Mission:
The Chester Historical Society promotes interest in the history of the Town of Chester and advocates preservation of the Town’s historical sites and treasures. The Historical Society aquires, preserves, interprets, and displays historical artifacts and records from the Town and from other sources when such items are representative of Chester's past. It ensures that funds and facilities are available to maintain, store, and exhibit these archives. The Historical Society provides educational experiences for people of all ages through lectures and workshops, outreach programs for schools and colleges, publications, and entertaining events.

Vision:
The Chester Historical Society is highly valued and supported by all Chester residents. Its building, Chester Museum at the Mill, portrays the life of a New England village, telling the story of how the Chester community lived and prospered throughout changing economic conditions by utilizing natural resources, evolving technologies, talent, and ingenuity. "The Mill" attracts residents and visitors time after time by providing entertaining and educational programs and experiences that promote pride in and respect for our history, as well as enthusiasm for our future.