Four weeks into this build and all is going well. Although it may look like we haven't made much progress, one must realize that the first steps in any boat construction are critical to its success. These first steps must not be hurried. Do you have an interest in how a boat comes together from the ground up? Then make plans to join us in the New Year for Boatbuilding Saturdays. All skill levels are welcome.
Raffle to win deadrise boat model, the Miss Jean, is drawing near. 100% of funds raised benefit Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester, VA. Drawing happens during Riverside's Festival of Lights celebration on Dec. 4 so get your tickets while you still can.
Online tickets use:
Riverside Foundation's payment portal. For every $5 donation 3 tickets are entered in your name. Select the amount and payment method, and then select “Model Boat Chance Drawing – Benefiting Walter Reed”. Announcements posted on our Facebook page.
"In 1951, several nature writers were captivating readers with books that would endure for generations. Rachel Carson opened our eyes to the oceans’ wonders. Thor Heyerdahl thrilled us with his tale of South Seas bravery aboard a log raft. And Gilbert Klingel, a lesser known but no less knowledgeable author, took us where no one else had gone before and lived to tell of it: to the bottom of Chesapeake Bay..."
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Brown, Colvin, Deagle, Diggs, Hudgins, Klingel, and Schlenk - boatbuilders of Mathews County, VA. Can you help us identify others and tell their stories?
Looking for unique local Christmas gifts? Shop our Museum Gift Shop.
2800+ local artifacts and exhibits like The Steamboat Era in Mathews, our museum has a lot to offer. Open May-Nov.
Your support funds educational programs, restores historic boats, and preserves the maritime history of Mathews Co.
Tax deductible donations can be made by cash, check, or PayPal. MMF also maintains a profile with the Community Foundation at connectVA.org.
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The documentary “Gilbert Klingel: Man of Steel” is still winning awards. This year it went out west to Texas, to the Houston International Worldfest Film Festival. Read more...
Mathews Maritime Museum
482 Main St.
Mathews, VA 23109
Mathews Maritime Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 1201
Mathews, VA 23109-1201
Gwynn's Island Boat Shop
Boat slips available.
