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SUMMARY:CHSV Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own lawn chair for seating
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/chsv-quarterly-meeting/
LOCATION:Old Brick House\, 131 Waterfront Dr\, Colonial Heights\, VA\, 23834\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T182506Z
UID:1307-1761411600-1761426000@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:Spirit Chesterfield
DESCRIPTION:A Family Friendly Fall Fundraiser for the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia. Carnival Games and Vendors outside on Castlewood’s lawn with a Haunted History Tour inside Historic Castlewood (tours start at 5:30)
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/spirit-chesterfield-4/
LOCATION:Castlewood Plantation\, 10201 Ironbridge Road\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250801T173853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T173853Z
UID:1239-1761390000-1761393600@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:Learning Our History from African American Burial Grounds and Cemeteries
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will cover the historical significance and preservation efforts of African American burial grounds and cemeteries. This topic is important as it sheds light on a crucial aspect of our history and heritage. The speaker will be Audrey M. Ross\, a member of the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia’s African American History Committee and Cemetery Committee as well as Historian and Cemetery assistant of the Historic First Baptist Church of Midlothian.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/learning-our-history-from-african-american-burial-grounds-and-cemeteries/
LOCATION:Chesterfield Museum – Lobby\, 6813 Mimms Loop\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250822T183910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T182408Z
UID:1305-1760806800-1760821200@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:Spirit Chesterfield
DESCRIPTION:A Family Friendly Fall Fundraiser for the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia. Carnival Games and Vendors outside on Castlewood’s lawn with a Haunted History Tour inside Historic Castlewood (tours start at 5:30)
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/spirit-chesterfield-3/
LOCATION:Castlewood Plantation\, 10201 Ironbridge Road\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250822T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T182313Z
UID:1303-1760202000-1760216400@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:Spirit Chesterfield
DESCRIPTION:A Family Friendly Fall Fundraiser for the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia. Carnival Games and Vendors outside on Castlewood’s lawn with a Haunted History Tour inside Historic Castlewood (tours start at 5:30)
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/spirit-chesterfield-2/
LOCATION:Castlewood Plantation\, 10201 Ironbridge Road\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250920T174552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T174552Z
UID:1384-1760176800-1760198400@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:Book Sale Hosted by the CHSV Genealogy Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Genealogy Committee will be selling donated books (50¢ to $5) to benefit the repair of resource books. Cash and cards accepted!  \nVisit the research library to learn more about CHSV\, Chesterfield history\, and programs and events sponsored by the Society.  \nCall (804) 796-7152 for more information. 
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/book-sale-hosted-by-the-chsv-genealogy-committee/
LOCATION:Trinity Church Building\, 10111 Iron Bridge Road\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250822T183326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T182153Z
UID:1300-1759597200-1759611600@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:Spirit Chesterfield
DESCRIPTION:A Family Friendly Fall Fundraiser for the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia. Carnival Games and Vendors outside on Castlewood’s lawn with a Haunted History Tour inside Historic Castlewood (tours start at 5:30)
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/spirit-chesterfield/
LOCATION:Castlewood Plantation\, 10201 Ironbridge Road\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250920T174203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T174203Z
UID:1382-1759572000-1759579200@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:“Valley Forge of the South” Chesterfield 250 sign dedication
DESCRIPTION:Join Chesterfield County 250th Committee and Parks and Recreation for “Valley Forgeof the South\,” a living history day at Historic Castlewood and the unveiling of the firstVirginia 250th signs in Chesterfield County!The land on which Castlewood rests was once a Continental Army Barracks from 1780to 1781\, as the Revolutionary War came to the doorstep of Chesterfield County.Recommended by Governor Thomas Jefferson to be the hub for Virginia recruits\, over1\,000 Virginians passed through this parcel of land before heading off to fight for a newnation.The program will begin with the unveiling of the signs\, followed by 18th-century livinghistory\, and an exhibit on the history of the barracks inside Castlewood. Don’t miss thisunique experience—plan to attend and be part of history!
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/valley-forge-of-the-south-chesterfield-250-sign-dedication/
LOCATION:Castlewood Plantation\, 10201 Ironbridge Road\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250801T174720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T174720Z
UID:1243-1758970800-1758974400@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:Courthouse Green Tour
DESCRIPTION:During an outdoor walking tour of Chesterfield’s Historic Courthouse Green\, learn about the historic buildings and monuments as well as the 210-year-old Nunnally Oak Tree. After the tour\, participants are welcome to further explore the history of Chesterfield County at the County Museum and Old Jail.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/courthouse-green-tour-2/
LOCATION:Chesterfield Museum – Lobby\, 6813 Mimms Loop\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250227T024555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T220446Z
UID:856-1757352600-1757359800@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:CHSV Regular Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/chsv-regular-board-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Trinity Church Building\, 10111 Iron Bridge Road\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250801T174540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T174540Z
UID:1241-1757160000-1757163600@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:The Story of Elizabeth Van Lew
DESCRIPTION:When Virginia secedes from the Union and joins the Confederacy\, Elizabeth Van Lew of Richmond is horrified. She risks everything to support the Union; her social standing\, wealth and even life itself. She forms a powerful spy ring\, known as the Richmond Underground\, and she is credited with giving Union General U.S. Grant the most valuable information about Richmond that he received during the war. Libby McNamee\, author of the newly published book “The Union Spymistress: The Story of Elizabeth Van Lew” will share incites about the life of this interesting historic character.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/the-story-of-elizabeth-van-lew/
LOCATION:Magnolia Grange House Museum\, 10020 Iron Bridge Rd\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T000000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250801T183059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T183059Z
UID:1256-1756576800-1756598400@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:FLUMERI PROMOTIONS PRESENTS: Magnolia Grange
DESCRIPTION:IS MAGNOLIA GRANGE HAUNTED? \nAccording to local legend and numerous firsthand accounts\, the answer is a chilling…..YES! Paranormal investigators\, mediums\, guests\, and staff have all reported eerie happenings within the home. Witnesses frequently describe the apparition of a Victorian-era woman on the second-floor stair landing. Some have even mistaken her for a historical reenactor-only to discover she wasn’t part of the event! One visiting medium identified the spirit of a man in a black suit in the parlor\, believed to be William Winfree himself\, who met an untimely and violent death in Richmond in the 1840s. \n\n\nVISIT MAGNOLIA GRANGE HOUSE MUSEUM \nDISCOVER THE PAST \nENCOUNTER THE UNEXPLAINED \n\n\n\n\nEVENT INCLUDES: \n\nParanormal Investigation\nIf weather permits\, outdoor investigation as well\nSnacks & Drinks\nA historical overview of Magnolia Grange\nIf time permits\, present data collected during the event\nproceeds go to The Chesterfield Historical Society
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/flumeri-promotions-presents-magnolia-grange/
LOCATION:Magnolia Grange House Museum\, 10020 Iron Bridge Rd\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250801T172610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T172610Z
UID:1236-1756544400-1756573200@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:VA250 Mobile Museum
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on\, interactive\, and immersive “museum on wheels\,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out of Many\, One” is housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history to schools\, museums\, local events\, fairs\, and more\, highlighting every region of the state.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/va250-mobile-museum-4/
LOCATION:Mimms Loop parking lot\, 6731 Mimms Loop\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250801T172457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T172457Z
UID:1234-1756458000-1756486800@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:VA250 Mobile Museum
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on\, interactive\, and immersive “museum on wheels\,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out of Many\, One” is housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history to schools\, museums\, local events\, fairs\, and more\, highlighting every region of the state.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/va250-mobile-museum-3/
LOCATION:Mimms Loop parking lot\, 6731 Mimms Loop\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250801T172302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T172302Z
UID:1232-1756371600-1756400400@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:VA250 Mobile Museum
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on\, interactive\, and immersive “museum on wheels\,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out of Many\, One” is housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history to schools\, museums\, local events\, fairs\, and more\, highlighting every region of the state.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/va250-mobile-museum-2/
LOCATION:Mimms Loop parking lot\, 6731 Mimms Loop\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250801T171529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T171757Z
UID:1227-1756285200-1756314000@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:VA250 Mobile Museum
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on\, interactive\, and immersive “museum on wheels\,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out of Many\, One” is housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history to schools\, museums\, local events\, fairs\, and more\, highlighting every region of the state.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/va250-mobile-museum/
LOCATION:Mimms Loop parking lot\, 6731 Mimms Loop\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250512T201222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T201222Z
UID:1058-1755950400-1755954000@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250512T202819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T202819Z
UID:1070-1755946800-1755950400@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250801T163009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T170327Z
UID:1224-1755882000-1755900000@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:CHSV at County Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Society will be at the opening night of the Chesterfield County Fair. Come visit us at the Arts and Crafts building from 5pm to 10pm.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/chsv-at-county-fair/
LOCATION:Chesterfield County Fair Grounds\, 10300 Courthouse Rd\, CHESTERFIELD\, VA\, 23832\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250512T201030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T201030Z
UID:1056-1754740800-1754744400@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
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/
CATEGORIES:Saturday Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250512T202642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T202642Z
UID:1068-1754737200-1754740800@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250705T172632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T145305Z
UID:1170-1753624800-1753632000@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us this Sunday\, July 27th at 2:00 for our Annual Members Meeting to be held at the Yellow House\, 3001 West Hundred Road (Route 10) in Chester\, VA 23831 \nBring a lawn chair as we will be sitting under the canopy of tall shady trees for the meeting.  Ice cream will be served inside and a tour of the house. \nThe house is located between the YMCA and Sunset Memorial Cemetery.  Look for our Event Signs directing you to the Graveled Driveway.  We will have someone helping with parking on the lawn.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/quarterly-meeting/
LOCATION:Yellow House\, 3001 W Hundred Rd\, Chester\, VA\, 23831\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250512T202459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T202459Z
UID:1066-1753527600-1753531200@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250512T200841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T200841Z
UID:1054-1752926400-1752930000@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:History of Ice Cream and Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July with a delectable treat. \nEnjoy making your own sundaes while hearing interesting facts about ice cream. Do you know in what country the earliest evidence of ice cream making was found? Do you know what is the most important ingredient for ice making? These answers and more will be revealed at the event.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/history-of-ice-cream-and-ice-cream-social/
LOCATION:Magnolia Grange House Museum\, 10020 Iron Bridge Rd\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250227T024514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T220508Z
UID:854-1752514200-1752521400@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:CHSV Regular Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/chsv-regular-board-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Trinity Church Building\, 10111 Iron Bridge Road\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250512T202101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T202101Z
UID:1064-1752318000-1752321600@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250512T200555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T200555Z
UID:1052-1751716800-1751720400@chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com
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/
CATEGORIES:Saturday Lectures
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182944
CREATED:20250512T201842Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T120000
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SUMMARY:The Olympics Through the Ages
DESCRIPTION:Long before the Super Bowl or the World Series\, the Olympic Games were played and celebrated in Ancient Greece. Louisa Mitchie will present a power-point program that will explore how the Olympics came to be\, it’s modern inception and the changes the games have undergone along the way. Interesting facts about the sporting events will be shared.
URL:https://chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com/event/the-olympics-through-the-ages/
LOCATION:Magnolia Grange House Museum\, 10020 Iron Bridge Rd\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T120000
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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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