Editor, Gazette-Journal:

This Saturday, the nonprofit Mathews Historical Museum will celebrate the 4th with a special event—an outdoor hot dog and chili fest, a sale of new and donated items and a raffle, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The hot dog and chili luncheon will be served open air, $3 per person (adult or child) from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the museum, 200 Main Street, Mathews.

The sale will have a number of new and selected resale items including a unique display of products and gifts such as camel saddle bags, oriental rugs, children’s toys and much more. All these items have been donated by residents of Mathews County and we thank them for their generosity. At the same time, take a chance on winning one of three fantastic baskets (Kayaking Tour, Nautical, and Sunset Cruise).

All the proceeds of this event go to support the ongoing mission of the Museum and its future programs. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the museum was unable to have May Faire, which provides th...