MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

1855 Map Porter St area

Events

Walking Tour and Community Conversation

The walks get people to tell stories about their communities, explore their cities, and connect with neighbors. About one hour; moderately paced half mile. Rain or shine. Free.

Free

Cultural District walk with Town Historian

Center Memorial Park 66 Center St, Manchester, CT, United States

75-minute walk through historic districts, starting at corner of Myrtle and Linden streets in Center Memorial Park -- viewing the work of artists and architects, noting their contributions to the culture, aesthetic, and economy of Manchester. This will be a somewhat hilly two-mile walk mostly on sidewalks. Rain or shine; extreme weather cancels. Park at […]

Free

Great Lawn walk — free

Fuss & O'Neill 146 Hartford Rd, Manchester, CT, United States

Visit the Great Lawn and mansion district with two members of the Cheney Brothers National Historic Landmark District Commission: Tom Ferguson and Susan Barlow. This walk takes about 90 minutes over somewhat bumpy and hilly ground. Rain or shine; extreme weather cancels.

Free