• Gwynn’s Island Road Race

    Gwynn's Island Civic Center 1996 Old Ferry Rd., Gwynn, VA, United States

    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 […]

    $12.50
  • Tompkins Cottage Museum circa 1820

    Tompkins Cottage Brickbat Road, Mathews, VA, United States

    Open 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 […]

    Free
  • Thomas James Store circa 1820

    Thomas James Store 44 Maple Ave, Mathews, VA, United States

    Open 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 […]

    Free
  • MCHS Book Launch – Historic Homes

    Tompkins Cottage Brickbat Road, Mathews, VA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • July 4th Street Picnic

    Mathews Museum 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United States

    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 […]

    $3
  • MML Youth Book Mobile

    Mathews Memorial Library 251 Main Street, Mathews, VA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Mathews Micro Triathlon Series #3

    Williams Wharf 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, United States

    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 […]

    $22
  • North & East River Road Cleanup

    Emmanuel United Methodist Church 76 North River Road, Bohannon, VA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Red Cross Blood Drive

    Piankatank Ruritan Club 7138 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, VA, United States

    2020 Dates: Feb. 4 Apr. 21 July 21 Sept. 15 Dec. 1 ***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 […]

    Free
  • Mathews Micro Triathlon Series #4

    Williams Wharf 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, United States

    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 […]

    $22
  • Sea Farms Seafood Festival

    Williams Wharf 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, United States

    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.

    $50
  • Put-In-Creek Duathlon: Run + Kayak

    Put-In-Creek Landing 50 Brickbat Road, Mathews, VA, United States

    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 […]

    Free