Manchester Historical Society

Cheney Homestead open house
2025-08-17 13:00, 2025-09-21 13:00 (America/New_York) | Cheney Homestead, 106 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT, 06040, United States
Visit the 1785 Homestead, rich with history, art, furniture, tools, and kitchenware. This cozy house was the residence of Cheney family members from 1785 to the 1960s. The family donated the house and grounds to the Manchester Historical Society in 1968, and it has been a house museum since then. Its usual open house schedule is 1:00 to 4:00 on the first and third Sunday of May through December, except holidays. It’s also open by appointment, 860-647-9983, and for special events. The Keeney schoolhouse, also on the grounds, is open in the warmer months. Come for 10 minutes or three hours! Free. Donations welcome.

Cheney Homestead open house
2025-09-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Cheney Homestead, 106 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT, 06040, United States
Visit the 1785 Homestead, rich with history, art, furniture, tools, and kitchenware. This cozy house was the residence of Cheney family members from 1785 to the 1960s. The family donated the house and grounds to the Manchester Historical Society in 1968, and it has been a house museum since then. Its usual open house schedule is 1:00 to 4:00 on the first and third Sunday of May through December, except holidays. It’s also open by appointment, 860-647-9983, and for special events. The Keeney schoolhouse, also on the grounds, is open in the warmer months. Come for 10 minutes or three hours! Free. Donations welcome. Always free to members.

Cheney Homestead open house
2025-10-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Cheney Homestead, 106 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT, 06040, United States
Visit the 1785 Homestead, rich with history, art, furniture, tools, and kitchenware. This cozy house was the residence of Cheney family members from 1785 to the 1960s. The family donated the house and grounds to the Manchester Historical Society in 1968, and it has been a house museum since then. Its usual open house schedule is 1:00 to 4:00 on the first and third Sunday of May through October, except holidays. It’s also open by appointment, 860-647-9983, and for special events, such as the December holiday open house. The Keeney schoolhouse, also on the grounds, is open in the warmer months. Come for 10 minutes or three hours! Free. Donations welcome. Always free to members.

Holiday open houses at the Homestead
2025-12-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Cheney Homestead, 106 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT, 06040, United States
Very special occasions at the 1785 Homestead, decorated for the holidays by the Manchester Garden Club. Kick off the holidays with a glass of mulled cider, and visit the exhibits, furniture, and artwork with the help of our volunteer guides. Parking available on the lawn (head-in please, for maximum room). Think about a self-guided walking tour on the Saturday, when you can add visits to the Old Manchester Museum at 126 Cedar Street (open 10:00 to 2:00) and the History Center at 175 Pine Street (open 12:00 to 4:00). Make it a hands-on history day. The Homestead’s Sunday opening also includes refreshments and holiday décor. Free. Donations welcome.

Holiday Open house, day 2
2025-12-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Cheney Homestead, 106 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT, 06040, United States
Very special open house at the 1785 Homestead, decorated for the holidays by the Manchester Garden Club. Kick off the holidays with a glass of mulled cider, and visit the exhibits, furniture, and artwork with the help of our volunteer guides. Parking available on the lawn (head-in please, for maximum room). Free. Donations welcome.

Adaptive re-use in the South End
2026-10-18 12:00 - 13:00
View major examples of re-use of buildings in this one-mile walk in the Historic District. Mill buildings now apartments; firehouse now a museum. Moderate pace along sidewalks. We’ll also visit the Cheney Homestead, built in 1785 and opened in 1969 as a house museum.
