SPECIAL story-telling event at the November 7 open house, with Jon Rosetti presenting stories about the Native Americans of the Manchester Area. Story times at 10:30 and 12:00, with activities for kids and adults in between. Jon will bring artifacts to show, and there are exhibits of the very earliest days of our town. This […]
We'll explore several parts of the cemetery with Ruth Shapleigh-Brown of the CT Gravestone Network. Ruth will describe the change from graveyards to cemeteries along with symbolism of the artwork on the older gravestones. We'll visit the 2.5-acre Cheney Cemetery, adjacent to East Center Street. Meet at the Harrison Street entrance to the cemetery. Park […]
Date night at the museum with our friends and neighbors -- singles, couples, groups age 21 and over. Tickets $25 -- go to: bit.ly/DateNightWineAndCheese2026 to purchase.
Explore the charm of the old North End, viewing what remains from Urban Renewal of the 1960s. We'll visit Whiton Library, the "Y," Apel's Opera House (pictured), Woodbridge and Hudson Streets. About one mile along streets and sidewalks. Rain or shine. Extreme weather cancels. We'll meet at the front steps of the Whiton Library. Park […]
All welcome to this annual membership meeting with a presentation, "10 Years of Dedication, Legacy Art in Manchester," by The Manchester Sculpture Project. Refreshments will be served.
This museum has a new exhibit of old Manchester -- dinosaurs and their remains in Buckland, Podunk Americans, and information from Mathias Spiess's history of Manchester. Permanent exhibits include Manchester industries: Pitkin Glass Works, Cheney Silk Mills, Case Brothers Paper Mills. A small museum store sells copies of maps and local-history items such as books […]
A talk by Manchester Historical Society president and CCSU professor, Steve Armstrong, discussing the participation and contribution of women in the Revolution. There will be a book table fundraiser. Light refreshments.
Explore the Case Brothers National Historic District in the Highland Park section of Manchester. Includes history walk, visit to the 1917 cabin, and an optional climb to the lookout with its scenic view of Hartford and beyond. Meet at the small parking lot on Spring Street below the historic bridge and waterfall, not far from […]
Weather permitting, we'll walk along Hartford Road to the Great Lawn and view historic mansions and landscapes. Led by two members of the Cheney Brothers district commission. Moderate pace, with somewhat bumpy and hilly terrain. No dogs, please. Suggested donation: $3 for Historical Society members, $5 for non-members. Painting by Russell Cheney.
Explore the history of the South Manchester Railroad on this 2-mile walking tour (may be modified depending on weather) along sidewalks and the old railbed. Moderate pace.