Mathews is a part of the county seat of Mathews county area of Virginia known for its success in Volleyball, Wrestling, Softball, Track and Field. Major attractions include the Bay School, A Community Art Center and Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. Each year in the fall season there is an 'Annual Mathews Market Days Festival ' celebrated here. Among the biggest companies in Mathews are the Johnson Law Center and Bayside Joinery Co LLC. The biggest schools here are the Hunter School and Mathews High School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Mathews is the Mathews Art Group Gallery. Famous person from Mathews include artist ,P. Buckley Moss.