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Mathews Historic Church Tour
Saturday, June 15th | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tour Central: Westville Christian Church, 261 Main St.
Six churches -- Antioch Baptist, Grace-Providence UMC, Gwynn's Island Baptist, Macedonia Baptist, Westville Baptist & Westville Christian -- in Mathews County will be open for the Mathews County Historical Society’s Historic Church Tour. The event showcases the architecture, history and culture of Mathews County through one of its richest and historical resources—our churches.
Tickets will be available for purchase locally beginning May 1st at Flowers from the Heart and the Mathews County Visitor and Information Center.
Tickets: $12 in advance, or $15 the day of the tour. Children under 12 are FREE.
Boxed Lunches: $12 ordered in advance only. Available 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Westville Christian Fellowship Hall.
Menu: Chicken Salad on Lettuce or Ham & Cheese Croissant, Broccoli Salad & Fruit Salad, Blueberry Pound Cake, Water or Iced Tea
Tour Info: Reed Lawson, 804.725.3375
Saturday, June 15th | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tour Central: Westville Christian Church, 261 Main St.
Six churches -- Antioch Baptist, Grace-Providence UMC, Gwynn's Island Baptist, Macedonia Baptist, Westville Baptist & Westville Christian -- in Mathews County will be open for the Mathews County Historical Society’s Historic Church Tour. The event showcases the architecture, history and culture of Mathews County through one of its richest and historical resources—our churches.
Tickets will be available for purchase locally beginning May 1st at Flowers from the Heart and the Mathews County Visitor and Information Center.
Tickets: $12 in advance, or $15 the day of the tour. Children under 12 are FREE.
Boxed Lunches: $12 ordered in advance only. Available 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Westville Christian Fellowship Hall.
Menu: Chicken Salad on Lettuce or Ham & Cheese Croissant, Broccoli Salad & Fruit Salad, Blueberry Pound Cake, Water or Iced Tea
Tour Info: Reed Lawson, 804.725.3375
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History of the Society
The Mathews County Historical Society, Inc. was established in 1964 and incorporated in 1970 to preserve, study, and promote the unique heritage of Mathews County, Virginia. Since then, the society has grown from its original 26 members to over 150 members who reside in the county and throughout the United States.
A volunteer Board of Directors administers the society. Twelve board members serve for three years and officers, who are members of the board, serve one-year terms. The board and officers are elected by the general membership at its annual meeting held in January or February. The society is part of the Tidewater Historical Society Museum Trail.
The Mathews County Historical Society, Inc. was established in 1964 and incorporated in 1970 to preserve, study, and promote the unique heritage of Mathews County, Virginia. Since then, the society has grown from its original 26 members to over 150 members who reside in the county and throughout the United States.
A volunteer Board of Directors administers the society. Twelve board members serve for three years and officers, who are members of the board, serve one-year terms. The board and officers are elected by the general membership at its annual meeting held in January or February. The society is part of the Tidewater Historical Society Museum Trail.
Historical Society Archives
In 1999, the Society established a partnership with the Mathews Memorial Library to house their respective collections of archival research materials and memorabilia related to Mathews County, the Chesapeake Bay and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
These two collections are housed in the Chesapeake Room and the Herman Hollerith Archival Room at the Mathews Memorial Library. The collections are cataloged and can be accessed by the public using the Library's online public catalog system.
The archives contains published works, history and genealogy files, maps, and a special collection of rare documents and photographs pertaining to the county. The archivist and library staff help with historical information and suggest references on genealogical inquiries.
In 1999, the Society established a partnership with the Mathews Memorial Library to house their respective collections of archival research materials and memorabilia related to Mathews County, the Chesapeake Bay and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
These two collections are housed in the Chesapeake Room and the Herman Hollerith Archival Room at the Mathews Memorial Library. The collections are cataloged and can be accessed by the public using the Library's online public catalog system.
The archives contains published works, history and genealogy files, maps, and a special collection of rare documents and photographs pertaining to the county. The archivist and library staff help with historical information and suggest references on genealogical inquiries.