Chester Shade Historical Association THE CHESTER SHADEHISTORICAL ASSOCIATION Home of the Oldest Standing Courthouse in the Northwest Territory THE CHESTER SHADEHISTORICAL ASSOCIATION Home of the Oldest Standing Courthouse in the Northwest Territory PRESERVING THE PAST PAVING THE FUTURE Our Mission The mission of the Chester Shade Historical Association is to oversee perpetual care of the Chester Courthouse and Academy to house artifacts and a research library to preserve the history and culture of the county and keep the spirit of our ancestors alive for future generations. To develop educational programs for the local schools and for the public and develop community pride. Attract tourists to help boost the local economy. from restoration to historical preservation and education Our Story It all started in 1995 when local resident Pat Holter Regent of the Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution asked the chapter to foster the Chester Courthouse Restoration.