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At one time we had our own electric company, Chester Electric. There was a dam on the East River.
Growing Friends Plant-Based Sunday Luncheon
We’re kicking off our 2025 Growing Friends plant-based Sunday luncheon series with a celebration of African Heritage Month!
Feb 161 min read
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A Merry Medieval Christmas
A Merry Medieval Christmas - a truly community production - opens with a Pay What You Can on Wednesday Dec 11th. People can book PWYC by...
Dec 12, 20241 min read
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Chester Village Christmas
Discover the Magic of Chester Village Christmas - Our 3 Day Annual Holiday Festival happening this year from Friday, November 29th to...
Nov 27, 20241 min read
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A Message From the Chair
Words can hardly express how grateful the members of CMHS are for the incredible support you’ve provided this past year. Together, we’ve...
Nov 24, 20241 min read
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Senior Safety Program at OHC
The holiday season is upon us! With the rise in gifting and charitable activity, we also see an increase in fraud and scam activity.
Nov 19, 20241 min read
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Shop Christmas at the Train Station
Only 11 more shopping days to get your Christmas ornaments and presents. Closing November 30th. We are open until then, Thursday to...
Nov 10, 20241 min read
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Preserving History: A Call to Save the Gold River Rail Bridge
The historic Gold River Rail Bridge, built in 1905, is slated for demolition, sparking calls for an independent reassessment
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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Halloween Concert & Party
A Musical Friends benefit concert with Ghost Stories, a Graveyard Walk and Treats. Also, a Witch in the Tower with "Prizes". To benefit...
Oct 19, 20241 min read
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All aboard "The Hellish Slow and Wobbly" Event
The rail line built in 1905 from Halifax to Yarmouth was officially called the Halifax Southwestern Railway , although it was fondly...
Sep 14, 20241 min read
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$50K Fundraiser Update
From June 2024 until June 2025, The Chester Municipal Heritage Society is on a mission to raise $50,000, which will graciously be...
Sep 7, 20241 min read
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Chester Train Day
Come one and all to the Chester Heritage Train Day , August 24th, from 4pm to 8pm, at the Chester Train Station. Fun activities for the...
Aug 17, 20241 min read
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Li'l Life Lessons at Lordly House
Where: 133 Central St., Chester - Lordly House When: Every week Thurs, Fri, or Sat from June 22 to Sept 14, 2024 Time: 1-4pm Entry fee:...
Jun 24, 20241 min read
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CANCELLED! Annual Canada Day Celebration
Unfortunately due to rainy weather, our Canada Day Celebration is cancelled indefinitely. We are so disheartened but we hope to put on...
Jun 15, 20241 min read
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Chester's 1st Annual Solstice Social
Celebrate the Summer Solstice with us!
Jun 15, 20241 min read
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Lordly Park to remain a park!
Good News! At our AGM, a decision was reached on the future of Lordly Park. Read on to find out more.
May 28, 20241 min read
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Chester Garden Club 85th Anniversary Reception and Tea
Join us to celebrate 85 years of the Chester Garden Club at Lordly House Museum on June 10 from 2-4pm
May 28, 20241 min read
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