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… …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… …
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… …
Exhibit in Mathews Library to focus on county’s role in Revolutionary War (6/24/2026) - An exhibit, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding in the Mathews County area runs throughout July at Mathews Memorial Library. Titled “The Battle of Cricket Hill: A Pivotal… …July 4 showing of PBS 250th special at MHS (6/24/2026) - The Mathews County VA250 Committee and the Court House Players invite the public to a free community watch party for the national PBS broadcast of “America Made in Virginia: 250… …
Mathews Memory Café meets Tuesday (6/24/2026) - The Mathews Memory Café meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday at the Mathews Active Lifestyle Center, 10494 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews. The free gathering is for individuals living… …
WMCL to hold plant, yard and bake sale (6/24/2026) - The West Mathews Community League will hold a plant, yard and bake sale Saturday at the former Peninsula School, 4905 East River Road, Bohannon. Hours are 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds… …
3,000+ attend this year’s East Riverfest (6/24/2026) - Thousands of visitors flocked to Williams Wharf Landing in Mathews for this year’s East Riverfest, as organizers reported more than 3,000 attendees enjoying a day filled with seafood, competition, music… …Many local events to commemorate 250th (6/24/2026) - Events begin this week to commemorate the 250th anniversary on July 4 of the Declaration of Independence, and of the historic period of that document. Here is a rundown: Thursday,… …
Blake’s travel trailer issue resolved (6/24/2026) - The Mathews Board of Supervisors, meeting last Thursday, June 18, voted unanimously to take no action on a conditional use permit that would allow Robert Blake of Tabernacle Road to… …
G.I. Festival returns this weekend (6/24/2026) - This weekend’s Gwynn’s Island Festival will offer more than its traditional celebration of community, local culture and family fun. According to organizer Jan Bassett, the 2026 festival is also a… …
Juneteenth celebrated at Cobbs Creek Arts Center (6/24/2026) - Juneteenth was a regional affair for Middle Peninsula residents this year, with four branches of the NAACP joining to celebrate Freedom Day on Friday at the Cobbs Creek Arts Center… …
Lawler to speak on the Battle of Cricket Hill (6/24/2026) - Journalist and author Andrew Lawler will be keynote speaker for the opening of the 250 anniversary of the Battle of Cricket Hill at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, at… …Events June 25-July 2 (6/24/2026) - THURSDAY CARNIVAL: The Gloucester Summer Kick-Off Carnival continues this week on the Old Page Grounds, 5644 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester. It will be open from 5-9 p.m. today and… …
Free wellness event Tuesday at Mathews Y (6/17/2026) - The Mathews Family YMCA is inviting all members of the community to take a proactive step toward lifelong wellness at a special educational event, Building Brain-Healthy Habits, presented in partnership… …
Structure fire at North being investigated as possible arson (6/17/2026) - A structure fire on Friday evening in the 400 block of Plantation Road at North is being investigated as a burglary and arson, and a reward is being offered. According… …
Mathews accepted into Virginia Main Street program (6/17/2026) - Mathews was recently accepted into the Virginia Main Street program as an Exploring Main Street community, affording grant opportunities and resources to help support commercial development in downtown Mathews.Virginia Main… …
‘Unearth a Story’ (6/17/2026) - Magician and juggler Jonathan Austin entertained children at Mathews Memorial Library on Monday, kicking off the library’s summer reading program, “Unearth a Story.” He is shown here with James Givens… …
Mathews Museum launches Amateur Radio Club (6/17/2026) - The Mathews Museum is launching an Amateur Radio Club led by Allan May of Mathews, a third-generation radio enthusiast. Museum president Tom Robinson, also a longtime ham radio operator, said… …
Party with a Purpose raises $35,000 for MHS Band uniforms (6/17/2026) - Mathews Rotary held its fifth annual Party with a Purpose on June 7 at Williams Wharf, raising $35,000 to purchase new uniforms to replace the 25-year-old ones currently used by… …
FCCLA members present mirror project to county leaders (6/17/2026) - Falon Cook and Grace Keel, members of Mathews High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America chapter, met last month with Mathews Visitor and Information Center board members and… …
Highland Games (6/17/2026) - Mathews Memorial Library held its 22nd annual Highland Games on Friday at the Piankatank Ruritan Club in Hudgins. The Kilmarnock Pipe and Drum Band performed for the children, then led… …
Sail Yorktown Festival (6/17/2026) - Mathews Volunteer Fire Department Captain John Bassett, Karen Townsend and Tim Inabinet, from left, were among those at Yorktown taking part in the events of the Sail Yorktown Festival on… …