Chesterfield Historical Society of VA has a new Old Jail Exhibit at the 1892 Old Jail which opened on May 11, 2011.  In conjunction with National Law Enforcement Week (May 8-14), the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) re-opened the historic 1892 Old Jail with a new exhibit on the County’s Police and Sheriff Departments in May 2011.   Entitled, “Protecting Our Citizens, a History of Law & Order in Chesterfield County,” the new exhibit features artifacts and photos of those who have served in the county’s law enforcement departments as well as honor its fallen officers.  The exhibit will continue through the end of the year.  The permanent exhibit celebrated the re-opening of the first floor of the historic 1892 Old Jail which had been closed for restoration since 2005.    (See video)     Printable Map (PDF)  Pictured here are selections from our exhibit at the Old 1892 Jail Museum - Click collage photo for large view. 1892 Jail Photograph by George Cranford

The Old Jail is has been re-opened for tours.  The adjacent Museum houses exhibits pertaining to the history of Chesterfield County.  Rotating exhibits are themed along historical events that affected county residents.  Please take a tour of the Museum.  Admission is free and donations are accepted.     Ø  Exhibits at the Museum      View A Movie of the Old Jail      Visit More Historic Sites 

            View a map of the Historic Sites Complex and the Courthouse Green brochure