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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.
MUSEUM ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
When: Feb. 28, 7:00PM
Where: 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA
Description
7:00 pm at the Museum; Members only
Annual membership meeting for all board members, museum members and volunteers
to discuss and vote on policy and procedures for the year of 2025, and renewal of
memberships for 2026.
Annual membership meeting for all board members, museum members and volunteers
to discuss and vote on policy and procedures for the year of 2025, and renewal of
memberships for 2026.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY DINNER AND WOMEN'S NATIONAL HISTORY MONTH
When: Mar. 15, 7:00PM
Where: 200 Main Street, Mathews, VA
Description
Once again, the Museum is planning a St. Patrick’s Day event to be held at Kingston
Parish. There will be a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner and dessert, with an
after dinner Irish coffee. A wine and beer cash bar will be available. In addition, an
offering of fine woolen items from Ireland will be offered in a raffle. Tickets may be
purchased beforehand at MCVIC, Haskins Bayside as well as the Museum. More
details to come!
*In March we plan to celebrate Women’s National History Month. Mathews has an
incredible number of women owned businesses, covering a diverse range of services.
We wish to recognize these many women-owned small businesses, retailers, and
restaurant owners in the county. Look for details, as they develop, on our website.
Parish. There will be a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner and dessert, with an
after dinner Irish coffee. A wine and beer cash bar will be available. In addition, an
offering of fine woolen items from Ireland will be offered in a raffle. Tickets may be
purchased beforehand at MCVIC, Haskins Bayside as well as the Museum. More
details to come!
*In March we plan to celebrate Women’s National History Month. Mathews has an
incredible number of women owned businesses, covering a diverse range of services.
We wish to recognize these many women-owned small businesses, retailers, and
restaurant owners in the county. Look for details, as they develop, on our website.