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July 2022

Tompkins Cottage Museum Open

July 2 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until October 30, 2022

Tompkins Cottage, Brickbat Road
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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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…

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Thomas James Store Open

July 2 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until October 31, 2022

Thomas James Store, 44 Maple Ave
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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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.  

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Music on Maple Ave.

July 8 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Thomas James Store, 44 Maple Ave
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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$25

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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Art Galleries & Studios

Mathews wins "Top 10 Hidden Gems for Craft Lovers" – America Craft …

Made in Mathews about Art Galleries & Studios

Restaurants in Mathews

Please contact restaurants directly for hours, reservations, and further …

Dine Local about Restaurants in Mathews County

Treasures by the Bay

Shopping in Mathews County

Boutiques & Gifts | Seafood | Grocery | Tools & Home Supplies | Restaurants Please …

Shop Local about Shopping in Mathews County

Mathews wins Best of the Bay 2022 Awards!

June 29, 2022 By MCVICeditor

Chesapeake Bay Magazine awards Mathews County with several 2022 “Best of the Bay” Awards. Find out about the awards below and a few of the reasons to make Mathews a destination for your next weekend getaway! Mathews Ties with Yorktown “Most Charming Chesapeake Town” Contrasting towns tie for top honors for “Most Charming Chesapeake Town” on either […]

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A Campaign to Save Sibley’s

Sibley’s General Store has been central to the Mathews County Downtown Historic District since the store was constructed in 1899. Serving our community for over 120 years, the impacts of time and climate have not gone easy on the historically registered building. MCVIC has a plans in place to preserve its structural and historical integrity into the future. So far, we have achieved a majority of our goal, but now we need your help! Read more about our project and how you can support this vital …

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