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SUMMARY:Symbols and Sentiment of Blandford Cemetery Part Three
DESCRIPTION:Historic Blandford Cemetery\, located in Petersburg\, Virginia\, is home to over three hundred years of history. Much of that history is preserved in the symbols\, sentiment\, statues\, and sculptures featured throughout the grounds. Presented by Martha Atkinson\, this third power-point program in the series will explore the ironwork throughout the cemetery and the Memorial Hill section of the burial grounds.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/symbols-and-sentiment-of-blandford-cemetery-part-three/
LOCATION:Magnolia Grange House Museum\, 10020 Iron Bridge Rd\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Saturday Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T110000
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SUMMARY:Rationing in WW2: Everyday Changes and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Chesterfield Historical Society’s Henry Coalter\, this lecture will cover the ways that the second World War affected the everyday lives of Virginians in small and big ways\, including the clever workarounds found by some citizens and the odd moves like the issuing of paper license plates.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/rationing-in-ww2-everyday-changes-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Chesterfield Museum – Lobby\, 6813 Mimms Loop\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Saturday Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T120000
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SUMMARY:A History of the Village of Bon Air and the Christian Church
DESCRIPTION:The village of Bon Air was built as a resort community in the late 19th century for the well-to-do citizens of Richmond. This presentation will cover the development of the resort\, the changes that have occurred since the story of Bon Air Christian Church. Chesterfield resident Sara Reese will conduct the presentation.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/a-history-of-the-village-of-bon-air-and-the-christian-church/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Saturday Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T110000
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SUMMARY:Museum Collection Day
DESCRIPTION:With so many interesting artifacts spanning Chesterfield’s 276-year history in the County Museum’s collection\, lots of artifacts have to be properly catalogued\, accessioned and stored in a climate-controlled environment. Come see fascinating items in the collection from the “vault” of the museum and learn from pieces of history.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/museum-collection-day/
LOCATION:Chesterfield Museum – Lobby\, 6813 Mimms Loop\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Saturday Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T110000
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SUMMARY:Orville Wright Remembers
DESCRIPTION:Orville Wright grew up in Dayton\, Ohio and he became the first person to fly a motorized airplane. Join Steve Hawkins\, historical interpreter as he portrays Orville Wright and will share details of Orville’s life and recall the memories of his childhood\, his successes\, and failures in developing the first airplane and his thoughts about the future of aviation and where it might be headed. It will be an experience that you will never forget.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/orville-wright-remembers/
LOCATION:Chesterfield Museum – Lobby\, 6813 Mimms Loop\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Saturday Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T110000
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SUMMARY:Historic Toys and Games
DESCRIPTION:Both young and old are welcomed to have fun and learn about traditional children’s playthings such as Jacob’s ladder\, knucklebones and quoits. Test your skill with the cup and ball\, attempt to knock over all nine pins in a game of “skittles” and find out why the tenth pin was added to become the forerunner of our bowling game today. No batteries required.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/historic-toys-and-games/
LOCATION:Chesterfield Museum – Lobby\, 6813 Mimms Loop\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Saturday Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T120000
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SUMMARY:Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Jefferson is often referred to as “the pen of the Revolution” for writing the Declaration of Independence. Of all his accomplishments\, most Americans today associate Jefferson first and foremost as the author of our nation’s founding document. However\, at the time\, Jefferson himself was displeased with the final draft of the Declaration that the Continental Congress approved and distanced himself from his own work. Historical interpreter Marc Holma will portray Mr. Jefferson and will discuss the authorship of the Declaration of Independence and how it came about.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/thomas-jefferson-and-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Saturday Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T110000
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SUMMARY:Lord Chesterfield: Our County's Namesake
DESCRIPTION:During this insightful presentation discover the life and legacy of the Right and Honorable Philip Dormer Stanhope\, 4th Earl of Chesterfield\, portrayed by historical interpreter Mr. George Borden. \nLord Chesterfield was designated with the honor of Knight of the Garter\, a member of the Privy Council\, and noted 18th century British aristocrat\, statesman\, diplomat\, and a man of letters. In May 1749\, the newly created Chesterfield County in the colony of Virginia was named in his honor.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/lord-chesterfield-our-countys-namesake/
LOCATION:Chesterfield Museum – Lobby\, 6813 Mimms Loop\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Saturday Lectures
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SUMMARY:The Early History of Richmond National Battlefield Park
DESCRIPTION:Bob Talbot\, longtime volunteer historical interpreter for Richmond National Battlefield Park\, will explain the fascinating history of how in the 1920’s to 1940’s\, the local Richmond community and surrounding areas came together to create what would one day become Richmond National Battlefield Park. This lecture will feature unique early park photographs\, displays and other memorabilia related to the early days of the park.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/the-early-history-of-richmond-national-battlefield-park/
LOCATION:Chesterfield Museum – Lobby\, 6813 Mimms Loop\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Saturday Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T120000
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CREATED:20250512T200151Z
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UID:1048-1749297600-1749301200@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:The History of the American Flag
DESCRIPTION:Flag Day is celebrated on June 14\, and yet how many Americans know the evolutionary story of the present-day representation of the flag? This PowerPoint presentation by Martha Atkinson will fill in some of the history and participants will be given the opportunity to design and create a flag of their own. Please register one week in advance.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/the-history-of-the-american-flag/
LOCATION:Magnolia Grange House Museum\, 10020 Iron Bridge Rd\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Saturday Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T130000
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CREATED:20250512T194414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T194414Z
UID:1044-1748084400-1748091600@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:Yarn Doll Day
DESCRIPTION:A perfect family activity during the long Memorial Day weekend\, come learn how to make an old-fashioned yarn doll (and take it home!) during this craft workshop. See dolls handmake from corn husks\, corn cobs\, nuts\, pine tags\, wooden spools\, and paper. All ages welcome!
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/yarn-doll-day/
LOCATION:Chesterfield Museum – Lobby\, 6813 Mimms Loop\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Saturday Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260423T015600
CREATED:20250512T194017Z
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UID:1040-1747483200-1747486800@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:Music on the Lawn – “Harken Back String Band”
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 19th century for some musical fun as the Harken Back String Band performs parlor songs\, hymns and gospel music. The band is an educational ensemble of musicians and singers that perform regularly throughout central Virginia. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for an enjoyable afternoon of hand clapping\, foot stomping\, old-time music.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/music-on-the-lawn-harken-back-string-band/
LOCATION:Magnolia Grange House Museum\, 10020 Iron Bridge Rd\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Saturday Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T015600
CREATED:20250425T193347Z
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UID:1022-1746874800-1746878400@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:The Bermuda Hundred Campaign: The Battle That Reshaped the James River
DESCRIPTION:While the Bermuda Hundred Campaign was a stalemate and a setback in General U.S. Grant’s grand strategy as the new head of all Union forces\, This series of battles left a permanent mark on Chesterfield County and the James River itself. Learn about the campaign’s cast of characters and its lasting effects in this lecture by the Chesterfield Historical Society’s Angela Bullock.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/the-bermuda-hundred-campaign-the-battle-that-reshaped-the-james-river/
LOCATION:Chesterfield Museum – Lobby\, 6813 Mimms Loop\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Saturday Lectures
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