The Association's purpose is to provide an umbrella service for all local history and heritage societies within the bounds of the ancient County Palatine of Chester, and to bring together individuals and organisations interested in all aspects of local history. It also seeks to improve communication between individual members and societies both within Cheshire and beyond.

To achieve its aims the Association arranges meetings at various venues around the county, facilitates an annual 'At Home' hosted by a member society, organises a 'Cheshire Local History Day' in Northwich each October, issues an occasional Newsletter, and publishes the highly respected annual journal - 'Cheshire History'.

Membership is available to individuals or couples at £10 p.a. or to societies and other bodies at £20 p.a. Membership fee includes price of 'Cheshire History'.

For a programme of the Association's events during 2009 go to the 'Events Diary link above or click here.

Details of individual society's events may be found on the 'Member Societies' page, or by using the link above or click here.