Mission

The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia serves as the center for Chesterfield history. Its purpose is to collect, preserve, interpret and promote the county’s unique past for the education of present and future generations.  
Castelwood  Magnolia Grange  Old Jail

Castlewood                      Magnolia Grange               Old Jail   

                      The Magnolia Grange Museum Gift Shop           Phone: 804-796-1479

The Museum Gift Shop, located inside the Magnolia Grange Historic House Museum,  is managed by Tamara Evans.  It offers many Chesterfield-oriented decorative and unusual gift items to the general public, with a 10% discount to Society members.

Our books sold in the Gift Shop are unique to Chesterfield County and we are open Tuesday through Friday from 10-4 and Saturday from 10-2.   DISCOVER, VISA and MASTERCARD accepted.  Phone: 804-796-1479

The newest book additions at our Magnolia Grange Gift Shop is shown below.  If you love Chesterfield County, this book is a must to have.  It sells for $19.99.  CHSV members get a 10% discount.

  Book:  Chesterfield Short Stories   The land between the James and the Appomattox Rivers thrives with historical events. Chesterfield County with four hundred years of history, was home to Pocahontas.  From the 1917 Courthouse to the village of Midlothian, local historian Diane Dallmeyer examines this captivating history with a series of short essays and articles that first appeared in the Chesterfield Observer. Diane Dallmeyer reveals the stories of General Robert E. Lee's visit to Clover Hill, the early years of Virginia horse racing, the mysteries of Wrexham Hall, and others stories.  Chesterfield County Chronicles: Stories from the James to the Appomattox (VA)   Get a great book on Chesterfield!!  Click on photograph for a larger view.

  

 Diane DallmeyerDiane Dallmeyer at her August 13, 2011 Book Signing at Barnes and Nobles in Chesterfield County.  Click on picture for a larger view.




 

Veterans Database BookThe new book Chesterfield County Virginia Veterans is now available.  The book contains information on 6261 Chesterfield County veterans from all wars.  It was compiled by the Library Committee.  The cost is $16 (tax included) plus $5 for shipping.  This book is a must have if you are researching your family history.  This book is available at Castlewood and Magnolia Grange Gift Shop.  You may also order by mail by completing this form.  You may click on the picture to read an excerpt in the "PDF" format.  Click on photo for a larger view.  Online Sample

 

 

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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

Visit the Gift Shops at theHistoric Magnolia Grange Plantation House.

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