Become a Member of the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia

Help preserve the stories, places and people that shaped Chesterfield County.

For more than four decades, the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia has brought community members together around a shared purpose: preserving Chesterfield County’s history and making it accessible for future generations.

When you become a member, you help sustain the work that keeps our county’s past alive. Your support helps CHSV collect and care for historical materials, support educational programs, maintain important local history resources and share the stories that connect today’s Chesterfield community with the generations who came before us.

Membership is more than an annual contribution. It is a way to take part in the ongoing work of protecting Chesterfield’s history.

Why Become a Member?

As a CHSV member, you become part of a community that values preservation, education and local heritage.

Your membership helps support:

  • Historical research and genealogy resources

  • Educational programs, events and activities

  • The preservation and interpretation of Chesterfield County history

  • The quarterly CHSV newsletter

  • Free or discounted access to select programs, activities and events

  • Continued stewardship of local historical collections and sites

Whether you are a lifelong Chesterfield resident, a family historian, a student, a history enthusiast or someone who simply believes local stories matter, your membership helps make this work possible.

Your Support Matters

Chesterfield County’s history reaches back more than 400 years, from early colonial settlement and Revolutionary War history to Civil War sites, historic homes, family records, community stories and the everyday lives of the people who shaped this county. CHSV helps preserve and share that history through its research library, collections, museums, programs and volunteer-led work.

Every membership helps ensure these resources remain available to the public, researchers, families, students and future generations.

3% Cover the Fee

Frequently Asked Questions

  • As a member you receive our quarterly newsletters and free or discounted access to all our programs, activities, and events. You make our Vision and Mission possible.

  • Definitely. You can switch plans, upgrade, or make changes to your membership anytime.

  • Memberships are flexible and can be canceled at any time from your account. You’ll retain access through the end of your current billing cycle.