Mathews County Visitor and Information Center

Tall Ship Godspeed Public Afternoon Tours at Williams Wharf Step aboard history this summer as the Tall Ship Godspeed visits Williams Wharf for special public afternoon tours. A replica of one of the ships that carried English settlers to Jamestown in 1607, the Godspeed offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience maritime history up close. Guests will be able to explore the ship, learn about early colonial voyages, and discover what life was like aboard a 17th-centu

Every other Friday from May through June, visitors can experience a tour and tasting experience at Oyster Seed Holdings to see how farm-raised oysters get their start. Guests will start with a 30 minute immersive tour of our facility, one of the largest producers of oyster seed on the east coast. Tickets include a serving of raw and cooked oysters shared with your tour group paired with local wines at our water side oyster eatery, The Hatchery Food Truck, while enjoying views of Milfor

Annual 9 mile paddling event for non-motorized craft. Circumnavigating one of Virginia’s few inhabited islands: Gwynn’s Island in Mathews County. Registration cost is $65 per person not per boat. Tandem kayaks, 8-person racing shells, paddle boats and even dragon boats (!!) are permitted as long as they are human powered, non-motorized. Each paddler must register separately

Gwynn’s Island Festival Saturday, June 27th Last Saturday in June, 9am to 4pm. Gwynn’s Island Festival Celebrating the History and Culture of Gwynn’s Island Join the community for the annual Gwynn’s Island Festival — a