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Orange County Mineral Society Inc

Chester · New York · United States

EFMLSMinerals
Founded
1953
Meets
2nd Friday of each month
Meeting place
Chester Senior Center
81 Laroe Road, Chester, NY 10918
What this club offers
Field tripsOpen to beginners

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Annual show

Gem, Mineral, Fossil, and Jewelry Show — June 6-7, 2026

About Orange County Mineral Society Inc

Established in 1953, the Orange County Mineral Society is a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to promote interest and education in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, archaeology, and lapidary. The club's main focus is Orange County, NY and surrounding areas, sharing knowledge about local mines and mineralogy, while also collecting minerals and fossils throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Meetings are held monthly at the Chester Senior Center. The club is a member of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS) and the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies (EFMLS), and runs an annual gem, mineral, fossil, and jewelry show.

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