Donations

Donations in the form of outright gifts and memorials to support the projects of Mathews County Historical Society, Inc. are greatly appreciated. The society is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and therefore all contributions are tax-deductible. 

Support MCHS Projects:

General Fund

$25.00 - $500.00

Donations to the General Fund provide support for the operation of the Mathews County Historical Society and allows MCHS to fulfill its mission of preservation, education, and promotion of Mathews County’s history, traditions, and heritage.
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Mathews Archives Fund

$25.00 - $500.00

The Mathews Archives is home to more than seven thousand items, including 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, Mathews, Virginia. Help us preserve and provide access to these irreplaceable resources!
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New Point Comfort Lighthouse Fund

$25.00 - $500.00

Donations to the New Point Comfort Lighthouse Fund have contributed to the stabilization and restoration of the lighthouse and continue to support the education and interpretation of this historic Mathews County icon.
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Publications Fund

$25.00 - $500.00

The Mathews County Historical Society has published ten well-researched books reflecting the rich and varied history of Mathews County. This donation provides the funds to research and publish future scholarly works.
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Thomas James Store Fund

$25.00 - $500.00

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. This donation provides funding for the preservation and maintenance of this registered National Historic Building.
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Tompkins Cottage Fund

$25.00 - $500.00

The Mathews County Historical Society maintains the Tompkins Cottage as a museum to interpret Mathews County history. This donation provides funding for exhibits, maintenance, and preservation of this significant historic building located in the Mathews Downtown Historic District.
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​How do I donate archival materials to the Mathews County Historical Society?

​The MCHS maintains a collection of rare documents, photographs, maps, artifacts, genealogical and architectural research about the county. These resources are made available to the public at the Mathews Memorial Library. To expand our collection we rely on the generous donations of archival materials from the public.

​Please contact the MCHS Archivist for more information.

How do I donate an object to the Tompkins Cottage Museum?

The MCHS relies on donations of unique objects to furnish the Cottage in a way that reflects the original usage and placement in a home dated c.1820 to c.1856.  
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​Please contact the Curator, Tompkins Cottage Museum for more information.