The Chester Municipal Heritage
Society was established in 1981
to promote and cultivate
awareness of the unique heritage
of the Municipality of the District
of Chester for the enjoyment and
benefit of present and future
generations through the
preservation of historically
significant properties and the
delivery of educational
programming.
About Us
Chester Municipal Heritage Society
Comprised of:
Lordly House Museum Maple Cottage - research centre
Chester Train Station Lordly Park
Hawboldt Display Forman Hawboldt - Inventor and Entrepreneur
You can view a portion our collection at
We also offer a show case of local talent at
Treasure Hunt information at
Lordly House Museum
What to watch for in 2018:
Monday Afternoon Craft Circle - come and enjoy
conversation, crafts and a cold glass of Iced Tea or
Lemonade at the Chester Train Station 1 -3 PM
Tuesday Afternoon Craft Demonstrations - come and enjoy
conversation, crafts and a cold glass of Iced Tea or Lemonade at the
Chester Train Station 1 - 3 PM
August 17-
The Chester Heritage Society along with internationally renowned artist Raymond Chow,
invite you to the Lordly Park Paint-Off and Afternoon Tea with Raymond Chow on
August 17, 2018 in Chester Nova Scotia.
The Lordly Park “Paint-Off” runs from 12 – 2 PM at the Lordly Park gazebo. The
Paint-Off features renowned Nova Scotian residing painters Raymond Chow, of
Pleasantville, versus historical painter Wesley Lowe, of Bridgewater. Chester Race
Week yacht race painter Beverly Hubley, of Halifax, faces off against Chester’s own
still life painter Pat Christensen. Painters will be allotted the same amount of time
to paint a selected object(s). There will be a slight intermission for painters to speak
with on-lookers. After the intermission painters will complete their works, which
will be auctioned off at the end of the event.
Following the Paint-Off, Afternoon Tea with Raymond Chow runs between 2 – 4 PM
up the hill at the Lordly House Museum, located at 133 Central Street. This
afternoon tea hosted by the Chester Heritage Society who are well known in the
area for their afternoon teas includes an $8.00 entrance fee. Raymond Chow will
graciously present for your viewing pleasure, pieces from the “White Gown” series,
the “Lisa” series, and a pen-and-ink series of the “Chester area and buildings.”
Pleasantville resident and society member Raymond Chow will also tell stories and
answer questions regarding his works, and life’s experiences. This intimate event is
a must do while visiting Chester Village this summer.
Victorian Craft Sale - November 23 - 25 Lordly House
Museum, 133 Central Street
Open for the season Tuesday to Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM
*A portion of both auction proceeds and any artworks purchased at the tea will be donated to the Chester Heritage Society (registered charity) to
further the hosting and holding of events promoting of the arts in the future, and to help maintain and operate the Chester Train Station, and Lordly
Park. To become a participating painter, sponsor, volunteer, or donor for this event or future events, contact Chester Heritage Society Treasurer James
W. Isaacs at jameswisaacs@yahoo.ca
