Kicking off our events commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a free lecture by noted historian Dr. Matt Warshauer, who will present "The Declaration of Independence: A Minute Reading," exploring the questions, "What did the Declaration actually declare? Why…and to whom? What was the actual point, and, in the long stretch […]
A talk by Manchester Historical Society president and CCSU professor, Steve Armstrong. Preview of this talk here.The American Revolution was affected by events and ideas in both Europe and other parts of the Western Hemisphere. This presentation will discuss the intersection of these ideas and events, and analyze how the American Revolution impacted and inspired […]
A talk by Manchester Historical Society president and CCSU professor, Steve Armstrong. The American Revolution has been seen in very different ways in different periods of American history. This session will analyze these different interpretations of the American Revolution and what they tell us about the time periods in which they were created. In addition, […]
Our 250th birthday commemoration features a lecture series reflecting on our country's origins, the desire for independence, and the struggles encountered by patriots and loyalists. Attorney Malcolm Barlow will present the history of two of our founding leaders, and whether their heroic reputations still survive. Preview of his talk here.
A talk by Manchester Historical Society president and CCSU professor, Steve Armstrong. The Founding Fathers expressed great fears that the system of government they created might not last. In this session we will analyze what the Founding Fathers might have said to Americans today and what solutions they might have offered.
When did the Revolutionary War begin? You may be surprised by the answer. Attorney Steve Penny will present his research on the events leading up to the Revolutionary War and the Declaration of Independence. See preview here. Part of our 250th birthday commemoration lecture series reflecting on our country's origins, the desire for independence, and […]
A talk by Manchester Historical Society president and CCSU professor, Steve Armstrong. How did Connecticut cope with the Revolution?
A visit by Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Cheney Homestead, 106 Hartford Road. Kids and adults welcome. An outdoor living history demonstration including musket drill and colonial life with demonstrations of cooking, crafts, and military and civilian life of the Revolutionary War era. A food truck will […]
A visit by Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Homestead. Rain or shine. An outdoor living history demonstration including musket drill and colonial life with demonstrations of cooking, crafts, and military and civilian life of the Revolutionary War era. A food truck will be available […]
A talk by Manchester Historical Society president and CCSU professor, Steve Armstrong. Looking back to previous celebrations of our country's founding, and how they have differed.
The Yale Peabody Museum will visit, bringing fossils found in the Buckland section of Manchester in the nineteenth century. Visitors can see the actual dinosaur fossils and talk to Yale paleontologists. There will be fun activities for young and old. Throughout 2026, we feature the special exhibit Mathias Spiess Tour Book of Manchester: Dinosaurs, Podunks, […]
The Town Historian will present a talk at 12:30 about Manchester Green and its changes over the last 250 years. The 1830s-era farmhouse and grounds welcome visitors, young, old, and in between! Visit for 10 minutes or 3 hours. Take a guided tour of the house and a self-guided tour through our 18th-century barn. Check […]