley’s General Store \nJuly 17th\n9am – 1pm\, Mathews Farmers Market @ Historic Courthouse Green11am-1pm\, The Virginia Shellfish Coalition Band  @ Historic Courthouse Green/10am – 3pm\, Artisan Market @ Bay School Community Arts Center10am – 3pm\, Vendors on Main Street10am-2pm\, The Seafood Shack Food Truck @ Mathews M&M Building Supply11am-2pm\, On the Flip Side Food Truck @ Brickbat Rd.1pm-3pm\, Liana Daymar Music @ Sibley’s General Store \nAugust 21st\n9am – 1pm\, Mathews Farmers Market @ Historic Courthouse Green10:00-1:00\, Suite 101 Bandmates @ Historic Courthouse Green/Farmers Market10am – 3pm\, Artisan Market @ Bay School Community Arts Center10am – 3pm\, Vendors on Main Street10am-2pm\, The Seafood Shack Food Truck @ Mathews M&M Building Supply12:30-2pm\, Carolyn and Mike August Band @ Sibley’s General Store \nPartners: Treasures by the Bay: Roane’s Antiques at the Cottage\, Doodlebugs\, Lily Valentine’s Antiques and Upscale Clutter\, ETC. Vintage (2066 Buckley Hall Rd\, Dutton)\, The Vintage Pearl & Cattails Fine Gifts\, Mathews Historic Museum\, the Mathews Visitor Center and Bay School Community Arts Center  – more to come! \n \nInterested in being a vendor? Email mathewsvisitorcenter@gmail.com
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/markets-on-main/
LOCATION:Mathews Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Front Page Featured,Live Music,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20200211T203333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T131554Z
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SUMMARY:Gloucester/Mathews House and Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Gloucester-Mathews   \nPeaceful\, historic\, coastal!! Gloucester and Mathews Counties date back to 1651 and boast historic downtowns that offer walking tours\, shopping\, dining\, art galleries and charming B&Bs. Reflecting the maritime heritage of this Chesapeake Bay community\, all of the homes and gardens on tour are situated on the pristine waters of the lower Chesapeake Bay. Tour four historic homes and historic Ware Church. Included are an elegant home considered “the jewel of Tidewater”\, a humble 18th century icehouse turned riverfront home\, a stately Federal home along Main St.\, and a craftsman-style home built by a sea captain. Spend the day or the weekend for a taste of authentic coastal living.  \nSaturday\, April 17\, 2021  Historic Garden Week\n2 tour sessions: \n9:30 AM to 1:30 PM or 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM \n\nHosted by \nThe Garden Club of Gloucester \nChair\nLynne Bohon Manning (919) 880-2329\ngloucester@vagardenweek.org \nCo-Chair\nPam Driggs (804) 815-4418 \nTickets: $40 pp. Due to COVID\, the tour will be split into morning and afternoon tours.  Ticketholders will have four hours to complete the entire tour of four homes – either 9:30 to 1:30 or 1:30 to 5:30. Tickets will be capped at 160 tickets for the morning tour and 160 tickets for the afternoon tour. Tickets will not be available at headquarters or at the homes and are only available in advance at www.vagardenweek.org.    \nTour Headquarters: Ware Episcopal Church\, 7825 John Clayton Memorial Hwy\, Gloucester\, VA 23061. Maps available on tour day. \nLunch: Pre-order $15 box lunches from Nuttall Country Store by calling (804) 693-3067 or emailing nuttallstore@gmail.com by Thursday\, April 15\, 4 PM. Lunches will be available for pick-up at either Nuttall Country Store (all day) or at Ware Episcopal Church from 12:30 to 1:30 PM day of tour.  A covered open-air structure at Ware Church is available for seating with picnic tables. \nFacilities: Available at all homes and Ware Episcopal Church headquarters. \nParking: Free parking available at headquarters and on-site at all four homes: Toddsbury\, Cherokee\, Weston Hall\, and Palace Green. \n\nSpecial Activities:   \n\nGloucester Extension Master Gardeners will be available for guided tours of Brent & Becky’s Bulbs Chesapeake Bay-friendly gardens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Brent & Becky’s Bulbs is located at 7900 Daffodil Lane\, Gloucester\, VA 23061.  \nArts on Main\, 6580 Main St.\, Gloucester will be having a special exhibit\, Bird’s Eye Point of View by ceramicist Dianne Hottenstein from 12 noon to 5 PM.\nBay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main St.\, Mathews will be having a Contemporary Folk Art exhibition featuring regional artists from 10 AM to 4 PM. \nArcheological excavation and demonstration on the grounds of Palace Green performed by Dr. David A. Brown and Thane H. Harpole of the Fairfield Foundation. \nBartlett Tree Experts seedling table at Cherokee. Free tree seedlings to 160 visitors between 12 noon and 3 PM. \nArcheological display on the east lawn of Toddsbury prepared by the Fairfield Foundation. \nNationally known local plein-air artist\, Dorothy Fagan\, painting on-site at Weston Hall. \n\nTicket includes admission to the following 5 properties: \nWare Episcopal Church: headquarters\n7825 John Clayton Memorial Hwy.\, Gloucester \nWare Parish Church is a historic Episcopal church located in Gloucester County\, Virginia. Founded in 1652\, it is one of the oldest surviving parish churches in the Commonwealth. Why the name Ware Parish? There’s no clear answer other than that the Ware River is nearby. The parish was formed after the execution of Charles I in England and before Charles II was crowned king. During this period the offices of the Bishop of London and The Book of Common Prayer were abolished. Yet the colony in Virginia remained loyal to the monarchy. In the parish’s earliest days\, they worshiped on Ware Neck near Glen Roy Plantation. Tradition and research by the Rev’d William Byrd Lee\, 12th rector of Ware\, indicated that the church was completed circa 1690. \nDirections to Ware Episcopal Church: from George Washington Memorial Hwy. (Rt. 17) North or South\, follow signs at Gloucester Courthouse to John Clayton Memorial Hwy. (Rt. 14E). In 1.0 mile you will see the church parking lot on the right. Due to rural driving conditions\, GPS and Google Maps may or may not work. Maps are available at HQ on the day of tour and at vagardenweek.org.  \nCherokee\n7887 Berkshire Lane\, Gloucester \nCherokee started life as a typical 18th century icehouse; a circular two-story tower with brick walls 8” thick.  Dirt was piled around them to about halfway up to provide insulation for the ice kept inside. In 1922\, William Fleet Taliaferro and his wife Elizabeth converted the icehouse into a lovely retirement dwelling.  They added a front door on the river side\, grand windows\, and an addition to include bathroom\, kitchen and dining room.  The “round room” on the first floor became their living room\, and the house was named Cherokee for the roses that grew there.   \nCherokee is a gracious home with magnificent views of the North River.  The circular first floor room is the dining room\, with a perfectly round table in the center.  An earlier expansion of the house created an intimate interior courtyard garden which has since become a light-filled space for Mrs. Merrill’s art studio.  Visitors will enjoy seeing her vibrant floral paintings\, as well as collections of art\, hand-blown glass bottles\, decoys\, and steins.  Other notable features include a grandfather clock from the 1700’s and a vintage slot machine.  With its history as a humble icehouse\, Cherokee is a singular experience.  \nToddsbury\n8777 Toddsbury Lane\, Gloucester \nToddsbury is an ancient 17th-century family home\, acknowledged as the “Mother House” of the North River.  Of the original land grant\, made to English sea captain Thomas Todd in 1652\, one-hundred acres remain.  Built of brick\, facing the river\, the original house dates from 1658.  Additions in 1690\, 1720\, 1782 and 1948 complete the L-shaped gambrel-roofed structure seen today.  An outstanding and substantial example of an early Tidewater domestic structure\, Toddsbury is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark.  The interiors boast extremely fine early 18th-century paneling\, unique carved “keystones” over the windows\, and brick linenfold jack arches above the earliest entrances. The garden wall dates from the 1690’s and contains an acre square. \nThe nearly mile-long riverfront with its enormous willow oaks overlooks the longest southern exposure on the North River. The half-mile tree-lined approach to the house leads to the orchard\, walled garden\, carriage house\, guest house\, horse paddocks\, barn and wharf.  Archaeology on the east lawn\, and specimens of rare “Gloucester Hickory” exchanged with Jefferson for planting at Monticello\, enhance the grounds. The visitor is richly rewarded in touring this finely preserved home\, known as “The Jewel of Tidewater”. Toddsbury was last open in 1988. \nPalace Green\n596 Main Street\, Mathews \nPalace Green sits well back from Main Street in Mathews behind a sweeping lawn dappled by the shade of mature trees. The exact age of this stately home is unclear but the lunette window high under the roof peak matches several others elsewhere in Mathews which can be reliably dated c. 1835. The current owners are part of the Cooke family which entered the long history of the house around 1918 when Giles Buckner Cooke purchased the home. He had been a Confederate Army officer\, educator and Episcopal minister. By 1920\, he was the last living member of Robert E. Lee’s wartime staff. His son\, John Warren Cooke\, was born in 1915 and grew up to be a politician and newspaper publisher. John Warren Cooke’s daughter and her husband are the current owners and third generation of the Cooke family to live here.  In the room to the left of the entry hall visitors can see Giles Cooke’s writing desk as well as a fine portrait of John Warren Cooke by portrait artist David Silvette dating from Cooke’s years as the Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. Palace Green has an extensive collection of family antiques and a captivating art collection. The charming waterfront guest cottage will also be open. Palace Green was last open in 1992.  \nWeston Hall\n465 Weston Hall Road\, Port Haywood  \nWeston Hall enjoys magnificent views of the East River and beyond to the Mobjack Bay. Massive trees grace the sweeping lawn. There is a view across Mill Creek to nearby Poplar Grove and its original tide mill\, the last one remaining in the Mobjack area. Weston Hall was built by Capt. Clarence Kirwan between 1900-1919. Legend has it that no construction was allowed to take place while the captain was at sea. Pine timber from the property was used for floors and doors. The sturdy-looking Arts and Crafts-style exterior belies the light and airy feeling of the rooms within. Built to resemble the layout of a ship\, the wide entry hall is fifty feet long and sweeps from the land side entrance to the water side. Large light-filled rooms with high ceilings provide an open and sunny ambiance which serve as a backdrop for the art collection and the artfully chosen decor. The homeowner is a painter and her artist’s touch is apparent throughout the home and garden. The recently renovated guest house will also be open for tour. Weston Hall was last open in 2002.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/gloucester-mathews-house-and-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Christ Episcopal Church\, Christ Episcopal Church\, 320 Williams Wharf Rd.\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Front Page Featured,Outdoor
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Garden Week":MAILTO:Gloucester@vagardenweek.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040936
CREATED:20210413T211258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T211321Z
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SUMMARY:Book Signing @ Tompkins Cottage Museum
DESCRIPTION:Book Signing @ Tompkins Cottage Museum\nSat.\, April 17th | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.\n43 Brickbat Rd. | Mathews\, Va. \n \nThomas T. Wiatt\, a distant cousin of Sally Tompkins through the Todd and Field families\, will be on hand at Tompkins Cottage Museum on Saturday\, April 17 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. to sell and sign copies of his recent book\, Captain Sally: A Biography of Capt. Sally Tompkins\, America’s First Female Army Officer. \nWiatt was born in Savannah\, Ga.\, grew up in Newport News and has deep Gloucester County family roots. He is a graduate of Thomas Nelson Community College and Virginia Tech. He is a retired engineer from Newport News Shipbuilding and serves as a consultant for Gibbs & Cox\, Marine Solutions\, a Naval architectural and design firm in Newport News. Wiatt volunteers at the Mariners Museum and Park. \nIn addition to Captain Sally\, he also authored Lawyer Walker: A Biography of Thomas Calhoun Walker\, Alleged Pirate: The Legend of Capt. John Sinclair of Smithfield and Gloucester County\, Virginia\, his great-great-great-great grandfather and Rev. William E. Wiatt; The life and times of a Confederate Chaplain and related family stories. \nMathews County Historical Society is sponsoring the book-signing. Copies will be available for purchase for $10.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/book-signing-tompkins-cottage-museum/
LOCATION:Tompkins Cottage\, Brickbat Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History
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