MATHEWS
COUNTY HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
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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.
Overview The
Mathews County Historical Society has served Mathews County
for more than 40 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.
The Society’s Objectives
Giving The
Mathews County
Historical Society began collecting books,
documents, maps, photographs and museum objects from its inception in
1964. The majority of the contents of the collection has been received
through the gifts of generous donors. Should you have materials
you think might be of interest for inclusion in the Society's holdings,
please contact
the Society to discuss
a potential gift.
Membership Since its founding, the
Mathews County Historical Society has relied on its members to support
the study,
preservation,
and
promotion of the unique
heritage of Mathews County.
The Society offers its members a wide variety of lectures and programs, which have featured renowned historians and authors such as John Quarstein and Dr. Charles Bryan. Also, the Society provides exhibits and three annual social gatherings. Members receive the Society's quarterly newsletter, which provides up-to-date information on all Society activities, from upcoming events to the most recent additions to the collections. Join today and become a part of history! Volunteers The Mathews
County Historical Society welcomes those who would like to add their
talents to the Society. We offer a wide range of volunteer
opportunities that are mutually beneficial to the Society and the
volunteer. To volunteer contact Reed
Lawson.
2013
Board of Directors Officers President ..... Reed Lawson Vice President 1st ..... Frank Lansinger Secretary ..... Josephine Thorpe Treasurer ..... Stuart Allen Standing Committees Buildings & Grounds ..... Jack Caldwell Education/Archeology ..... Forrest Morgan Market Days ..... Dee Bane Membership ..... Judy Jay Programs ..... Forrest Morgan Publicity ..... Mary Frances Hunley Nominating ..... Willie Hubbard Publications ..... Dee Bane Ad Hoc Committees Editorial ..... Steve Wilson Fort Nonsense ..... Frank Lansinger & Steve Whiteway House Tour 2013 ..... Lori Jackson Black Joint Archival ..... Reed Lawson Thomas James Store ..... Graham Hood Ornaments ..... Becky Morgan Social ..... Judy Busby & Sue Jennette Positions Archivist ..... Reed Lawson Curator/Registrar ..... Martha Ellen Traband Docent Coordinators ..... Pam Viens Newsletter ..... Penny Thompson Registered Agent ..... Patricia Dickey, Esq. |