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SUMMARY:Woodbridge Farmstead Open House Special Guest
DESCRIPTION: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 out the displays inside our Visitor Center Barn showing some of the history of Manchester Green. The Farmstead committee organizes events on many of the open house days — farm animal visits\, antique farm tool expert\, duck races\, and holiday festivities. The Farmstead is located near the intersection of East Middle Turnpike and Woodbridge Street. Visitors can park at the municipal lot behind the Senior Center or along the street between the Senior Center and the farmstead itself. From the street\, walk to the back yard using the grass driveway between the house and Woodbridge Pizza. The Woodbridge Farmstead is on the National Register of Historic Places. The farm was donated to the Manchester Historical Society by Raymond and Thelma Woodbridge in 1998. Open houses are usually held noon to 2:00 on the second and fourth Sundays of the month\, through October (except May\, when holidays fall on those dates and we’re open the first and third Sundays). Free\, donations welcome.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/woodbridge-farmstead-open-house-special-guest/
CATEGORIES:Lectures/Presentations,Open House,Woodbridge Farmstead
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T100000
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SUMMARY:Dino Shindig with Bones from Yale Peabody Museum
DESCRIPTION: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\, Colonists\, at our regular open houses 10:00 to 2:00 on the first Saturday of the month\, May through December\, and on CT Open Museum Day\, Saturday\, June 13.  The display features contributions from Mathias Spiess\, a Manchester author\, historian and poet along with the Yale Peabody Museum and the Lutz Children’s Museum\, bringing together artifacts and displays. \n 
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/dino-shindig-with-bones-from-yale-peabody-museum-2/
LOCATION:Old Manchester Museum\, 126 Cedar St.\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures/Presentations,Old Manchester Museum,Open House
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T141500
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SUMMARY:“Significance of previous celebrations of our country's birthday”
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/significance-of-the-1976-bicentennial/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T150000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary War & Colonial Living Reenactment
DESCRIPTION: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 for purchasing refreshments. Kids and adults welcome. Tours of the downstairs of the Homestead. Free; donations encouraged.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/revolutionary-war-colonial-living-reenactment/
LOCATION:Cheney Homestead\, 106 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse,Lectures/Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T200228Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary War & Colonial Living Reenactment
DESCRIPTION: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 be available for purchasing refreshments. Rain or shine. Free. Donations welcome.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/revolutionary-war-colonial-living-reenactment-2/
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse,Lectures/Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T141500
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SUMMARY:“Connecticut and the Revolutionary War”
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Manchester Historical Society president and CCSU professor\, Steve Armstrong. How did Connecticut cope with the Revolution?
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/connecticut-in-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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SUMMARY:"Making war before the War"
DESCRIPTION: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 the struggles encountered by patriots and loyalists.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/making-war-before-the-war-by-steve-penny/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Society,History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T141500
DTSTAMP:20260128T181636Z
CREATED:20260128T181636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T181636Z
UID:10000566-1779627600-1779632100@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:“What the Founding Fathers Would Say to Americans in 2026”
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/what-the-founding-fathers-would-say-to-americans-in-2026/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T141500
DTSTAMP:20260309T134534Z
CREATED:20260123T201349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T134534Z
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SUMMARY:"Judging Washington and Jefferson Today "
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/judging-washington-and-jefferson-today-by-malcolm-barlow/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Society,History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T141500
DTSTAMP:20260309T121854Z
CREATED:20260128T181211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T121854Z
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SUMMARY:“The American Revolution as Seen in American History”
DESCRIPTION: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\, we will discuss how Americans today interpret the American Revolution and what this says about our country. One of our series of 250th-anniversary commemorations.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/the-american-revolution-as-seen-in-american-history/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T141500
DTSTAMP:20260309T134037Z
CREATED:20260128T180258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T134037Z
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SUMMARY:"The American Revolution as an International Event"
DESCRIPTION: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 actions in other countries. One of a series of 250th-anniversary commemorations. Free.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/the-american-revolution-as-an-international-event/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T203000
DTSTAMP:20251012T222937Z
CREATED:20251012T222041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T222937Z
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SUMMARY:Meaning\, Memory\, Legacy of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION: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 of history\, where does the document stack up in our contemporary world?” This is one of a series of four lectures by Dr. Warshauer\, sponsored by local historical organizations\, with the support of the America 250 CT Commission. The other three lectures will be in March\, April\, and May 2026.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/meaning-memory-legacy-of-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Society,Lectures/Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T160000
DTSTAMP:20250702T112927Z
CREATED:20250209T195537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T112927Z
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SUMMARY:Annual meeting & 60th anniversary celebration
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to the annual meeting to vote on the slate of elected directors and to hear reports on financial and other activities of the Society in the last year. There will be an illustrated presentation commemorating the 60th anniversary of our founding. Details to come.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000
DTSTAMP:20250321T003736Z
CREATED:20250307T201130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T003736Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED -- Family history day
DESCRIPTION:The Town Clerk has canceled this event.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/family-history-day-with-genealogists/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Society,Lectures/Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T143000
DTSTAMP:20240411T121650Z
CREATED:20240307T012849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T121650Z
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SUMMARY:"Tea and Silk" -- presentation by Penny West
DESCRIPTION:Penny will present an illustrated talk about her great-grandparents\, Gustavus Farley Jr. and Katharine Cheney Farley. Katharine\, the daughter of the youngest of the Cheneys who founded Manchester’s silk industry\, married a tea merchant from Massachusetts\, and in 1880\, they  traveled to Japan\, where her husband based his tea-importing firm.  There in Yokohama\, the 26-year-old bride set up housekeeping\, learned Japanese\, entered into the British expat society\, had a child\, bought a building lot in her own name at the Bluff\, and designed and built a house with her husband. Free for members\, $5.00 for non-members.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/presentation-by-penny-west/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T143000
DTSTAMP:20240415T123354Z
CREATED:20240414T210811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T123354Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation about Native Americans at Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:This third of three illustrated presentations will focus on King Philip’s War and its devastating consequences for the tribes of Southern New England\, including our local tribe\, the Podunks. The focus of the series has been: Who were the people who were already settled on the land when Europeans first arrived in Southern New England\, and where did they come from? How did they live before the Mayflower dropped anchor in Cape Cod Bay\, and what changed as the European population increased? Steve Penny will take us from our roots in Africa to the last we know of the Podunks: 60\,000 years of human activity in three illustrated presentations: Sundays at 1:00\, March 17\, April 14\, and May 19\, at the Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street. Free for members; $5 for non-members; free to children under 16. Parking available along Pleasant Street and in the small lot north of the building.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/presentation-about-native-americans-at-historical-society-2/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T140000
DTSTAMP:20240302T011055Z
CREATED:20240108T231014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T011055Z
UID:10000132-1713099600-1713103200@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Presentation about Native Americans at Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Who were the people who were already settled on the land when Europeans first arrived in Southern New England\, and where did they come from? How did they live before the Mayflower dropped anchor in Cape Cod Bay\, and what changed as the European population increased? Steve Penny will take us from our roots in Africa to the last we know of the Podunks: 60\,000 years of human activity in three illustrated presentations: Sundays at 1:00\, March 17\, April 14\, and May 12\, at the Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street. Free for members; $5 for non-members; free to children under 16. Parking available along Pleasant Street and in the small lot north of the building.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/presentation-about-native-americans-at-historical-society/2024-04-14/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T143000
DTSTAMP:20240302T011055Z
CREATED:20240108T231014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T011055Z
UID:10000332-1710680400-1710685800@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Presentation about Native Americans at Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Who were the people who were already settled on the land when Europeans first arrived in Southern New England\, and where did they come from? How did they live before the Mayflower dropped anchor in Cape Cod Bay\, and what changed as the European population increased? Steve Penny will take us from our roots in Africa to the last we know of the Podunks: 60\,000 years of human activity in three illustrated presentations: Sundays at 1:00\, March 17\, April 14\, and May 12\, at the Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street. Free for members; $5 for non-members; free to children under 16. Parking available along Pleasant Street and in the small lot north of the building.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/presentation-about-native-americans-at-historical-society/2024-03-17/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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