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Chester CT Historical Society, Chester

#1 among attractions in Chester

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Chester CT Historical Society (address: 9 W Main St) is a place located in Chester (Connecticut state) and belongs to the category of top attraction, museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 30 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 41°24'9"N latitude and 72°27'6"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Norma Terris Theatre (concerts and shows, 6 min walk), Old Town Hall (church, 8 min walk), Charles Daniels House (greek revival architecture, 14 min walk).

Coordinates: 41°24'9"N, 72°27'6"W
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9 W Main StChester United States

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Chester CT Historical Society – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gillette Castle State Park, Goodspeed Musicals, Eagle Landing State Park, First Baptist Church of Essex.

  • gillette castle state park sunrise state park2 miNE
    Medieval castlelike midcentury mansion

    Gillette Castle State Park, Sunrise State Park

    51 min walk • Gillette Castle State Park straddles the towns of East Haddam and Lyme, Connecticut in the United States, sitting high above the Connecticut River.

  • goodspeed musicals east haddam3.4 miN
    Historical place, Concerts and shows, Opera

    Goodspeed Musicals, East Haddam

    88 min walk • Goodspeed Musicals is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and advancement of musical theater and the creation of new works, located in East Haddam, Connecticut.

  • eagle landing state park east haddam3.3 miN
    Park

    Eagle Landing State Park, East Haddam

    84 min walk • Eagle Landing State Park is a public recreation area occupying 16 acres on the west bank of the Connecticut River in the town of Haddam, Connecticut. The state park has facilities for picnicking, fishing, bird watching and car-top boating. A private concessionnaire offers river excursions from a dock in the park.

  • first baptist church of essex4.5 miSE
    Church

    First Baptist Church of Essex, Essex

    115 min walk • The First Baptist Church in Essex, Connecticut, built in 1846, is notable for being one of only three Egyptian revival churches known to have ever been built in the United States. The architect was Minard Lafever.

  • nathan hale schoolhouse east haddam3.7 miN
    History museum, Museum

    Nathan Hale Schoolhouse, East Haddam

    94 min walk • The Nathan Hale Schoolhouse is a historic site in East Haddam, Connecticut. In the winter of 1773, Nathan Hale briefly taught in this one-room schoolhouse before leaving East Haddam for another teaching position in New London, Connecticut.

  • deep river town hall1.5 miSE
    City hall

    Deep River Town Hall, Deep River

    40 min walk • The Deep River Town Hall is located at the junction of Connecticut Routes 80 and 154 in Deep River, Connecticut. Completed in 1893, it is unusual for its distinctively urban styling in a quiet rural suburban community.

  • centerbrook congregational church essex4 miSE
    Church

    Centerbrook Congregational Church, Essex

    103 min walk • The Centerbrook Congregational Church, also known as the Centerbrook Meeting House, is a historic church at 51 Main Street in the Centerbrook village of Essex, Connecticut.

  • norma terris theatre chester location map
    ~1100 ftN
    Concerts and shows, Theater

    Norma Terris Theatre, Chester

    6 min walk • The Norma Terris Theatre is a theatre in Chester, Connecticut, and the second stage of Goodspeed Musicals. The theatre is dedicated to developing and presenting new musicals.

  • east haddam bridge3.5 miN
    Bridge

    East Haddam Bridge, East Haddam

    89 min walk • The East Haddam Swing Bridge is a steel, movable truss bridge. The bridge is composed of three spans crossing the Connecticut River between Haddam, Connecticut and East Haddam, Connecticut. The bridge carries Route 82, with an average daily traffic of 11,600.

  • essex historic district4.5 miSE
    Neighbourhood

    Essex Historic District, Essex

    116 min walk • Essex Historic District was a proposed district, nominated for listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It would have included parts of Main, N. Main, S. Main, and W. Main Sts. in Essex, Connecticut.

  • cooper smith gallery essex4.7 miSE
    41°21'9"N • 72°23'24"W

    Cooper & Smith Gallery, Essex

    121 min walk • Art gallery, Museum, Shopping

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chester CT Historical Society?

Nearby attractions include Norma Terris Theatre, Chester (6 min walk), Old Town Hall, Chester (8 min walk), Charles Daniels House, Chester (14 min walk).

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