1915 Erie Station, Chester’s Local History Museum
Normally open Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm & Sundays 1 to 3 pm
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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1857 Winter/Lawrence House, Chester’s office & archive
Open 1 – 4 pm most Thursdays.
93 Brookside Ave (Rt. 17M), Chester, NY 10918 (gps coordinates: 41.358°, -74.285°)
The February Monthly Meeting of the Chester Historical Society will be held on February 12th, 2026, at 7 pm, via Google Meet. We apologize for this late notice.
This is also a reminder that our Annual Meeting will be held this Sunday, February 8th, at 2 pm at the Chester Senior Center. We intend to be completed by 4 pm so that folks can get to their Super Bowl Parties.