Matthews Historical Foundation
Matthews Reid House
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Upcoming Events Matthews Historical Foundation Please visit www.matthewshistoricalfoundation.org for upcoming events
Please contact the MHF with questions or comments: info@matthewsreidhouse.org Sign up now to be on our email list. You will receive news and information about upcoming Matthews Historical Foundation meetings, programs, and events.
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Annual Events
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| Annual Open House | |
| The Matthews Historical Foundation hosts an annual Open House each year in the spring. Held at the Reid House, this is a fun way to visit the historical property and meet fellow Matthews residents. Often one of our residents from long ago will stop by with stories about Matthews in years gone by. |
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Eleanor Morris as Miss Nancy Reid
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| Fullwood Restoration Award | |
| At the open house, the Fullwood Restoration Award is given to a homeowner in Matthews who has restored his home making a positive impact on the area. This award, which began in 2000, has been awarded 5 times. |
Fullwood Restoration Award Winners:
1st Award 2000 - 130 South Ames Street 2nd Award 2001 - 433 Main Street 3rd Award 2002 - 400 Alexander Street 4th Award 2003 - 416 West John Street 2004 - No candidates 5th Award 2005 - 341 Main Street 6th Award 2006 - Renfrow Lemmond House 2007 - No candidates 7th Award 2008 - Furr-Jamison House 500 West John Street 8th Award 2009- Lemmond-Clayton House 300 South Trade Steet Funderburk-Johnson House 201 West Charles Street
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| Annual Dinner Party Fundraiser | |
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Every year, since 1999, the MHF sponsors a Gala Dinner Party the first Monday of November. This dinner is held at Santé Restaurant, 165 North Trade Street in downtown Matthews from 6-9 p.m. The evening is full of good food, good fun and conversation. The buffet dinner, which includes a silent auction, is a major fundraiser for the Foundation.
Tickets are $27.50 per person. Please contact us for more information 704-846-6693. Matthews Reid House 134 West John St. Matthews, NC 28105
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Past Celebrations |
| Fall Fundraiser - November 2008 | |
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| 1900 Day Celebration | |
| October 2007 - A day of celebrating what life was like in the 1900s. |
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| Annual Open House 2008 | |
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| Tea Fundraiser February 2006 | |
| In 2006, the MHF sponsored a “Love of History” Tea on February 16. This was a high tea featuring 7 different scrumptious tea treats provided by Lady Baker’s Tea Trolley. Not only did this tea provide great food, it had a history speaker who related stories of bygone days. This tea was a fundraiser for the upkeep of the Matthews Reid House. |
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| Other Events at the Reid House | |
| The Matthews Women's Club Service League holds annual Victorian Christmas Teas at the Reid House the first Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December. Call 704-849-5063 for reservation information. www.matthewswomen.org |
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