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SUMMARY:Porter Street area history hike
DESCRIPTION:A unique neighborhood with historic and modern houses\, reservoirs\, a Nature Center\, and the home of Hart Porter (1812-1891)\, whose house\, built about 1820\, is on the Connecticut Freedom Trail\, as a secret stop on the Underground Railway. Little remains of the Porter Mill\, except Porter Brook. In 1928\, a wooden Porter Street School was replaced by the new Highland Park School\, which was one of five schools built in the 1920s\, and the last to be built in Manchester until 1950\, when Manchester undertook an extensive school building program.  It was threatened with closure\, but recently enjoyed a renovation and expansion. Park anywhere in the school parking lot. Meet at corner of Porter Street and Ferguson Road. No dogs\, please. Free. We plan to visit a unique and artistic house\, which recently won a preservation award.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/porter-street-area-history-hike/
LOCATION:Highland Park School\, 395 Porter St\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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SUMMARY:Cheney Railroad history hike
DESCRIPTION:North to South\, meeting north of the tracks that intersect Main Street near North Main Street; park at the strip mall at that intersection. 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. At 2.5 miles\, it was the shortest freight-and-passenger railroad in the United States. We will hike at a moderate pace along the one-mile portion owned by the Manchester Land Conservation Trust and then on to the bridge overlooking Center Springs Park and Bigelow Brook\, about three miles round trip. Participants will hear about the history of the railroad. Meet at the north end of Main Street in Manchester\, in the parking lot of the strip mall on the north (right) side of the tracks\, across from Farr’s Sporting Goods\, 2 Main Street\, Manchester\, CT 06042. Park at the southeast end of the strip mall or at the Eighth Utilities District office building\, 18 Main Street (please do not park in Farr’s parking lot). A special favor will be given to children who attend the hike. We will hike if light rain — bring an umbrella — but extreme weather cancels. No dogs\, please. Free.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/cheney-railroad-history-hike/
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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SUMMARY:Cheney Railroad history walk
DESCRIPTION:South to North\, meet at the office steps\, Fuss & O’Neill\, 146 Hartford Road\, Manchester. Hikers will trace the route of the former railroad\, built in 1869 to connect the Cheney silk mills to the main rail line in the North End. At 2.5 miles\, it was the shortest private freight-and-passenger railroad in the United States. We will start our hike in the South End\, heading north toward Center Springs Park. We will see the town of Manchester improvements at the Park Street bridge and trestle over Center Street. Some of the hike will be along roads. About 3 miles round trip. Extreme weather cancels. No dogs\, please. FREE. 1900 photo shows the depot of the South Manchester Railroad\, located at that time just to the east of Cheney Hall. The depot was moved farther north in 1910\, and is no longer in existence.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/cheney-railroad-history-walk/
LOCATION:146 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, 146 Hartford Rd\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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SUMMARY:Great Lawn walk -- free
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/great-lawn-walk-free/
LOCATION:146 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, 146 Hartford Rd\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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SUMMARY:Center Springs Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:One-mile loop walk at historic urban park. Meet at Lodge Drive. Children and families especially welcome. Rain or shine. Free.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/center-springs-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Center Springs Park\, 39 Lodge Drive\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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SUMMARY:Cultural District walk with Town Historian
DESCRIPTION: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 Town Hall\, 41 Center Street\, or along side streets. This walk celebrates Manchester’s recent designation (by the State of Connecticut) as an arts and cultural district. There’s also a Butterfly Stroll from 10:00 to 2:00 sponsored by the Downtown district.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/cultural-district-walk-with-town-historian/
LOCATION:Center Memorial Park\, 66 Center St\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour Along the Old Cheney Railroad
DESCRIPTION:1900 photo shows the depot of the South Manchester Railroad\, located at that time just to the east of Cheney Hall. The depot was moved farther north in 1910\, and is no longer in existence.\nMeet at the office steps\, Fuss & O’Neill\, 146 Hartford Road\, Manchester. Hikers will trace the route of the former railroad\, built in 1869 to connect the Cheney silk mills to the main rail line in the North End. At 2.5 miles\, it was the shortest private freight-and-passenger railroad in the United States. \nWe will start our hike in the South End\, heading north toward Center Springs Park. We will see the town of Manchester improvements at the Park Street bridge and trestle over Center Street. Some of the hike will be along roads. About 3 miles round trip. Extreme weather cancels. No dogs\, please. FREE. \nClick here to see information about the history of the Cheney Railroad. To enjoy the trail on your own\, print a copy of this railroad map.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/walking-tour-along-the-old-cheney-railroad/
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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