Upcoming Events
September Genealogy Workshop
Genealogy Workshop hosted at Historic Trinity Church.
Free to the Public.
The Civil War on the James River
This lecture will highlight actions that took place on the James River in the area of Dutch Gap, Trent's Reach and Jones Neck from 1862-1865. Among the topics covered will be the Battle of Drewry's Bluff, the Appomattox Raid, the Bermuda Hundred Campaign and the James River Squadron's desperate attempt to break out at Trent's Reach. Learn about some of the lesser-known actions of the war that occurred right in your own backyard. The speaker will be Scott Williams, historian and cartographer. He has helped to preserve, interpret and maintain Civil War sites in the greater Richmond area.
Register for free with this URL:
Wine Tasting Fundraiser at Ashton Creek
Cheers to 45 Years!
The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is partnering with Ashton Creek Vineyard to celebrate the 45th anniversary of CHSV by hosting a guided wine tasting. Hor d'oeuvres will be served, with door prizes and special exhibits from the CHSV. All ticket proceeds will go to support this great organization. Get your discounted tickets by July 31 at a cost of $100. Regular ticket price $110. Tickets will be sold through August 28.
Harken Back String Concert
Join us for a live musical concert by local ensemble, Harken Back String Band in the parlor of Magnolia Grange. Listen to pieces of music from early Americana in a historic venue.
Register for $5.00 per person with this URL:
Chesterfield Barracks Memorial Walkway Dedication
FREE registration opens on August 17.
Support the walkway and buy a brick through CHSV!
In recognition of our nation's 250th commemoration of the American Revolution, there will be a dedication ceremony on the Historic Courthouse Green in Chesterfield to recognize the colonial troops who trained on the site by dedicating a brick walkway memorial with bricks engraved with the names of troops. This program will unveil a special Daughters of American Revolution marker along with period music, living history demonstrations and speeches from dignitaries who will share the history of the program.
Continental Army Barracks, Hospital & Manufactory
Historic Castlewood will transform into a Continental Army training barracks and drill ground, bringing to life epic moments of the American Revolution. Learn about Chesterfield’s role in the Revolution from a 1780 Virginia recruit training at the barracks. Tour the house and grounds, experience musket fire and learn details of Chesterfield's history from newly installed interpretive signage.
The Bermuda 100 Campaign
Join Colonel G. A. Stratton USMC (Ret) as he explores how the Federal's squandered one of its best opportunities to capture the defenseless city of Richmond and the vulnerable Confederate government in the Spring of 1864. This five-dimensional campaign showcased how Federal and Confederate leaders used psychological warfare, intelligence / counterintelligence along with traditional calvary, naval and ground operations ending with the "Bottling-Up" of Major General Benjamin Butler's Federal Army of the James and the maintaining Richmond in Confederate hands.
(20 ppl max)
Free to the public. Please sign up at Parks and Recreation Events website.
Antique Bottles of Chesterfield, Ettrick, Hopewell and Petersburg
Anthony Townsend of the Richmond Bottle Club will discuss these local antique Virginia bottles. This will include sodas, milks, beer bottles and drug store bottles. The public is welcome to bring in their own bottles to learn more about them.
Free to the public. Please register through the Parks and Recreation Events website.
CHSV Annual Members Meeting
Quarterly members meeting for the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia
FREE to members, guests and interested parties.
The Bayonet - Evolution from the Revolutionary War to Vietnam
Come join us for an intriguing look at the evolution and development of the rifle bayonet.
Real and reproduction bayonets and scabbards will be shown to demonstrate the evolution over the 200-year lifespan. What was the purpose of the bayonet? Who manufactured them? How many were made? Are they collectible?
Given by Chesterfield Historical Society Board Member Jerry Netherland (20 ppl max)
Free to the public. Please register via Parks and Recreation events page.
Housing History of Bon Air
Explore the history of the Bon Air neighborhood, through the Victorian architecture within it.
Free to the public. Please register through the Parks and Recreation Events website.
July Genealogy Workshop
Genealogy Workshop hosted at Historic Trinity Church.
Free to the Public.
Peter Francisco: Revolutionary Patriot
As we prepare to celebrate the 250th birthday of our nation, join us in a special program on local Revolutionary war hero, Peter Francisco. Daughter of the Revolution, Carelyn Sheppard, will give an illuminating talk on Peter and fellow lessor known Virginia Patriots.
(20 ppl max)
Free to the public. Please register on the Parks and Recreation Events website.
Historic Courthouse Green Tour
Join us for a summertime walk on the Green of the Historic Courthouse of 1917.
Please call (804)748-1623 for reservations or sign up via the Parks and Recreation website.
50 Years of Collecting and Preserving Chesterfield History
In 1976, counties throughout the U.S. chose a special "Bicentennial Project" to mark the nation's anniversary. Chesterfield residents decided to build a History Museum. This effort was led by members of the Chesterfield Ruritan Clubs who had been collecting historic items for decades. Most items were stored in the attics and basements of County residents, so the time was right to build a museum of Chesterfield history. The speaker will be Liess van der Linden-Brusse, Chair, Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia's Library Committee.
Free to the public. Please register on the Parks and Recreation Events website.