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Mathews Farmers Market
Mathews Historic Courthouse 27 Court Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Mathews Maritime Museum Open
Mathews Maritime Museum 482 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Summer Solstice Gathering at Hyco House
Hyco House 10941 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews, VA, United StatesCelebrate the Summer Solstice at the Hyco House with Sam Forrest. Bring food and a friend to share!
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Fathers Day Entertainment on Main Street
Mathews Visitor Center 239 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesGive 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 […]
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Gwynn’s Island Road Race
Gwynn's Island Civic Center 1996 Old Ferry Rd., Gwynn, VA, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Tompkins Cottage Museum circa 1820
Tompkins Cottage Brickbat Road, Mathews, VA, United StatesOpen 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 […]
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Thomas James Store circa 1820
Thomas James Store 44 Maple Ave, Mathews, VA, United StatesOpen 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 […]
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MCHS Book Launch – Historic Homes
Tompkins Cottage Brickbat Road, Mathews, VA, United StatesMCHS 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 […]
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July 4th Street Picnic
Mathews Museum 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesJuly 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 […]
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MML Youth Book Mobile
Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United StatesA 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 […]
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Mathews Micro Triathlon Series #3
Williams Wharf 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, United StatesMathews 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 […]
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North & East River Road Cleanup
Emmanuel United Methodist Church 76 North River Road, Bohannon, VA, United StatesIn 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 […]
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