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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
- Acquire
by purchase, lease,
gift or otherwise, sites, buildings, structures, objects, records and
documents of
historic interest in Mathews County
and region, and to preserve, restore and maintain the same.
- Seek, collect, compile and document all available information relating to the history and facts relating to these historic objects.
- Promote the discussion, exhibition and visitation of these historic properties, and where appropriate, the display of such records and documents and the publication of information concerning them.
- Solicit gifts of real or personal property for these purposes, which gifts shall be exempt from the payment of income taxes.
- Educate and inform the people of Mathews County and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Provide an organized presence for a historical perspective in Mathews County life and activities.
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!
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.
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.
