Popular Culture at the Time of the Revolution.
2026-08-30 13:00 - 14:15 (America/New_York) | Manchester History Center, 175 Pine Street, Manchester, 06040, United States
A talk by Manchester Historical Society president and CCSU professor, Steve Armstrong, emphasizing primary sources in describing life in the eighteenth century. There will be a book table fundraiser.

"Myths of Manchester" illustrated talk
2026-09-20 13:00 - 14:30
Town Historian, Susan Barlow, will talk about the myth(s) of Manchester and the importance of accuracy in our history. This theme fits in with our “250th” lecture series in that some interpretations of past events may differ from what is actually documented. Is research in newspapers foolproof? Are our recollections 100% accurate? Free, donations welcome. Light refreshments.

"Harmonies From Their Homelands" music and history
2026-10-11 13:00 - 14:30
Welcoming Entwyned, three professional musicians presenting a music and history program, a special concert celebrating our country’s 250th birthday. When the explorers and colonists arrived in the Americas, the music of their countries was an integral part of the culture that they brought with them. Each country had its own musical expression, instrumentation, and performance customs. Slaves also brought their distinctive rhythms and music, which has impacted American music to this day. As these diverse populations began their new lives in America, their sounds and expressions began to blend with those from other countries. It was the birth of countless American musical genres. Entwyned will perform period music from the early colonists’ countries and early America. This concert/lecture will also provide relevant historical information and visual images from the times as we learn about how musical imports shaped the American musical landscape. More about Entwyned on their website. Tickets and reservation information available soon. Save the date for this very special program and fundraiser.

Annual meeting and history presentation
2026-11-01 14:00 - 15:30
All welcome to this annual membership meeting with a presentation, “10 Years of Dedication, Legacy Art in Manchester,” by The Manchester Sculpture Project. Light refreshments will be served.

Women in the American Revolution
2026-12-06 13:00 - 14:15
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.
