About the Society

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.

The Mathews County Historical Society has served Mathews County for more than 50 years. Volunteers help the Society in a number of projects and activities designed to enhance the understanding of the many aspects of Mathews County's rich history. A volunteer Board of Directors administers the Society. Twelve board members serve for three years and officers, who are members of the board, serve one-year terms. The board and officers are elected by the general membership at its annual meeting held in February. The Society is an all-volunteer organization.
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​History of the Society

The Mathews County Historical Society, Inc. was established in 1964 and incorporated in 1970 to preserve, study, and promote the unique heritage of Mathews County, Virginia. Since then, the society has grown from its original 26 members to over 150 members who reside in the county and throughout the United States.

A volunteer Board of Directors administers the society. Twelve board members serve for three years and officers, who are members of the board, serve one-year terms. The board and officers are elected by the general membership at its annual meeting held in January or February. The society is part of the Tidewater Historical Society Museum Trail.
MCHS Board
President: Reed Lawson
Vice President:  Amy Baker
Secretary:  Martha McCartney
Treasurer:  George Overstreet
Marybeth Almond
Liz Bateman
Marsha Carlton
John Hoffman
Terri Hyman
Tim Morgan
Ray Stubblebine
​Diane Vogel
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The Society's Objectives
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  • Acquire, preserve, and restore historic buildings, sites, objects, and documents associated with Mathews County and the region.
  • Acquire accurate historical information about the buildings, sites, objects, and documents entrusted to the Society.
  • Promote the discussion, exhibition and visitation of historic properties, and where appropriate,  display documents and objects associated with them. 
  • Solicit gifts of real or personal property for these purposes. 
  • Promote interest in Mathews County’s history through public programs and publications.
  • Through partnerships with community organizations, provide an organized presence that stimulates interest in Mathews County history.

Meetings

An Annual Meeting is held each February at which Directors and Officers are elected. The membership is updated on the business of the Society.
 

Programs  
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Lecture programs are held regularly on various aspects of Mathews County history. We also have social gatherings.