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THE SOURCE FOR MATHEWS COUNTY, VIRGINIA HISTORY
Established in 1964 and incorporated in 1970, the Mathews County Historical Society (MCHS) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax exempt organization created and operated for the preservation, education, and promotion of Mathews County’s history, traditions, and heritage. To fulfill its mission, the Society has published works, collected rare documents and photographs, maps, artifacts, genealogical and architectural information pertaining to the county. These resources are made available to the public at the Mathews Memorial Library located at 251 Main Street.
The MCHS Archivist and the library’s Head of History and Genealogy can assist you with finding historical and genealogical information.
Established in 1964 and incorporated in 1970, the Mathews County Historical Society (MCHS) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax exempt organization created and operated for the preservation, education, and promotion of Mathews County’s history, traditions, and heritage. To fulfill its mission, the Society has published works, collected rare documents and photographs, maps, artifacts, genealogical and architectural information pertaining to the county. These resources are made available to the public at the Mathews Memorial Library located at 251 Main Street.
The MCHS Archivist and the library’s Head of History and Genealogy can assist you with finding historical and genealogical information.
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Museums Open for 2022 Season
Our Museums are open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday, April to October Tompkins Cottage Museum 43 Brickbat Rd., Mathews, Va. Exhibits, Tours & Gift Shop Thomas James Store Museum 44 Maple Ave., Mathews, Va. Self-guided Tours Tompkins Cottage and Thomas James Store are listed on Virginia Historic Landmark and National Register of Historic Places. |
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Up-to-date information on all society activities, from upcoming events to the most recent additions to the collections. Make a Donation
Donations in the form of outright gifts and memorials to support the projects of Mathews County Historical Society, Inc. are greatly appreciated. |