Last updated: December 3, 2025
Place
Williams Wharf Landing
Mathews Land Conservancy
Quick Facts
Location:
1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews VA 23109
Significance:
Williams Wharf Landing preserves a historic East River maritime landscape and provides vital public access, interpretation, and recreation within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Designation:
Chesapeake Gateways Network Site
MANAGED BY:
Amenities
5 listed
Dock/Pier, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Picnic Shelter/Pavilion, Restroom - Accessible, Wheelchair Accessible
Williams Wharf Landing is a place where visitors can slow down, breathe in the salt air, and enjoy the shoreline. As part of the Chesapeake Gateways Network, this Mathews Land Conservancy site offers five acres of open waterfront views, inviting trails, and hands on opportunities to experience the natural and cultural heritage of the East River. The site welcomes visitors to wander the shoreline path, follow the boardwalk, or simply watch boats move across the water.
The Landing has more than four centuries of waterfront heritage. Interpretive exhibits along the educational trail share stories of early maritime trade, boatbuilding traditions, and the working life of a coastal community. The historic B. Williams Store highlights the growth of Mathews County’s commercial past and now serves as home to local rowing teams. Visitors can watch sculling or team practices on the river while learning about changing river ecosystems and the importance of protecting public access along the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Enjoy the river by casting a line, launching a kayak, or relaxing under the pavilion as Williams Wharf Landing invites you into its stories. With nature, hands on programs, and community events that celebrate life along the Bay, this Chesapeake Gateways Network site offers countless ways to explore and connect with the Chesapeake. Learn more by visiting their website.
The Landing has more than four centuries of waterfront heritage. Interpretive exhibits along the educational trail share stories of early maritime trade, boatbuilding traditions, and the working life of a coastal community. The historic B. Williams Store highlights the growth of Mathews County’s commercial past and now serves as home to local rowing teams. Visitors can watch sculling or team practices on the river while learning about changing river ecosystems and the importance of protecting public access along the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Enjoy the river by casting a line, launching a kayak, or relaxing under the pavilion as Williams Wharf Landing invites you into its stories. With nature, hands on programs, and community events that celebrate life along the Bay, this Chesapeake Gateways Network site offers countless ways to explore and connect with the Chesapeake. Learn more by visiting their website.