Throughout the year, the Foundation hosts a variety of educational, cultural and social events for donors and friends. Through these events, participants cultivate a unique connection with our museums.

For more information about upcoming events and how you can support the museums, please contact the Development Office, call (757) 253-4139 or email giving@jyf.virginia.gov.

Nick's Seafood Pavilion Dinner

September 7 • 6 -9 p.m. • American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

Guests are invited to join members of The Mathews Legacy Society and The 1607 Society for a special themed Nick’s Seafood Pavilion dinner, featuring a one-night special exhibition preview of artifacts celebrating the lives and philanthropy of the late Nick and Mary Mathews, beloved Yorktown restauranteurs and donors of the land where the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown now sits.

Opening in 1944, Nick’s Seafood Pavilion quickly grew into a household name all over Virginia not only for its fine seafood and elaborate interior but for the owners, Nick and Mary Mathews, grand hospitality and pride in the Yorktown community. Join us for a taste of history as we step back into old Yorktown.

Donors and history-lovers gather often to support the museums. View a few of our past events.