Post Office Box 811
 Chester, SC 29706 
(107 McAliley Street) 
803-385-2332
 ccmuseum@truvista.net

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Friday
10AM - 3PM

Masks are recommended!
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•  Housed in the 1914 Chester County Jail, the  Chester County Historical Society Museum and Archives houses a fine and varied collection of Chester County Artifacts.  Our Collections includes Catawba Pottery, one of the largest and finest  Native American Projectile Point collections in the Southeastern USA, over 80 long rifles and 35 hand guns in our Gun Collection, An ordinance of Secession, the Aaron Burr Bench, Coca Cola Bottle Collection, The Samuel McAliley Parlour, and more.  

Come see our latest exhibit on the Carolina Maneuvers.  Chester County was at the center of it all!  "Khaki tents sprang up like toadstools in the fields and woods around Lowrys.  Mock battles from October 6 to November 30, 1941 were staged between the "Red Army" and the "Blue Army"...troops in Army drab who came from many different places in the country found friendlyness and warm hospitality in Chester County"...A Goodly Heritage compiled by Anne P. Collins
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•  Our Archives are home to one of the largest and finest photography collections around and include John Shorb, and Ms. Kennedy - two early photographers and our Henry Orion Nichols Collection which is estimated to contain at least 250,000+-  images

PHONE: 803.385.2332

ADDRESS:  107 McAliley Street, Chester, SC 29706
Mailing Address:  Chester County Historical Society - PO Box 811, 
Chester, SC 29706.

          
  • The mission of the Chester County Historical Society and Museums is to preserve the significant historical artifacts of Chester County; To tell the story of Chester County, its development , and the history of its people through the preservation and display of historic material.


ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY AND POLICE FREE ADMISSION.

         Admission:  Seniors and Students $3.00 donation   Adults $5.00 donation
           Chester County Public School Teachers and Students FREE.
Military and family ALWAYS FREE ADMISSION - Thank you for your Service!
            Group Tours available, contact us for information.


The  mission of the Chester County  Historical Society Museum and Archives is to foster historical tourism in Chester County by providing reference, research, and historic site  information to the general public and to assist all researchers whenever possible.