Chester Shade Historical Association

10/10/2026

When the Meigs County Commissioners set aside land for the Chester Commons in 1821, do you think they considered it's future suitability as a landing zone?

10/07/2026

America 250 Meigs County Event - October 17

10/06/2026

CSHA is excitedly preparing to host the 4th grade classes of Southern Local School District and Eastern for our 2026 Education Day. 👩‍🎓📜

This opportunity to engage the students of Meigs County will include the Academy Education Floor and Smartboard, which was made possible through a grant by the Meigs County Foundation and Foundation for Appalachian Ohio.

10/03/2026

A fairly quiet day out at the museum...only one visitor.

09/19/2026

CSHA was excited to participate in 2026 Ohio Open Doors. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FY6YyysXg/

As part of the event, the DAR hosted a Genealogy Fair on the Academy Education Floor.

Thanks to Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution members Gina Tillis Tahnee Andrew Patty Cook for their efforts.

09/04/2026

"Solving the Mystery of a Civil-War Era Kidnapping," a
Meigs County District Public Library program from Mike Gerlach and Christina Armstrong, Oregon Genealogist.

Sep. 24, 5:30 - 6:30 at the Pomeroy Branch. You'll see some CSHA members in attendance!

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08/31/2026