Upcoming CHS Events

History of the Valley Railroad
presented by Max Miller
Sunday, May 18, 2008
3:00 p.m.
Chester Meeting House

Chester Townwide Tag Sale
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Contact: Revalyn Hickey
860-526-4980

CHS Annual Meeting
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Time and program to be announced
Chester Museum at The Mill
9 West Main Street

Mill Closed for Renovations
Due to the extensive demolition work that is required for the next phase of construction, the Mill building will not be available for public use during the winter of 07/08.

Join the Chester Historical Society

Help to tell Chester's Story by:

Volunteer

The Chester Historical Society is an all-volunteer organization. We need your help! Join the History Preservation Committee to help with cataloging the collection of artifacts and ephemera. Join the Building Committee to participate in the renovation of The Mill. Join the Membership and Events Committee and help make our programs happen. Join the Educational Initiatives Committee and help others learn about our Town's past.

Contribute to the Archives

Do you have something of historical interest? Consider donating it the Chester Historical Society. Have the satisfaction of contributing to an important cause and get a tax break, too! Contact the History Preservation Committee for more information.

Make a donation

The Chester Historical Society needs your support to continue operations. Membership dues cover only about 1/3 of the annual expenses of the organization.

Need Space for a Private Function?

The Chester Historical Society makes its building available to local residents for private functions on a space-available basis. more info

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