Welcome to the Chesapeake and Ohio Historical Society's on-line information and sales site. There are several categories of information you find available on this site as well as a complete online catalog of over 800 items that we sell, ranging from C&O-prototype models to books, calendars, Chessie Memorablila, and archives surplus items, which can be ordered directly on-line or by phone, fax, or mail.

You will also find a searchable database of over 43,000 photo entries and an online gallery of over 1,000 viewable images. These images and drawings can be ordered directly through phone, mail, or fax. We will soon add 18,000 mechanical drawings to the database.

Featured Events

• 05/16/2008 - See and Know C&O III Clifton Forge, VA May 16-18 - See and Know C&O III - a weekend primer in the C&O: from George Washington to CSX and everything in between.


• 07/16/2008 - C&OHS Annual Conference; Stonewall Jackson Hotel, Staunton, VA - Join us in the heart of Virginia for the next great C&OHS annual convention!

COHS News:

• College students help revitalize Smith Creek Railyard in Clifton Forge. See the video! -
• C&O Heritage Center Clifton Forge - Grand Opening May 10, 2008 - The C&O Heritage Center Clifton Forge will have its Grand Opening May 10, 2008. Watch the web site for program information.
• Download The BackShop - The Chesapeake and Ohio Historical Society Community Newsletter for November/December 2007. Read what your Society is doing!
• Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society For Progress Strategic Plan - Version 3.2 1/2/2007
• Get Published! - C&O History Magazine Article Submission Guide
• 2007 C&O HISTORICAL SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION RESULTS
  BIO & CANDIDACY STATEMENTS
• Basement Subdivision is Now Available
• Special Situations - A pictorial overview of the new book by Dan Zugelter.
• C&O Steam Roster by Years
• Full issue of C&O History available online!
• Catalog of over 500 freight car painting/lettering drawings now online!

Upcoming Events

• 01/01/2008 - Volunteer/Research Any Time! - Can't make it to one of the big events, but still want to volunteer?
• 05/16/2008 - See and Know C&O III Clifton Forge, VA May 16-18 - See and Know C&O III - a weekend primer in the C&O: from George Washington to CSX and everything in between.
• 07/16/2008 - C&OHS Annual Conference; Stonewall Jackson Hotel, Staunton, VA - Join us in the heart of Virginia for the next great C&OHS annual convention!