Manchester Historical Society

Highland Park history hike -- 2 options
2025-04-12 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Case Parklet at Highland Park, 670 Spring St, manchester, CT, 06040, United States
Meet at the Land Trust boulder at the small parking lot on Spring Street near the bridge and waterfall, not far from the intersection of Spring Street and Glen Road, Manchester (GPS 670 Spring Street.). We’ll start with commentary on the Case Brothers National Historic District and then visit the paper mill and mansion areas. Those who want a short history walk may end their walk at the dam at Case Pond near Spring Street. For those who want a more strenuous event, we will continue uphill to the summit of Lookout Mountain. Steep, bumpy, and rocky terrain, but worth the effort, especially on a clear day, when the Heublein Tower is visible to the west. Free. Please wear sturdy sneakers or hiking boots, and bring water. No dogs, please. Extreme weather cancels. Please check the street signs carefully before parking to avoid parking tickets. Photo by John Knoll at the steps to the waterfall circa 1920. For vintage pictures and a story about the Highland Park section of Manchester, visit Case Brothers National Historic District. Co-sponsored by the Manchester Land Conservation Trust, which owns the 0.6-acre parklet below the waterfall.
