Your membership helps preserve Mathews County history, care for local collections, create engaging exhibits, and expand educational and community programming. Every membership strengthens the museum’s ability to serve as a welcoming place of history, culture, and connection.

The Mathews Museum is the keeper of our community's story. From colonial roots to the watermen who shaped our shores, we preserve the artifacts, photographs, and documents that connect Mathews County to its rich past — and share them with generations to come.Your gift makes it possible to maintain engaging exhibits, offer educational programs for students and families, and host beloved community traditions like May Faire. Every donation — no matter the size — helps ensure that Mathews' history is never forgotten, never lost, and always accessible to all.Join us in preserving the heart of Mathews County.