Chester Grave Hunters

27/05/2026

Last call on reservations for Friday’s 7pm tour and Saturday’s 8:30pm tour. Weather will be perfect!

REMINDER: There are still tickets available for the 7PM "Twilight Tour" on Friday, May 29th Quirk Cemetery tour and the 8:30PM "Dusk to Dark" Saturday, May 30th tour.

26/05/2026

Justice Miner, the featured speaker at Chesterland’s Memorial Day service yesterday.

24/05/2026

For the record: Justice Miner is a recognized Patriot by both the Sons & Daughters of the American Revolution.
SAR Patriot #: P-250165
DAR Ancestor #: A080235

21/05/2026

REMINDER: There are still tickets available for the 7PM "Twilight Tour" on Friday, May 29th Quirk Cemetery tour and the 8:30PM "Dusk to Dark" Saturday, May 30th tour.

10/05/2026

This Mother’s Day, we pause to remember the little ones of Quirk Cemetery — the children whose brief lives left lasting marks on the families who loved them.

Their names, carved in stone more than a century ago, remind us that motherhood is woven with both joy and heartbreak. Today we honor the mothers who carried these children in their arms, in their hopes, and in their memories.

May their stories never be forgotten. ❤️

08/05/2026

On May 8, 1945, the Allied nations formally accepted N**i Germany’s surrender, marking the end of World War II in Europe. Known as VE Day, it was a moment of celebration, relief, and reflection across the world after years of sacrifice and hardship.

Millions of men answered the call during the war — soldiers, sailors, airmen, medics, factory workers, fathers, brothers, and sons. Their courage, discipline, and willingness to serve something greater than themselves changed the course of history.

Today, we remember the generation that fought for freedom and honor under unimaginable circumstances. May we continue to carry forward the values they embodied: duty, resilience, sacrifice, and brotherhood.

“Freedom is never free.”

08/05/2026

Justice Miner Returns to Chesterland — This Thursday!

Join us this Thursday, May 14, at 7 PM at the Old Town Hall in the Chesterland Historical Village, located at the corner of Caves and Mayfield Roads.

As our nation prepares for America 250 and Chesterland celebrates its 225th anniversary, it's the perfect moment to revisit the life of the man who connects our local story to the nation’s founding era: Justice Miner, Revolutionary War veteran and Chesterland’s founding settler.

Justice Miner is portrayed by Ben “B.J.” Kresnye, whose first‑person interpretation brings Miner’s humor and steady resolve vividly to life.

Joining him will be Diana Kresnye, the researcher whose work helped reconstruct Miner’s voice for this anniversary year. She’ll share how she uncovered the “shorthand” hidden in early accounts and pieced together the narrative that allows Justice Miner to speak to us today.

Together, they’ll explore how Chesterland’s earliest chapter fits into the broader American story — reminding us that national history is built from the lives and legacies of local pioneers.

This event is FREE & open to the public. We hope you’ll join us for an engaging and memorable evening celebrating Chesterland’s roots.

19/12/2025

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Volunteer with the National Archives and help our nation celebrate America250! Come share the American Story and be at the center of this exciting, year-long celebration. Students through seniors- sign up now! archives.gov/a250