Chester

Midlands

Located near downtown Chester. Read More

Chester

Midlands

Begun in 1866 as a brush arbor church, built of poles, tree branches and bushes by freed slaves. The first wooden structure was built by the church's congregation in 1874. It was replaced by the current brick Romanesque Revival building in 1913.... Read More

Chester

Midlands

A street show centered "On The Hill" in historic downtown Chester featuring arts and crafts, car show, multi-cultural entertainment, two stages with a variety of entertainment, children's events and rides and food. Chester has appeared in several... Read More

Chester

Midlands

This institute grew out of an 1866 school for freedman. It became Brainerd Institute in 1868 when the Board of Missions of the Presbyterian Church in New York appointed Rev. Samuel Loomis to help establish churches and schools among blacks near Chester.... Read More

Chester

Midlands

Delicious barbecue and great music, are calling you to Chester for the annual Hog on the Hill BBQ Cook-off. Bring a blanket, and have a barbecue picnic while listening to live music. Barbecue teams compete for the title of "Anything Butt" and the "Best... Read More

Chester

Midlands

Each December the City of Chester transforms for one weekend into a bustling Christmas scene. Hundreds come to this small town to experience a traditional holiday adorned with twinkling lights and Christmas greenery in quaint, historic Chester, SC.... Read More