Chesterfield
Historical Society
Events
Updates will be posted here as they become available.
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Annual Events
The Chesterfield Historical Society hosts a number of activities each year. Each Easter the historical village is open in conjunction with the Chesterfield Township Easter Bunny Breakfast. The Ste. Claire Voyageurs, 1750 era fur traders have an overnight encampment on the village lawn. History Alive! is a timeline of historical reenactors in period clothing with encampments and displays which tell the story of Macomb County history, from the early days of the fur trade through the war on global terror. Michigan Log Cabin days is the last Saturday in June. The Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society participates in a World War II reenactment of Operation Cobra in July. The event features both an Allied and Axis encampment for public displays with two public battles. The Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society returns in August for a Vietnam era reenactment. Heritage Days is the third Saturday of September and includes pioneer games candle making, rope making, corn grinding, and a scavenger hunt. Each Christmas season the schoolhouse is open in conjunction with Chesterfield Township’s annual tree lighting ceremony on the first weekend in December.
Please note event details are subject to change.
2024 Events Sponsored by First State Bank, General Josiah Harmar Chapter, and MGM Dumpsters
Event Calendar
Ste. Claire Voyageurs & History Alive
JUN
14 - 15
Saturday, June 14, 2025
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, June 15, 2025
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Come see the Ste. Claire Voyageurs, 1750 era French fur trade reenactors and History Alive! “A Timeline of Historical Re-enactors.” Historians in period clothing, encampments and displays will tell the story of Macomb County’s history, from the early days of the fur trade through the war on global terror. A donation of $1 per person or $2 per family is suggested. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Michigan Log Cabin Day
JUN
29
Sunday, June 29, 2025
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Log Cabin will be open along with hands on activities on the lawn.
World War II Reenactment
JUL
12-13
Saturday, July 12, 2025
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, July 13, 2025
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
We will host the Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society in public demonstration of authentic World War II combat, encampment life and vehicle displays. The event will feature both an Allied & Axis encampment for public displays with two public battles on both days (11 am & 2 pm). Military vehicles will be on display. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Entrance fee is a donation of $1 per person or $2 for a family.
Vietnam Era Reenactment
AUG
9 - 10
Saturday, August 9, 2025
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, August 10, 2025
10 a.m. - 3 p.m
Presented by the Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Entrance fee is a donation of $1 per person or $2 for a family.
Heritage Days
SEP
13
Sat., September 13, 2025
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Enjoy hands on activities, photos and games, a “Kids Tent” and candle making, rope making, corn grinding, scavenger hunt, washing clothes and hanging them out to dry. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Entrance fee is a donation of $1 per person or $2 for a family.
Village Winter Walk
DEC JAN
6 - 31
Friday, December 6, 2024
to
Friday, January 31, 2025
The historical village will be open for visitors to stroll through our winter holiday themed village with sponsored pre-decorated lamp posts and ground displays.
Info
Duane & Kathy Vosburg | 586-949-3810
Rick DeClaire | 586-296-2363
Adam Mueller | 248-872-2642
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