Fireworks displays Saturday, Sunday (7/1/2026) - To celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday, Yorktown and Mathews will be hosting firework shows. Yorktown will kick off the festivities on Saturday, July 4, while Mathews will keep the… …
250th anniversary activities continue with July 4 weekend here (7/1/2026) - The much-anticipated July 4 weekend is here. Events across Gloucester and Mathews will join the nation in celebrating its 250th birthday. Here is a lineup of what has been planned.… …
For 160+ years, First Baptist has stood as a cornerstone of faith and community (7/1/2026) - For more than 160 years, First Baptist Church has stood as a cornerstone of faith and community in Mathews County. Founded by formerly enslaved worshippers seeking a place to worship… …
Mathews Baptist is also celebrating 250 years (7/1/2026) - As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, so does Mathews Baptist Church at Hudgins; its history tells a story not only of faith, but also of community growth, changing traditions,… …
Leaks discovered at base of Burke’s Mill Pond dam spillway (7/1/2026) - Leaks were discovered recently in the base of the spillway for the Burke’s Mill Pond dam, and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is working with the Girl Scout… …
Stroke mortality on the rise in Mathews (7/1/2026) - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mathews County has a higher rate of deaths caused by stroke than state and national averages. Mathews experiences 92.3 stroke deaths… …
Flag raffle (7/1/2026) - A special Betsy Ross-inspired embroidered flag commemorating the semiquincentennial—the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence—will be raffled off by the Mathews VA250 Committee during the free… …
‘Out of the Archives’ exhibit opens Monday at library (7/1/2026) - Works of art from the Mathews Archives will be on display at Mathews Memorial Library from July 6 through Aug. 31 in an exhibit titled “Out of the Archives: Art… …
Docked in Yorktown (7/1/2026) - The motor yacht “Grace” was spotted in Yorktown on Saturday, presumably in town for the July 4 celebration. …
NARFE meeting (7/1/2026) - Amy Steel, the Gloucester Visitor Center manager, was the guest speaker at the June 16 meeting of Middle Peninsula Chapter 1757, National Active and Retired Federal Employers Association meeting, which… …
Patriotic light show (7/1/2026) - Franktronics Inc. at 3618 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, currently has a light show to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. The show includes “a short version of lights synchronized to… …Woodville School open this Saturday (7/1/2026) - The Woodville Rosenwald School is open to the public on the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., including this Saturday, July 4. All visitors are… …
Archaeological dig (7/1/2026) - The Fairfield Foundation held a dig day at the Fairfield Plantation in Gloucester on Saturday, welcoming 33 students from the National Institute of American History & Democracy at the College… …
Speaker series (7/1/2026) - The Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation Descendants Community held its first speaker series event on June 16. Muriel Branch from the Pine Grove Tuskegee Rosenwald School, Cumberland County, provided details regarding… …
Supporting Guinea Heritage (7/1/2026) - Abingdon Ruritan Club recently presented the Guinea Heritage Association with a $1,000 donation to support the organization that honors the culture, watermen and people of the larger Guinea area in… …Supervisors to hold 7-Eleven hearing Tuesday (7/1/2026) - The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a public hearing on a rezoning application that would allow the creation of a new 7-Eleven convenience store in Gloucester… …
Mathews Red Cross blood drive to be held July 14 (7/1/2026) - The American Red Cross bloodmobile will return to Mathews County on Tuesday, July 14, with the blood drive to be held from 12:30-6 p.m. at the Piankatank Ruritan Club, Hudgins.… …
G.I. Festival (7/1/2026) - Kaylei Sydenstricker, 6, uses a mallet to send a plastic crab flying into a waiting basket at Crab Launch, a children’s game sponsored by Morningstar Marinas on Saturday morning at… …Gloucester Parks and Rec offers classes (7/1/2026) - BELLY DANCE: A belly dance workshop for ages 16 and older will be held on Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Stewart Building. This introductory workshop is designed to prepare… …
Visitors step back in time aboard Godspeed (6/25/2026) - Residents and visitors had the opportunity to step back in time on Wednesday afternoon as the replica ship Godspeed made a special stop at Williams Wharf Landing. Docked for three… …Gathering Friday for veterans/first responders serving as caregivers (6/24/2026) - Are you a veteran or first responder caring for a loved one? You’re invited to a special community gathering designed just for you. Bay Aging is holding a gathering from… …
Kayaking encounter (6/24/2026) - A group of teachers from Petsworth Elementary School who go kayaking together every Wednesday during the summer spotted something unusual in the distance when they went out last week. The… …
Virginia Legacy Run (6/24/2026) - One-hundred and 73 motorcycles and 75 passengers arrived in Gloucester on Saturday morning to take part in the ninth annual Virginia Legacy Run. Riders principally from the American Legion Riders… …Toby and Larry concert Saturday (6/24/2026) - The Piankatank Community League, Gloucester, is sponsoring a free Toby and Larry country music concert on Saturday for all residents of Gloucester County. The concert, featuring performances by Larry Heatwole… …
Woman’s Club to hold lectures on Wednesdays in July (6/24/2026) - The Gloucester Woman’s Club will host a series of talks of local and historic community interest on Wednesday evenings throughout July at historic Edgehill House, 6805 Main Street, Gloucester. The… …