2026 Schedule of Chester Historical Society events:

Monthly Business Meetings are normally on the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm

at the 1915 Erie Station, 19 Winkler Place, Chester, NY 10918.

Chester Historical Society Office & Archives at 93 Brookside Ave. usually open Thursdays. 1-4pm.

     (Please email chester_historical@mac.com to confirm before traveling a long distance to Chester.)

Sunday February 8, 2026 2 PM - 4 PM Annual Meeting and Program “The History of the Yelverton Inn" - Presented by Gina Chinusano, Friends of Yelverton, at the The Chester Senior Center, 81 Laroe Road, Chester, NY. Refreshments will be served.

Annual Yard Sale Donations accepted - TBA at the 1915 Erie Station February 15th – April 19th.,     Donations should be in good, clean condition. Please: no electronics, clothing, heavy appliances heavy appliances, heavy furniture, personal hygiene items, baby car seats, or books.

33rd Annual Yard Sale.  May 16, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm,  1915 Erie Station, 19 Winkler Place, Chester, NY 10918

Sunday June 7, Museum Opening from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.   "Chester in the Revolution” Open most Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm & most Sundays 1  - 3 pm;  June – October

To be announced: Chalk It Up!. 11 am - 2 pm at the Depot Train station next to the Heritage Trail in Chester. Rain Date: Sunday, t.b.a.. Join us for a free sidewalk chalk drawing festival! Presented by VOCA – Come and show your creativity and Flair!

Chester NY Music Series 2026 www.facebook.com/Chester-NY-Music-1640059612754650/

Contact for more info: historicdowntown1915@gmail.com

Sunday September 20, 10:00 am: Goshen Track Sale - Details to be announced!

Sunday October 4 or 11 (Pending Recreation Center Availability), Penny Social at 2:00 p.m.: Chester Senior Center, 81 Laroe Road, Chester, NY 10918.  Doors open at 1:00 p.m. (Penny Social set-up on Saturday, October 4 at 1:00 p.m.  Bargains galore for pennies on the dollar.

Tuesday, November 17, at 6:00 p.m., we’ll have our Dutch Treat Annual Dinner.  Location to be announced.

Sunday December 6th 4:30 pm: Chester Historical Society 34th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Join us for caroling, hot chocolate and cookies at the Erie Station 19 Winkler Place, downtown Chester.

2027 Annual Meeting: 2:00 p.m January 16th - Details to be announced!

Other events for the year will be announced in advance .

Newsletter - Send your submissions to chester_historical@mac.com

Repairs to Station Roof and Gutters - schedule tba