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.   For more about us, go here.
     

Castlewood                 Magnolia Grange          Old Jail               Museum

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Do you want to see the Chesterfield Civil War history from a "driving tour' point of view?   By using our new tour guide book, you can tour the Civil War sites in Chesterfield County. It is an excellent source for the Bermuda Hundred Campaign.  More information here.     New Civil War Battle Map here.

 NEW  We have something new - opened on February 2nd, 2012. Check it out.  Click on the tomato photo to learn more.  Media Release                                                                                     New media release

  SEMINARS   "Registration for all seminars must be completed 24 hours before the start of the seminar."  

Spirited History Tour available.  Go here.

In honor of President George Washington’s birthday, the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) will present Remembering Washington, A Birthday Tea, on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Historic Magnolia Grange Museum House, 10020 Iron Bridge Rd., Chesterfield. Local Washington scholar Ed Henderson will present a program on our first President.  See The news Media Release

The Virginia Executive Mansion is working on collecting stories for a commemorative book for the Mansion’s bicentennial.  They are seeking input and submissions from people all across the Commonwealth of Virginia and we would like to extend the request to you.  Please let Sarah Huggins Scarbrough know if there’s anything you can provide to assist in the publication of this book.  Read First Lady Maureen McDonnell's letter

   New items for sale in the Magnolia Grange Gift Shop.  Have a look and visit the Gift Shop.

Two new books, Chesterfield County Chronicles: Stories from the James to the Appomattox (VA) and Chesterfield County Virginia Veterans are now available.  

         Exhibit opened on February 4, 2012 at 10:00 am at the Chesterfield Museum  It will run through April 28, 2012.  Click on the picture for details.

 A Special Announcement - The Valentine Richmond History Center announces the next discussion in a series of monthly public meetings as part of the Future of Richmond's Past initiative, a local effort to engage audiences in a dialogue about the region's past and how that past can positively shape our future.  This year boasts a broad range of topics ranging from the Civil War to civil rights. Go here for details:  Media release

  Go here to see our Current Museum Exhibits