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Castlewood is the home of the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia.  It has an excellent research library.  It has a full time staff and volunteers to assist you with your research.  Please visit with us.
                Castelwood   

                   Historic Castlewood - built c. 1817                   

Vision
To be the premier resource for local history and provide quality programs, exhibits and information to residents of and visitors to Chesterfield County, and to support the educational goals of the public school system as well as home schooled students.
 

HOW TO CONTACT US

Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia
P.O. Box 40
10201 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832

804-796-7121
          Fax: (804) 777-9643                                                                        Website:  www.chesterfieldhistory.com

Email us at :  Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia  Requests for research assistance (form available on Genealogy page) can be sent to this address.  Please give us as much information as possible and be clear as to your specific request.

We are located at the intersection of Krause Road and Route 10 (Ironbridge Road) in Chesterfield, VA..  From the I-95 exit onto Route 10, proceed west for 6.5 miles, turn right at Krause Road.  The entrance is immediately to the right.  Historic Castlewood is pictured above.  Castlewood was built ca. 1817-1819 by Parke Poindexter and is the home of the Chesterfield Historic Society of Virginia.

From The Chippenham exit onto Route 10 (Ironbridge Road East), proceed 9 miles to the corner of Krause Road and Route 10 in Chesterfield, VA.  Turn left. The entrance is immediately to the right.  Historic Castlewood is pictured above. 

You may also use the box below to get your own directions to the Castlewood   Type in your address in the spaces provided.  These directions can then be printed for your use. 

 
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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 or use the PayPal button below.