Revolutionary Mathews: A Historical Book Talk with Author Peter Jennings Wrike
An evening with Peter Jennings Wrike exploring the Revolutionary-era history of Gwynn's Island and its place in Mathews County and the Chesapeake Bay.
Join us at the Mathews Museum for an evening with Peter Jennings Wrike as he explores the Revolutionary-era history of Gwynn's Island and its place in Mathews County and the Chesapeake Bay.
Wrike is the author of The Governors' Island: Gwynn's Island, Virginia, During the Revolution, a historical exploration of the people, places, and events that shaped the area during the American Revolution.
Discover Gwynn's Island's important role during the Revolutionary era, including its use as a base by Virginia's last royal governor, Lord Dunmore.
The program begins at 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the Mathews Museum, 200 Main Street in Mathews, Virginia.
Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served, and early seating is recommended.