Pardon our mess on Main Street – but our home in Sibley’s General Store is under major renovation! Until Summer 2023, the Mathews Visitor Center will be operating from a temporary location located on Brickbat Road, behind Storybound Construction, and across from Mi Casa Azteca. The address can be found at 260 Main Street, Brickbat […]
Chesapeake Bank Contributed $50,000 toward Save Sibley’s Project
Sibley’s General Store Needs a New Foundation Walk down Main Street in Mathews, Virginia, and the old Sibley’s General Store grabs your attention. Home to the Mathews County Visitors and Information Center (MCVIC), the mighty 1899 Victorian draws a constant flow of visitors and locals stopping in for a friendly word, business advice, or an […]
Sibley’s Store to get a new foundation – Gloucester Mathews Gazette Journal
Sherry Hamilton, October 13, 2022; Section 3, Vol LXXXV, no. 41, NEW SERIESOriginal Article can be found here. www.gazettejournal.net The historic Sibley’s General Store on Mathews Main Street needs a new foundation and associated preservation work, and the Mathews County Visitor and Information Center’s Saving Sibley’s Committee has been fundraising to make sure the work […]
This year’s Mathews Marathon features options for all fitness levels!
Saturday, October 15th The 2nd year of the Mathews Marathon, hosted by the Mathews Outdoor Club, features more options to encourage runners of all fitness levels to participate in this competitive event. The 2022 event not only features the full marathon, but also a half marathon, team relay option, and a virtual option for runners […]
What to expect at this year’s Mathews Market Days!
September 9th & 10th, 9am to 5pmHistoric Court House Greenwww.mathewsmarketdays.org Don’t miss this year’s Mathews Market Days Festival in Mathews County THIS weekend! This annual festival overtakes the Historic Court House drawing thousands of festival go-ers to Mathews over the weekend. There will be vendors selling arts and crafts, food trucks featuring yummy classics like crab cakes, frozen lemonade, funnel […]
Dock Safety – Download this Activity Book for Kids
Download for Free This safety guide, authored and illustrated by the Thomas Family in Mathews, is available for families to pick up, or download for free. The 20 page book shows the importance of dock safety for kids of all ages. It features hand drawn illustrations with lessons and activities to engage children on what […]
