The Town of Chester Historian's office and The Town of Chester Museum of Local History are located on the second floor of the Municpal Center in the hamlet of Chestertown.

HISTORIAN:
Donna Lagoy
c/o Town Hall,
PO Box 423
Chestertown NY 12817, 494-7983
Hous by appointment

MUSEUM:
Open in the Summer season only
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
10am to 3pm

The museum is operated by the
Historical Society of the Town of Chester. Download the Historical Society brochure and membership form.

 

• A preview of a fifteen minute video documentary about the Town of Chester by Jeremy Little. Copies of the fulll video are available through the Town of Chester Historical Society. Please call 494-7983 for more information.
  
  
• A short history of the Town of Chester, compiled by former Town Historian Phyllis Bogle
  
  
• The Town of Chester Library History Through Voices Project - a joint effort of the Library and the Town of Chester Historical Society

Photos from the Museum