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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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Preserving Local History – Community Scan Days
October 6th from 10 am to 4 pm and Saturday, October 7th from 10 am to 1 pm Mathews Memorial Library | 251 Main Street | Mathews, VA Mathews Memorial Library, along with the Mathews County Historical Society, will host community scan days in the Chesapeake Room of the library. This will be an opportunity for community members to have their family photographs, family Bibles, and documents digitized at no charge in an effort to preserve local history. Participants may receive a digital copy of their items. The community scan days are vital to preserving access to the rich materials and stories of our Mathews community as well as making these materials accessible to researchers through digitization. Only paper documents and photographs no larger than 11 inches by 17 inches, plus photo negatives and slides, will be digitized. If items brought to the event cannot be scanned at that time for any reason, participants will receive information on how to schedule a follow-up appointment for additional assistance. Participants are encouraged to pre-register, either online at www.mathewslibrary.org or by contacting the library at 804-725-5747. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Becky Barnhardt at the library or by email at beckybarnhardt@mathewslibrary.org. 
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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. 
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