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SUMMARY:Adaptive re-use in the South End
DESCRIPTION:View major examples of re-use of buildings in this one-mile walk in the Historic District\, with special guests. Mill buildings now apartments; firehouse now a museum. Moderate pace along sidewalks. We’ll also visit the Cheney Homestead\, built in 1785 and opened in 1969 as a house museum.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/adaptive-re-use-in-the-south-end/
LOCATION:146 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, 146 Hartford Rd\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse,Walking Tours
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SUMMARY:Cheney Homestead Open House
DESCRIPTION:Tours of the 1785 house and one-room Keeney schoolhouse\, with activities for all — mini-concerts\, weaving demonstrations\, quilt shows\, etc. Come and visit for 10 minutes or two hours. Meet our knowledgeable volunteer guides. Generally open seasonally\, the first and third Sundays of the month from noon to 2:00 p.m.\, plus special events throughout the year.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/cheney-homestead-open-house-10/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Cheney Homestead\, 106 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse,Open House
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T120000
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SUMMARY:Cheney Homestead Open House
DESCRIPTION:Tours of the 1785 house and one-room Keeney schoolhouse\, with activities for all — mini-concerts\, weaving demonstrations\, quilt shows\, etc. Come and visit for 10 minutes or two hours. Meet our knowledgeable volunteer guides. Generally open seasonally\, the first and third Sundays of the month from noon to 2:00 p.m.\, plus special events throughout the year.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/cheney-homestead-open-house-11/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Cheney Homestead\, 106 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse,Open House
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T120000
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SUMMARY:Woodbridge Farmstead Open House
DESCRIPTION:The 1830s-era farmhouse and grounds welcome visitors\, young\, old\, and in between! Visit for 10 minutes or 2 hours. Take a guided tour of the house and a self-guided tour through our 18th-century barn. Check out the displays inside our Visitor Center Barn showing some of the history of Manchester Green. The Farmstead committee organizes events on many of the open house days — farm animal visits\, antique farm tool expert\, duck races\, and holiday festivities. The Farmstead is located near the intersection of East Middle Turnpike and Woodbridge Street. Visitors can park at the municipal lot behind the Senior Center or along the street between the Senior Center and the farmstead itself. From the street\, walk to the back yard using the grass driveway between the house and Woodbridge Pizza. The Woodbridge Farmstead is on the National Register of Historic Places. The farm was donated to the Manchester Historical Society by Raymond and Thelma Woodbridge in 1998. Open houses are usually held 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of the month\, through October (except May\, when holidays fall on those dates and we’re open the first and third Sundays). Free\, donations welcome.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/woodbridge-farmstead-open-house-14/
CATEGORIES:Open House,Woodbridge Farmstead
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T100000
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SUMMARY:Old Manchester Museum open house
DESCRIPTION:This museum has a new exhibit of old Manchester — dinosaurs and their remains in Buckland\, Podunk Americans\, and information from Mathias Spiess’s history of Manchester. Permanent exhibits include Manchester industries: Pitkin Glass Works\, Cheney Silk Mills\, Case Brothers Paper Mills. A small museum store sells copies of maps and local-history items such as books and pamphlets. Our volunteer docents can help with research. Generally open the first Saturday of the month\, May through December\, from 10:00 to 2:00. Free. Donations welcome.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/old-manchester-museum-open-house-7/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:Old Manchester Museum\, 126 Cedar St.\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Manchester Museum,Open House
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260128T203233Z
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SUMMARY:East Cemetery walk
DESCRIPTION:We’ll explore several parts of the cemetery with Ruth Shapleigh-Brown of the CT Gravestone Network. Ruth will describe the change from graveyards to cemeteries along with symbolism of the artwork on the older gravestones. We’ll visit the 2.5-acre Cheney Cemetery\, adjacent to East Center Street. Meet at the Harrison Street entrance to the cemetery. Park on the street\, or along the lanes in the cemetery
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/east-cemetery-walk/
LOCATION:East Cemetery\, Harrison Street\, 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:North End history walk
DESCRIPTION:Explore the charm of the old North End\, viewing what remains from Urban Renewal of the 1960s. We’ll visit Whiton Library\, the “Y\,” Apel’s Opera House (pictured)\, Woodbridge and Hudson Streets. About one mile along streets and sidewalks. Rain or shine. Extreme weather cancels. We’ll meet at the front steps of the Whiton Library. Park either in the library lot or along Old North Main Street. Free.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/north-end-history-walk-2/
LOCATION:Whiton Library\, 100 North Main St.\, 100 North Main St.\, Manchester\, CONNECTICUT\, 06042
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T140000
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SUMMARY:Annual meeting and history presentation
DESCRIPTION:All welcome to this annual membership meeting with a presentation\, “10 Years of Dedication\, Legacy Art in Manchester\,” by The Manchester Sculpture Project. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/annual-meeting-and-history-presentation/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T100000
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SUMMARY:Old Manchester Museum open house
DESCRIPTION:This museum has a new exhibit of old Manchester — dinosaurs and their remains in Buckland\, Podunk Americans\, and information from Mathias Spiess’s history of Manchester. Permanent exhibits include Manchester industries: Pitkin Glass Works\, Cheney Silk Mills\, Case Brothers Paper Mills. A small museum store sells copies of maps and local-history items such as books and pamphlets. Our volunteer docents can help with research. Generally open the first Saturday of the month\, May through December\, from 10:00 to 2:00. Free. Donations welcome.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/old-manchester-museum-open-house-7/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:Old Manchester Museum\, 126 Cedar St.\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Manchester Museum,Open House
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T141500
DTSTAMP:20260806T114346Z
CREATED:20260706T124933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T114346Z
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SUMMARY:Women in the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Manchester Historical Society president and CCSU professor\, Steve Armstrong\, discussing the participation and contribution of women in the Revolution. There will be a book table fundraiser. Light refreshments.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/women-in-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260806T114122Z
CREATED:20251217T190936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T114122Z
UID:10000545-1798290000-1798297200@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:History Hike of Highland Park
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Case Brothers National Historic District in the Highland Park section of Manchester. Includes history walk\, visit to the 1917 cabin\, and an optional climb to the lookout with its scenic view of Hartford and beyond. Meet at the small parking lot on Spring Street below the historic bridge and waterfall\, not far from the intersection of Spring Street and Glen Road  (GPS 670 Spring Street).  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 along steep\, bumpy\, and rocky terrain. Please wear sturdy sneakers or hiking boots. No dogs\, please. Rain or shine; extreme weather cancels. Please check the street signs carefully before parking to avoid parking tickets. Town Historian Susan Barlow will lead the moderately paced walk.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/history-hike-of-highland-park-3/
LOCATION:Case Parklet at Highland Park\, 670 Spring 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270101T130000
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DTSTAMP:20261009T162616Z
CREATED:20260806T125549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T162616Z
UID:10000586-1798808400-1798813800@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Great Lawn Walk
DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, we’ll walk along Hartford Road to the Great Lawn and view historic mansions and landscapes. Led by two members of the Cheney Brothers district commission. Moderate pace\, with somewhat bumpy and hilly terrain. No dogs\, please. Suggested donation: $3 for Historical Society members\, $5 for non-members. \nPainting by Russell Cheney.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/great-lawn-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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