1915 Erie Station, Chester’s Local History Museum Open 10 am - 2 pm Saturdays; 1 - 3 pm Sundays
May - October
19 Winkler Place, Chester, NY 10918 (gps coordinates: 41.3626°, -74.2702°)
Our mission is to promote the rich heritage of the Village and Town of Chester, New York through the acquisition, restoration and preservation of its historical places, documents and recordings of oral history; provide educational programs for school children, community organizations and all those individuals interested in local folklore and history; and exhibit collections of artifacts, pictures, newspapers and recorded oral histories to the general public.
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Election of Chester Historical Society officers for 2023 will take place at the January Annual Meeting.
The nominating committee presents the following 2023 officer candidates for the society:
Office Nominee
President Nancy Hom George
1st Vice President Debby Lu Vadala-Adams
2nd Vice President Bill Schilling
Recording Secretary Georgina Robillard
Corresponding Secretary Lynn Berenberg
Treasurer Sue Bahren
There being no nominations from the floor, a motion was made, seconded, and passed for the Recording Secretary cast one ballot for the slate as presented.
Congratulaions to Chester Historical Society's 2023 Officers!