Welcoming Chatham is…

PHOTO BY RALPH ADAMS

The Town’s fascinating attractions are easily accessible by foot. Chatham is a community of friendly, courteous, and relaxed residents who enjoy chatting with visitors. It’s a great place for leisurely walks and shopping. Stop by any business and employees and customers will be happy to provide information if needed on must-see spots.

A stroll down Main Street is painted by beautiful Victorian houses nestled among trees and the public courtyard that has been transformed into a stunning garden. Take a moment and soak up some nature on one of the benches and experience the true meaning of relaxation.

Springtime in Chatham is an explosion of vibrant colors from blooming tulips and dogwood trees with help from the Chatham Beautification Committee It’s no surprise that the Committee has received numerous awards from Keep Virginia Beautiful, including the title of Virginia’s most beautiful town. During the summer, the town is adorned with hundreds of red geraniums, creating a unique and beautiful view.

Chatham is… Pittsylvania County Courthouse

Historical

• The interior of the courthouse has been restored with funding from the U.S. Department of the Interior through the Virginia Historic Commission.

• This courthouse was the site of a landmark decision in the case of Ex Parte Virginia which ruled that no one can be excluded from jury duty based on race. It is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

1813 Clerk’s Office

• The 1813 clerk’s office has been beautifully restored by the Pittsylvania Historical Society with local funding and guidance from the Virginia Historical Landmarks Commission.

• One of the highlights of the clerk’s office is its small but intriguing museum, which houses many artifacts from the Civil War and the American Revolution.

Town Hall

• This splendid brick home, now Town Hall, was built by Judge James L. Tredway.

• Residents have created a beautiful, wooded park behind it at no cost to the town. The Chatham Lions Club has built a picnic shelter which is much used for family and civic gatherings.

• Each spring the Picnic-in-the-Park is held by the Chatham Garden Club. The azaleas and rhododendrons, as well as the flowerbeds, are gifts from the Chatham Beautification Committee, which also maintains them.