Annual stroll through the silk mill district, with commentary on the Landmark status of the district, labor relations, worker housing, and historic buildings, such as Cheney Hall. Dr. Christopher Paulin […]
This free history walk features the "Great Lawn" and proceeds along streets and lawn to view historic mansions and the nine acres purchased by the Town in 2005 for open […]
Weather permitting -- the rail trail is not snow-shoveled -- we'll walk from south to north, tracing the route of the former railroad, built in 1869 to connect the Cheney […]
Due to ice on the trail, we are canceling today's Cheney Rail Trail walk. The website is not allowing edits on the actual listing, so listing THIS as the non-event. […]
Enjoy the charm of the old North End, viewing what remains from the Urban Renewal of the 1960s. We'll visit Whiton Library, the "Y," Apel's Opera House (pictured), Woodbridge and […]
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.
Walk through parts of Manchester's Cultural District, designated in 2024 by the State of Connecticut. Led by Susan Barlow, Town Historian, this 2.5-mile walking tour through historic districts, will emphasize […]
Hikers will have an easy, fairly flat, walk along the former railroad, built in 1869 to connect the Cheney silk mills to the main rail line in the North End. […]
Manchester Historical
Society
175 Pine Street
Manchester, CT 06040
860-647-9983
