The Chesterfield Township Historical Society was founded in 1993 for the purpose of preserving the history of Chesterfield Township. The society’s members are devoted to the discovery, collection and preservation of historic materials, buildings, monuments, markers, sites, artifacts and publications.
Upcoming Events
PASTA DINNER (May 16, 2012)
Our 16th annual pasta dinner will be held at the Chesterfield Township Senior Center, 47275 Sugarbush Road from 5:30 – 7:30p.m. It will be catered by Mark Miller – Culinary Expressions and will include two pastas, salad, bread and homemade desserts. Tickets are a donation of $10.00 and may be purchased at the Chesterfield Township Treasurer’s Office or from any member.
ST. CLAIRE VOYAGEURS (June 9-10, 2012)
We will host the St. Claire Voyageurs, French Fur Trade re-enactors, 1750 era, in a living history encampment on the Village green, to help promote the learning and understanding of the Great Lakes fur trade era. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. A donation of $1.00 per adult or $2.00 per family is requested. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTORS (August 11-12, 2012)
We will host the 15th Michigan Volunteer Infantry and the 8th Arkansas Infantry with a special appearance by the Michigan Calvary Brigade. The re-enactors will participate in a living history encampment, including battle skirmishes and cannon firings. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. A donation of $1.00 per adult or $2.00 per family is requested. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
POINSETTIA SALE
Christmas wreaths and poinsettias are on sale now. 6 inch pot single stem, 7 inch pot double stem, 8 inch pot triple stem, 10 inch pot quadruple stem, 12 or 14 inch fresh pine wreaths with pinecones and 10 inch hanging basket of greens are available. We do bulk orders for churches and orders of 15 or more. Contact Dolly Allemon at 586-465-0780 or email dallemon15@att.net to order or for more information.