History
Historical and Cultural Programs
A wide variety of historical and cultural programs are available for youth and adults throughout Chesterfield County. Explore one of the earliest commercial coal mines, visit the site of the first iron furnace, tour historic plantations and discover the fight for religious liberties on the historic Courthouse Green. Visitors can experience over 400 years of history spanning the pre-colonial era through the early 20th century. Discover why we are more than just a footnote in history.
- Castlewood
- Chesterfield County Museum
- 1892 Jail
- 1917 Courthouse
- Magnolia Grange Museum House
- Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia
- Eppington Plantation
- Falling Creek Ironworks Park
- Henricus Historical Park
- Historic Virtual Tours
- Historic Day Tour Itineraries
- Midlothian Mines and Rail Road Park
- State Civil War Events
- Virginia Tourism
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History in Chesterfield
Learn more about the local and regional history of Chesterfield County.
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Experience Chesterfield
Plan your visit to Chesterfield County historical sites using itineraries and information on the Experience Chesterfield website.
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Historic Programs
Attend historical programs and events in Chesterfield County such as tours, educational programs, and celebrations.
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Historic Courthouse Complex
The Chesterfield County Museum is a reproduction of the colonial courthouse of 1750. Learn more about this building and several other historic sites in the vicinity.
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Historic Sites
Explore the rich history of Chesterfield County at one of our unique sites!
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Henricus Historical Park
Learn about the Citie of Henricus is the second successful English settlement in the New World and where the American dream of success and self-reliance began.
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History Things to Do
There is so much to see and do here in Chesterfield County. Go out and explore.
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Bryan Truzzie
Historic Sites Manager / Historical ProgramsPhone: 804-751-4946
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Pat Roble
Chesterfield County MuseumPhone: 804-768-7311
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Gina Love
Chesterfield Historical SocietyPhone: 804-796-7131