Sibley’s General Store’s windows have never looked better! We were lucky to collaborate with a local business who took their creativity to the next level. Jo Schramm, owner of Flowers from the Heart and Teresa Morgan, previous owner, worked together to bring their interpretation of “Old Man Winter” to the next level! Starting left to […]
The Second Music on Maple Ave – October 5th!
After a sold out, first-time event on the eve of May Faire, the Mathews Visitor Center and Mathews County Historical Society decided we had to do it again! On Saturday, October 5th from 5pm-8pm, blues band Cole Stevens and the Delta Daggers will be performing in the Mathews Memorial Library Community Courtyard for a Louisiana-inspired […]
New Open-Air Market on Main Street
The most charming country market has opened right along Main Street. Moughon’s ACE Hardware Store has expanded it’s offerings along the adjacent building to showcase a new “open-air” market filled with local seafood and produce. If you enjoy farmers markets, you will love the Market at Moughon’s as a regular spot to pick up some […]
“Harriet” Film features William’s Wharf!
The biopic “Harriet” is coming to theaters this November, 2019. Peak the official trailer by Focus Features above, and when you reach 2:07, you will see a glimpse of Mathews County’s William’s Wharf as one of the sets in the film! Thank youVirginia Film Office for recruiting Virginia localities as destinations for filmmaking! Learn more about […]
A Growing Small Business Keeps Halcyon “Halcyon”
Before you blink at the title again, did you know that “Halcyon” actually refers to a period of time in the past that was happy, blissful, and thriving? Fun fact! Originally Foster’s Bros. Department Store, The Halcyon building (1930) has seen many forms of creative expression in its long history. Perhaps you’ve never been inside […]
Packing for a day on the Water in Mathews
Having access to the Chesapeake Bay and beautiful Rivers is one of the biggest perks about visiting or living in Mathews County. Our access to the water is a privilege, but also a serious responsibility as our location in the bay is susceptible to high winds, weather changes, dramatic tides, and dangerous conditions including freezing […]