Editor, Gazette-Journal:

On behalf of the Mathews County Historical Museum, we would like to thank the people of Mathews and surrounding communities for their support and participation in the inaugural May Faire held on May 6, 2017. The purpose of the community-oriented event was to celebrate spring and the history of Mathews while offering something fun for the family, young and old.

We especially want to thank our generous sponsors: Ocean Products Research Inc., Chesapeake Bank, The Kloke Group, Trudy’s Portable Toilets, DTheatre LLC, Bayside Youth Ballet, Mathews County Economic Development Authority, Haskins Bayside SuperService Center, Bay School Community Arts Center, Roanes Antiques at the Cottage, Forrest Morgan, Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home Inc., Ken Houtz Chevrolet-Buick Inc., Storybound Construction Inc., M&M Building Supply, Mathews Rotary Club, and Grand Rental Station.

Our appreciation also goes to the numerous businesses in Mathews, Gloucester and Middlesex ...