Welcome to the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia
The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, established on September 23, 1981, serves as the center for Chesterfield County history. Our mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and promote the county's unique past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations
August & September 2010 Events
World War II (Pacific Theater): New exhibit at the Chesterfield Museum. Opened on 21 August 2010, the exhibit displays Japanese Officers swords, a Samurai Sword, Knee Mortar, personal effects of a Japanese soldiers, history of the first atomic bombs, and other events leading to the surrender of the Japanese - a worthwhile exhibit to see. More Japanese war artifacts are on display at Castlewood. See Photo Photo 2
First Contact:
Two Cultures Meet in 17th Century
September 11th , Saturday, 11am, Celebrate Chesterfield Lecture: “Archives of Chesterfield County at the Library of Virginia” by Minor Weisiger (Magnolia Grange) $5.00 Non-CHS Members, (804)796-1479
September 18th-19th, Saturday-Sunday, Henricus “Publick Days” CHS Information Table
September 22nd, Wednesday, 2pm, “Labor Day” Tea (Magnolia Grange) $25/person, Prepaid reservations required, call (804796-1479
September 27th, Monday, 6-8pm, “Tavern Talk with VA Secretary of Education Gerard Robinson” (Howlett’s Tavern, Chester) to benefit CHS. Dinner reservation required, call (804)930-1034
New Items on sale at the Gift Shop
“World War II - Victory in Europe 65th Anniversary” Exhibit Opened. (Museum) Information: (804)768-7311 See Event Poster and Photos
We are a Blue Star Museum. U.S. Military and their families can visit the Museum for free through Labor Day 2010.
SAVING
HISTORY IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY: the Chesterfield
Historical Society's position paper on the recent 2011 county
budget proposals
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Donations Accepted
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Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, P.O. Box 40,10201 Ironbridge Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832 804-796-7121
1917 Old Courthouse
Midlothian Mine Park
General A. P. Hill Sword
Museum
Point of Rocks 


