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 […]
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.
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. […]
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 […]