Tour of Midlothian Mines Park
2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Midlothian Mines – Parking Lot, 13301 North Woolridge Road, Midlothian, VA, 23114, United States
Take a guided tour and learn more about one of the first commercial coal mine operations in North America. Learn about one of the earliest railroads, the need for transportation improvements, the impact that coal mining had on the region in the 1700’s and 1800’s, and the concept of deep mining that was utilized. View the remains of the Grove Shaft and a reproduction of a headstock that once existed at the site.
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Midlothian Mines Geocache
2025-03-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Midlothian Mines – Parking Lot, 13301 North Woolridge Road, Midlothian, VA, 23114, United States
Visit the site of one of the first commercial coal mines in North America. View the ruins of the Grove Shaft and learn about the coal mining history as you search for caches while conducting a scavenger hunt utilizing handheld GPS receivers.
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Scout Merit Badge Workshop - American Heritage
2025-03-31 05:00 - 07:00 | Castlewood Plantation, 10201 Ironbridge Road, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, United States
This program is for scouts looking to fulfill their merit badge requirements addressing history and cultural heritage.

Our merit badge workshops are conducted by a merit badge counselor certified with the Heart of Virginia Council.

Please register in advance for this activity.
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Scout Merit Badge Workshop - Citizenship in the Community
2025-04-01 05:00 - 07:00 | Castlewood Plantation, 10201 Ironbridge Road, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, United States
This program is for scouts looking to fulfill their merit badge requirements addressing rights, liberties and cultural heritage.

Our merit badge workshops are conducted by a merit badge counselor certified with the Heart of Virginia Council.

Please register in advance for this activity.
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Scout Merit Badge Workshop - Citizenship in the Nation
2025-04-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Castlewood Plantation, 10201 Ironbridge Road, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, United States
This workshop helps scouts to understand their rights, liberties and freedoms as a citizen by discussing important historical documents, learning the branches of government and examining important historical speeches.

Our merit badge workshops are conducted by a merit badge counselor certified with the Heart of Virginia Council.

Please register in advance for this activity.
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Scout Merit Badge Workshop - Citizenship in the World
2025-04-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Castlewood Plantation, 10201 Ironbridge Road, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, United States
This program is for scouts looking to fulfill their merit badge requirements addressing rights, duties and citizenship around the world.

Learn about international law, world trade, how governments function, foreign relations, and forms of government.

Please register in advance for this activity.
Our merit badge workshops are conducted by a merit badge counselor certified with the Heart of Virginia Council.
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Scout Merit Badge Workshop - Archaeology
2025-04-04 05:00 - 11:00 | Trinity – Parking Lot, 10111 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, United States
This workshop is designed for scouts looking to complete the requirements for this merit badge.

This day long workshop will address all aspects of the archaeological process including site surveys, excavation and artifact repair. Conducted by a certified merit badge counselor with the Heart of Virginia Council. Scouts need to bring lunch and drink for this workshop.

Please register in advance for this activity.
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Medicine through the Ages Part Three: Modern Medicine
2025-04-05 07:00 - 08:00 | Magnolia Grange House Museum, 10020 Iron Bridge Rd, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, United States
For many centuries, man has practiced the art and science of treating and preventing disease and injury, sometimes with great success or epic failure.
Join Louisa Mitchie for a PowerPoint program to learn about medical practices of the 20th century. Find out which curatives from this time frame have become common practice or perhaps malpractice.
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Eppington Geocache
2025-04-05 08:00 - 10:00 | Eppington – Parking Lot, 14201 Eppes Falls Road, Chesterfield, VA, 23838, United States
Explore the grounds of one of the oldest plantation homes in Chesterfield County. View the home where Thomas Jefferson visited on numerous occasions and discover the history as you explore the grounds searching for caches using a handheld GPS receiver while participating on a scavenger hunt.
Reservations HERE

Tour of Eppington Plantation
2025-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Eppington – Parking Lot, 14201 Eppes Falls Road, Chesterfield, VA, 23838, United States
Experience what plantation life was like in the 1700’s during a tour of Eppington Plantation, built in 1768 by Thomas Jefferson’s brother-in-law, Francis Eppes, VI. The house features agricultural displays depicting farm life. Tour the house and grounds and learn about colonial life during the 18th century.
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Stargazing
2025-04-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Eppington – Parking Lot, 14201 Eppes Falls Road, Chesterfield, VA, 23838, United States
Join the Richmond Astronomical Society as they explore the night sky in search of star constellations, planets and other objects in the night sky. Explore the cosmos with telescopes.
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Lunchtime Lecture Series - Origin of Plant Names
2025-04-08 07:00 - 08:00 | Castlewood Plantation, 10201 Ironbridge Road, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, United States
During this presentation participants will learn the stories behind the origins of common plant names and learn about the history of scientific names of various species of plants.
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Falling Creek Ironworks Tour
2025-04-09 05:00 - 06:00 | Falling Creek Iron – Parking Lot, 2530-A Marina Drive, North Chesterfield, VA, 23234, United States
Discover the site of the first iron furnace in the New World and explore the industrial history that evolved. Learn about the Virginia Company of London’s desire to exploit the vast resources, Archibald Cary’s forge and later grist mill that existed. Take a tour of the site and learn the impact of the industrial achievements.
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Historic Route 1 Van Tour
2025-04-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Bensley Rec – Parking Lot, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Road, North Chesterfield, VA, 23237, United States
This guided van tour will highlight the history of many of the sites once popularized along the first and oldest highway system in the United States. Discover the history of Halfway House, learn about the electric trolley line that once existed, visit the first Wayside Park in Virginia and see the oldest stone bridge, visit Swift Creek Mill, documented as one of the oldest mills in the country and explore Violet Bank Museum and see one of the oldest Magnolia trees.
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Homeschool History - Chesterfield Coal
2025-04-11 05:00 - 07:00 | Midlothian Mines – Parking Lot, 13301 North Woolridge Road, Midlothian, VA, 23114, United States
Did you know that Midlothian was the site of the first commercial coal mines in North America? Take a guided tour and discover what coal mining was all about. Participate in a scale hardness test and learn how to classify rocks. This activity addresses geology and coal mining.

Please register in advance for this activity.
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Historic Architecture Tour
2025-04-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Chesterfield Museum – Lobby, 6813 Mimms Loop, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, United States
This guided tour of the Historic Courthouse Complex will showcase numerous historic buildings on the Courthouse Green. Discover the unique architecture of the 1828 Clerk’s Office, the 1917 Historic Courthouse, 1817 Castlewood, and 1822 Magnolia Grange. Learn about the Historic Landmark Status associated with these structures and the individuality for which each that makes them unique to Chesterfield.
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Highlights of Midlothian Van Tour
2025-04-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Midlothian Mines – Parking Lot, 13301 North Woolridge Road, Midlothian, VA, 23114, United States
This guided van tour will allow you to experience many of the unique historical sites located within the village of Midlothian. This guided tour will focus on many of the fascinating places of interest that are part of the history of Midlothian. Visit sites that were part of the coal mining history, learn about French Huguenots, visit historical churches, and discover the history behind the Chesterfield railroad.
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Homeschool History - Geocaching
2025-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Trinity – Parking Lot, 10111 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, United States
Learn some of the basics of navigation and how to use a hand-held receiver as you search for clues on a scavenger hunt and look for caches or hidden treasure. Learn how to use a compass, understand basic uses of topographic maps and how these functions are important.

Please register in advance for this activity.
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Lunchtime Lecture Series - History of Heirloom Herbs
2025-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Castlewood Plantation, 10201 Ironbridge Road, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, United States
During this presentation explore the historical uses and folklore of herbs as air fresheners, insect repellents, medicinal and culinary uses. Explore the many types of herbs and make an herbal sachet.
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DEADLINE: Craft and Plant vendor application
2025-04-25 | VA
Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia
May 3, 2025 Craft and Plant Sale
Sat. ~ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
(rain or shine)
Welcome Vendors – Profit and Non-Profit Organizations
Location- Castlewood, 10201 Iron Bridge Rd., Chesterfield, VA. 23832
Corner of Route 10 and Krause Roads (yellow house)
10×10 Rental Space
Tents and Tables will be provided
$25.00 – non profits & $30.00 for profits
To reserve space:
IN PERSON OR BY MAIL:
Applications must be received prior to April 25, 2025 (available here)
Submit check payable to Chesterfield Historical Society of VA
Attention: Craft Sale HPOR- May 3, 2025
Mail to- Ruth Snead, Chesterfield Historical Society of VA,
10111 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Va. 23832
Contact -Ruth Snead, ruthsnead@aol.com or 804-350-0156
ONLINE RESEVATION:
Vendor Form and Payment

Courthouse Green Tour
2025-04-26 06:00 - 07:00 | Chesterfield Museum – Lobby, 6813 Mimms Loop, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, United States
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.

Please register in advance for this activity.

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Shot Heard Round the World - Rev War 250th Event
2025-04-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Eppington – Parking Lot, 14201 Eppes Falls Road, Chesterfield, VA, 23838, United States
Join us nearly 250 years to the day after news of the Battle of Lexington and Concord broke to locals in the Virginia Gazette. This free event will feature a reenactment of how citizens of Chesterfield County responded to this historic news. Colonial activities will fill the grounds of Historic Eppington, the home of Francis Eppes VI, brother-in-law to Thomas Jefferson. Throughout the day enjoy living history interpreters and demonstrations including a blacksmith, craftsmen, and colonial music. At scheduled times, gather and watch an artillery demonstration. There will be a recreation of the Chesterfield County militia training on the grounds and preparing for the impending conflict.
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U.S. Military Railroads during the Petersburg Campaign 1864
2025-04-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Magnolia Grange House Museum, 10020 Iron Bridge Rd, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, United States
In all, the US Military Railroad supplied more than 100,000 Union troops and more than 65,000 horses and mules with food, equipment, and supplies from the waterfront docks on the navigable portion of the James River at City Point, Virginia. Former Chief Historian of Petersburg National Battlefield, James H. Blankenship will speak about the USMRR and its role in aiding the Union troops and the war effort during the Petersburg Campaign.
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CHSV Quarterly Meeting
2025-04-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Tomahawk Baptist Church, 12920 Hull Street Rd N, Midlothian, VA, 23112, United States
We will meet at Tomahawk Baptist Church, 12920 Hull Street Rd N, Midlothian, VA 23112.
Directions: The church is located on Hull Street Road just west of Rte 288, immediately on your right.

Historic Point of Rocks Park Craft and Plant sale
2025-05-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Castlewood Plantation, 10201 Ironbridge Road, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, United States
The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia presents: the Craft and Plant sale benefiting Historic Pointe of Rocks Park! On the grounds of Historic Castlewood. Rain or shine! Come browse local artisans wares!
Interested Vendors, the deadline for applications is on Friday, April 25th. Please contact Ruth Snead if you are interested and to fill out the application form. Spots are 10×10 with tents and tables provided.
To reserve space:
Applications must be received prior to April 25, 2025
Submit check payable to Chesterfield Historical Society of VA
Attention: Craft Sale HPOR- May 3, 2025
Mail to- Ruth Snead, Chesterfield Historical Society of VA,
10111 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Va. 23832
Contact -Ruth Snead, ruthsnead@aol.com or 804-350-0156

Henricus - Introduction to Herbal Medicine
2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Henricus – Parking Lot, 251 Henricus Park Road, Chesterfield, VA, 23831, United States
Explore seventeenth century medical beliefs and practices and learn the ways that medicinal herbs were used by the Powhatan Indians and the English Colonists over 400 years ago in Virginia. Discover what plants and techniques were brought with the English from home, what was already being practiced by the Powhatans, and explore the similarities and differences between their practices. Finish off the day making herbal creations to take home with you!

This program takes place in both our Powhatan Indian village and on the English side of our site. We will be outdoors for some parts of the program and some walking is required. Our site is accessible. Adult groups, clubs, college classes and individuals are welcome.

For ages 16 and older. Registration is required to attend. Visit Henricus.org to complete online registration by Friday, May 9.

Cost: $18/adult +$3 for site tour add-on (optional); $16/Henricus members

The Bermuda Hundred Campaign: The Battle That Reshaped the James River
2025-05-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Chesterfield Museum – Lobby, 6813 Mimms Loop, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, United States
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.

CHSV Regular Board Meeting
2025-05-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Trinity Church Building, 10111 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, United States

Music on the Lawn – “Harken Back String Band”
2025-05-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Magnolia Grange House Museum, 10020 Iron Bridge Rd, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, United States
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.

Yarn Doll Day
2025-05-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Chesterfield Museum – Lobby, 6813 Mimms Loop, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, United States
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!
