History Center

Events

North End history walk

Whiton Library, 100 North Main St. 100 North Main St., Manchester, CONNECTICUT

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 […]

Highland Park history hike — 2 options

Case Parklet at Highland Park 670 Spring St, manchester, CT, 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, […]

Cheney Homestead open house

Cheney Homestead 106 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT, United States

Visit the 1785 Homestead, rich with history, art, furniture, tools, and kitchenware. This cozy house was the residence of Cheney family members from 1785 to the 1960s. The family donated […]

Walking Tour and Community Conversation

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

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

Arts, Culture, History Walk

Town Hall 41 Center Street, Manchester, CT, United States

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 […]

Annual meeting

Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United States

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 […]

Railroad history walk

2 main street manchester ct 2 Main Street, Manchester, CT, United States

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. […]