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The mission of the Mathews County Historical Society is to educate and inform the people of Mathews County and the Commonwealth of Virginia of the part played by the people of the County in the great history of the Commonwealth and nation and thereby engender interest in and promote respect for the history of Mathews County and the Commonwealth of Virginia in this and succeeding generations.

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. 
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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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Mathews Oral History Project

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A brief history of Mathews
Mathews 1st Registered Black Voters
Archaeological & Architectural Survey 
​​Sally Louisa Tompkins

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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.

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  • Home
  • About MCHS
    • Blog
    • Additional Resources
  • Explore History
    • Research >
      • Digital Archives
      • Library Catalogue
    • Visit >
      • Tompkins Cottage Museum
      • Thomas James Store >
        • Thomas James Store Brochure
    • Features >
      • History of Mathews County, Virginia
      • Mathews County Architectural Reconnaissance Survey Report - May 2014
      • Historic Homes & Properties
      • Fort Nonsense Historical Park
      • Mathews Oral History Project
      • Mathews County's First Registered Black Voters
      • New Point Comfort Lighthouse
      • Sally Louisa Tompkins
  • Shop
    • Publications
    • Ornaments
  • Events
  • Contact