I recently attended the open house of the Historic Chatsworth School in the Varina area of Henrico County. The open house was highlighted in the [Free Press May 22-25 edition]. 

I was treated to an excellent tour and an even better conversation with docent Stephanie Bell, a volunteer and member of Antioch Baptist Church.

Antioch Baptist Church has masterfully restored and preserved a piece of history that anyone can tour if able to do so. There is no admission charge and the school is wheelchair accessible. It is my hope that area schools and the general public will take advantage of the opportunity to view and learn about a period of history that illustrates the challenges and the triumphs of this community and others like it. It is a real treasure.

It can be viewed by appointment by contacting chatsworthschoolvarina@gmail.com.

My thanks to the Free Press for printing that article and promoting the awareness of this important resource and historic structure.

NELSON CALISCH

Richmond