Stay tuned for our 2026 events

Visit the Thomas James Store & Tompkins Cottage

Every Saturday from April through October, the Thomas James Store and Tompkins Cottage Museum open to the public from 10am to 1pm. 

The Tompkins Cottage Museum is one of the oldest frame structures in the courthouse area. It contains changing exhibits and a collection of objects reflecting a typical home of the 1800s. Tompkins Cottage Museum's Location: 43 Brickbat Rd., Mathews, VA 23109

The Thomas James Store is a rare and excellent example of an early nineteenth-century rural commercial building. It dates to c. 1820, and appears to be the oldest building in the downtown commercial district. It is a registered National Historic Building. Thomas James Store's Location: 44 Maple Avenue, Mathews, VA 23109

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Music on Maple
October 9, 6-9pm, Thomas James Store and Mathews Memorial Library Courtyard

Join us for our fall Music on Maple event, featuring music by Rae the Band. Rae the Band is a soulful, funky, blues influenced band from NYC. They blend sounds of 60's soul, electric blues, and classic rock through their original music alongside specially selected covers.  We will have a food truck, and featured beverages. 

Tickets will be available for purchase in the future at  the Mathews Visitor Center. Stay tuned! 

This event is sponsored by and benefits MCVIC and MCHS.