Visit Mathews VA

05/29/2026

Mathews County celebrated its bicentennial in 1991, and two years later, in June 1993, a time capsule containing newspaper articles, county budget, local bicentennial memorabilia, essays and more items from the year were placed in it, to be reopened May 1, 2041. Until then, the capsule was put aside for safe keeping at Mathews Memorial Library. From left, library director Martha Story adds items, while Theresa Soles holds her infant Beth Soles, aged 10 months, and Barbara Bass, another committee member, helps Jay Soles, 3, add a few items.

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Mathews Rotary's fifth annual fundraising event Party With a Purpose is focused on raising money for new high school band uniforms. The uniforms are 25 years old and are in dire need of replacement. There are currently 40 students in the high school band and 45 up and coming band students in grades 6 and 7.

The event is Sunday, June 7 from 4pm to 7 pm at Williams Wharf. A section of the high school band will be performing at the start of the festivities with The Tom Euler Trio playing the rest of the event.

There will be food trucks On the Flip Side, Positive Pizza and Shortlane Ice Cream. A beer and wine truck will also be onsite.

Adult tickets are $40 which includes one drink and students are half price at $20. Kids 12 and under are free.

Tickets can be purchased at Chesapeake Bank Mathews branch, MCVIC and Haskins Bayside Service Center in Port Haywood. Tickets and sponsorships can also be purchased from any Rotarian or on the club's website www.mathewsrotaryclub.org

In the past, Rotary's Party With a Purpose has supported the Mathews Family YMCA Preschool, Williams Wharf, Meals on Wheels and the New Point Comfort Observation Deck.

05/27/2026

Sibley’s General Store is getting decked out in red, white, and blue to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Revolutionary War, and the Independence of the United States! Mathews County has a rich history in the American Revolution. Come celebrate with us! 🇺🇸

05/27/2026

Make plans to join us on October 9th for this talented band!

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05/26/2026

Let’s paddle!🛶

The perfect summer outdoor activity awaits and it’s called the Islander Regatta… Picture this – you and your closest adventure buddies throw your SUPs, kayaks or canoe in the pick…

05/25/2026

In remembrance and honor of those who courageously sacrificed everything.🇺🇸
Happy Memorial Day from Mathews Visitor Center!
*Photo taken from The Hatchery on Milford Haven.