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NOTICE -  The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia Headquarters and research library in historic Castlewood, located at 10201 Iron Bridge Rd. Chesterfield, VA 23832, is closed for internal and external restoration.  The Historical Society continues its operations for our members, volunteers, and community at the 9800 Government Center Parkway across from the Eanes-Pittman Traininging facility.  See the news media         More Information

 

 Civil War Boat Tour : June 16^th, Sunday,  at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. This 2-hour tour offers the natural beauty of the James River as you trace the Naval actions that took place on the James in the areas of Dutch Gap, Trent's Reach and Jones Neck from 1862-1865.  Listen to stories about Confederate torpedoes, the Dutch Gap Canal, The Bermuda Hundred Campaign, and the James River Squadron's desperate attempt to break out at Trent's Reach..  More Information Here

At the Magnolia  Gift Shop:  We are having a  month long sale. May is Sale month at the Grange.  For starters, check out the  Thomas Jefferson cipher pin and books on one of Virginia's best Presidents.  See it all.

The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia  Heirloom Seed Exchange is closed for the spring as of March 31, 2013.  If you have any questions, please call Patty Watts at 768-0616.  We will be accepting returns in the fall.  Please remember to return them early so that we can process them.  Since Castlewood is closed for interior and exterior renovations, check back at our website for the new location to return and borrow seeds over the next 12 months.  More Seed Information

See the video "Walking In Lincoln's Steps" narrated by Chesterfield Historian, George Fickett.

 

The Chesterfield Historical Society of Va. has many programs and events to offer you and invite you to visit  a separate web page for our current events. Please use the link provided below to view these.   Thank you supporting the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia.  More Information     

 

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As the center for Chesterfield County history, the mission of the CHSV is to collect, preserve, interpret, and promote the county's past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Copyright © 2012 Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia  P.O. Box 40,10201 Ironbridge Road                                Chesterfield, VA 23832      804-796-7121