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MORE THAN A CENTURY OF QUILTS ON DISPLAY
When: Oct. 5, 12:00PM
Where: 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA
Description
Watch for upcoming news about the quilt exhibit that will open Thursday, October 3, at a special member only reception. *The collection will then be on exhibit to the public, from October 5 through late December. One of the oldest family names in Mathews County is Diggs, with that family’s presence dating back centuries. Their legacy runs deep in the county and physical evidence will show that, when nearly 30 quilts all from the Diggs family dating as far back to the Civil War era, are on display at a special quilting exhibit, “Threads of Our History: Quilts of Mathews Virginia.” The Museum is both proud and excited to be able to display this exceptional piece of Mathews history.
*Please note that times vary with Museums Hours of Operation
*Please note that times vary with Museums Hours of Operation
MATHEWS MUSEUM CLOSURE
When: Jan. 1, 12:00AM
Where: 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA
Description
Mathews Museum will be closed to the public until the end of January, for renovation
as well as preparing for the opening of our new exhibits.
as well as preparing for the opening of our new exhibits.
MEMBERS ONLY RECEPTION
When: Jan. 30, 7:00AM
Where: 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA
Description
A preview reception and review of new exhibits, for Museum members, prior
to grand re-opening of museum, February 1. Light refreshments will be served.
to grand re-opening of museum, February 1. Light refreshments will be served.
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
When: Feb. 1, 12:00AM
Where: 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA
Description
Saturday, February 1, the Museum will reopen.
Our recognition of African American History month will include an exciting exhibit,
“Towards Freedom,” on loan from the Hampton Museum. Learn the story of men,
women and children who escaped slavery to seek the possibility of freedom at Fort
Monroe.
The exhibit explores critical questions surrounding slavery and the individuals who
changed the world by their actions just one month into the American Civil War.
On May 25, 1861, three young men, Shepard Mallory, Frank Baker, and James
Townsend, escaped to union-held Fort Monroe near Hampton and petitioned for their
freedom. In response to their actions, Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Butler, commander of
Union forces in the area, proclaimed them "Contraband of War." Word spread and
enslaved people brought their families and gathered by the thousands at Fort Monroe,
Additionally, a special invitational quilt exhibit will feature handmade or owned/acquired
items by members of the local Mathews Bay quilters, as well as items contributed by
Mathews residents and invited artisans who wish to share their talents. Some of the
items were acquired by Guild members from travels near and far. There is no charge for
the exhibit and reservations are not necessary. The Museum is open on Saturdays,
10:00 am until 2:00 p.m. Please plan to include these events in your schedule for
February. For further information call 804-695-4664.
Our recognition of African American History month will include an exciting exhibit,
“Towards Freedom,” on loan from the Hampton Museum. Learn the story of men,
women and children who escaped slavery to seek the possibility of freedom at Fort
Monroe.
The exhibit explores critical questions surrounding slavery and the individuals who
changed the world by their actions just one month into the American Civil War.
On May 25, 1861, three young men, Shepard Mallory, Frank Baker, and James
Townsend, escaped to union-held Fort Monroe near Hampton and petitioned for their
freedom. In response to their actions, Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Butler, commander of
Union forces in the area, proclaimed them "Contraband of War." Word spread and
enslaved people brought their families and gathered by the thousands at Fort Monroe,
known by the Contrabands as "Freedom's Fort." The exhibit looks at the lives of these people who came to Hampton, and who in many ways became political activists by moving toward freedom.
Treasured Handmade Quilts Will Be on Display
Additionally, a special invitational quilt exhibit will feature handmade or owned/acquired
items by members of the local Mathews Bay quilters, as well as items contributed by
Mathews residents and invited artisans who wish to share their talents. Some of the
items were acquired by Guild members from travels near and far. There is no charge for
the exhibit and reservations are not necessary. The Museum is open on Saturdays,
10:00 am until 2:00 p.m. Please plan to include these events in your schedule for
February. For further information call 804-695-4664.