Rich in over 400 years of history, Chesterfield County's landscape is dotted with historic structures and places. Some are owned by private parties and some are open to visit. Most that have survived have been restored in some fashion to their original state and can be seen from the roadways that intertwine the county.

 The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia's library  is a great starting point for family histories ! Our library volunteers can help you with the resources available.

Experience colonial history by visiting the historic Courthouse Green and tour our beautiful plantation home, Magnolia Grange, that interprets life in the 18^th and 19^th centuries. The 1892 Jail and museum next door are open for visitors to experience life in Chesterfield’s earlier days.

Visitors can tour Civil War sites throughout the County and learn about one of the longest lasting campaigns of the war. Explore the “firsts” that the county has to offer from commercial coal mining and railroads to the first ironworks and the first incorporated town in North America.  It is all here in Chesterfield County, Virginia.   See contact page for map.  Come and visit with us!!   Want a boat tour? - go here.

The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia partners with the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation on a variety of events and programs throughout the year to satisfy everyone's appetite for history, to re-live the times and events of yesteryear and to get involved in the history of our county.

See a small slideshow of the Strachan Homesite at Point of Rocks  Small Slide Show of Strachan Homesite .