Established in 1962, the Historical Society of the Town of Chester’s main function is to discover and collect any material which may help establish or illustrate the history of the Town of Chester; its exploration, settlement, development, and activities in peace and war; its progress in population, wealth, education, arts, sciences, agriculture, manufacture, trade, and transportation.  The Society will provide for the preservation of such material and for its accessibility.

The Historical Society of the Town of Chester, The Town of Chester Historian’s office and The Town of Chester Museum of Local History is located on the second floor of the Town of Chester Municipal Center, located at 6309 State Round 9 (Main Street) in the the hamlet of Chestertown, New York.