Welcome to the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia

Mission
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

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

 

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 Virginia;   The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia unveiled its new "First Contact" exhibit in the Chesterfield County Community Development Building lobby on July 15, 2010.  More (see photo)

September 11^th , 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 18^th-19^th, 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 27^th, 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

4th Annual Golf Classic

New Items on sale at the Gift Shop

“World War II - Victory in Europe 65^th 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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The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is a 501 (c) (3) organization. Your tax-deductible donation funds the continued projects, programs, exhibits, and collections of the Society. For more information, please call our office at 804-796-7121. Donations may be mailed to the Chesterfield Historical Society of VA, PO Box 40, Chesterfield, VA  23832.  Donation Form. 

You may also donate using PAYPAL.  

                               

Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, P.O. Box 40,10201 Ironbridge Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832      804-796-7121