Reimagine Chatham

07/23/2026

JEFFREY BENNETT, distinguished author and Pittsylvania native son, will be at Shadetree Rare Books (26 South Main Street, Chatham) on August 8th from 11am to noon, to sign his latest book: "The Black Belt of Virginia: Untold Stories of African American History." (Copies available for $18.) Many of the stories are about his enslaved family at Berry Hill Plantation--and how their descendants have found their way into the American Dream. Mr. Bennett's work has appeared widely in national newspapers and magazines. (Shadetree Books is a major on-line book shop with thousands of titles on every subject. Check it out at www.shadetreerarebooks.com )

07/10/2026

Have you seen the new banners along Main Street? Designed and printed locally, these banners are just another way Chatham First works to make the Town of Chatham a great place to live, work, play, and visit this summer. 🌼

Get plugged in at www.chathamfirst.com.

07/10/2026

The Chatham Farm Market is in full swing, featuring over 20 vendors, expanded hours, and plenty of smiling faces each week. Discover handmade goods, fresh produce, and more, all right here in your own backyard.

📅 Tuesdays (3-7pm) & Fridays (10am-3pm)
📍 24 Depot Street, Chatham
📣 Get plugged in at www.chathamfirst.com

07/06/2026

07/06/2026

Enjoy An Afternoon at the Movies with the Rainier Trio on July 12 as part of the Chatham Concert Series! This special performance adds live music to a perfect summer afternoon in Chatham.

📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 66 North Main Street, Chatham
📅 Sunday, July 12 | 3pm

Learn more at https://www.chathamfirst.com/chatham-concert-series-25-2026/

07/06/2026

New to the Town of Chatham? Interested in getting plugged in with the local community? Chatham First works to enhance our town's quality of life through events, small business support, beautification efforts, and so much more. Read this year's Progress Edition article, featured in the Chatham Star-Tribune, to learn more.

📖 http://www.chathamfirst.com/blog/

06/29/2026

Please utilize the form below to register for the parade!

https://forms.gle/TFqqNXHYrUry7RrC9

06/25/2026

There may still be some tweaks and changes as we go along, but this is the proposed plan for the Chatham Trail System.

This plan utilizes many sites and walkways that are already in place: sidewalks, parks, cemeteries, as well as property belonging to Hargrave and Chatham Hall.

There is potential for incorporating and developing other trails and sites that might support biking or special environmental features, or other ideas.

This plan is in response to overwhelming feedback from citizens who clearly value our beautiful environment and desire opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with their families.

All of this development work has been through grant funding.