Mission

Castlewood                      Magnolia Grange               Old Jail   

                                  Our Volunteers

The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.  Volunteers are our lifeblood!  Volunteers can choose to work on committees or on their own individual projects, either on-site or off-site. 

Thinking of volunteering? 
These guidelines will help you to find your "fit" at CHS:
* What aspect of Chesterfield history interests you? (example: oral histories, map projects, research)
*Do you have a project in mind?  (example: African-American Chesterfield history)
*Do you know what form that project will take, or do you need to brainstorm it with someone?
*What spare time do you have?  A few hours?  A full day?  Special events only?
* Are you ready to make a commitment, or do you prefer a more informal arrangement?
*Do you enjoy working with the public?
*Does working in the CHS library at Castlewood appeal to you?

Committees

The Cemetery Committee needs volunteers willing to do research at the Library of Virginia or the County Courthouse, during normal business hours. Some computer skills are necessary.  At the CHS Library -   the following projects need volunteers: Oral History Project - interview elderly County residents to capture their memories of the early 1900

·         Research & Compile histories on each of the County's High Schools

·         Update list of all African-American resources in the Society's library collection

·         Scan/digitize the Society's Picture Collection

·         Update the Index of The Messenger, the Society's newsletter

·         Design a calendar to be sold as a fundraiser for the Society

·         Design a new brochure for the Society.

·         Research & Compile an archival record of the history of Chesterfield businesses and industries.

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