
July 2022
Tompkins Cottage Museum Open
Tompkins Cottage Museum Open Open Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm, April - October 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 room dedicated to the history of Mathews County and serves as a gift shop, two rooms representing a home from the…
Find out more »Thomas James Store Open
Thomas James Store Open Saturdays, 10 am to 1 pm, April - October 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 Thomas James Store is owned and maintained by the Mathews County Historical Society.
Find out more »Music on Maple Ave.
Featuring RapJack Band of Williamsburg! Friday, July 8th, 6pm to 9:30pm Thomas James Store, 44 Maple Ave, Mathews Join us for a concert under the stars in downtown Mathews. This intimate concert series features live music, a cash bar featuring brews from Gloucester Brewing Company, and a food truck by Gumbeau's Catering. Tickets are $25 per person which includes one complimentary beverage. Proceeds from this event benefit MCVIC and the Mathews County Historical Society. Thank you Sponsors! Ron A. Beckstoffer…
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