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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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MCHS launches fifth book in historic homes series
Book launch April 1, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tompkins Cottage Museum | 43 Brickbat Rd. | Mathews, Virginia Mathews County Historical Society, Inc. announces the release of Historic Homes and Properties of Mathews County, Virginia Pre-Civil War Fifth in a Series of Five, effective January 21, 2023. This volume completes the inventory of fifty properties featured in the series. The series documents early properties that are noteworthy both architecturally and historically and adds ten more houses to the body of knowledge that makes up the rich history of the county. Bar Neck (James Thomas House), George P. Owens House, Goshen, Green Plains, Hesse, Holly Point Farm (Spirit Hall), John Forrest House, John Haynes Jarvis House, Keeble House, and Providence (Hopemont) are highlighted. Historical accuracy is the main goal in society publications. Thus, primary sources such as land records, account books, family Bibles and other factual resources are used as well as analysis by acclaimed architectural and research historians. An official book launch will take place April 1, 2023, to coincide with the opening of Tompkins Cottage Museum for the season. At that time, the owners of the homes featured in Book 5 will be recognized and honored for graciously opening their homes. Historic Homes and Properties, Book 5, as well as Books 1 – 4, are available for sale at Mathews County Visitor and Information Center, Tompkins Cottage Museum, and on Amazon.com. The book sells locally for $12.00 which includes tax, and on Amazon for $11.95. 
The Mathews County Historical Society recently held its annual meeting and dinner at Kingston Parish House. The membership approved the 2023 proposed budget and minor bylaws changes as well as elected officers for the year and directors for the Class of 2025. Heading the society are, seated from left, secretary Trish Reed, vice president Martha McCartney, president Reed Lawson, treasurer Hunt Thompson; standing, Amy Baker, Ray Stubblebine, Terri Hyman, Mike Miskovsky, Liz Bateman and Marsha Carlton. Absent when the picture was taken was Tim Morgan. Morgan, McCartney, Bateman and Hyman are the 2025 directors.
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