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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240516
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SUMMARY:Annual appeal for donations
DESCRIPTION:Please consider a donation to the annual fund to support the operations and mission of the Historical Society. A donation in any amount may be mailed to 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, CT 06040. If you would like an annual appeal packet mailed to you\, please email newsletter@manchesterhistory.org with your home mailing address. Thank you! To read the letter and print out the form: AnnualAppeal2024.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/annual-appeal-for-donations/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20240621T194700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T194700Z
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SUMMARY:Woodbridge Farmstead open house
DESCRIPTION:All welcome to visit the historic barns and grounds\, and take a guided tour of the downstairs of the c. 1830 house. Located at 495 Middle Turnpike East\, at Manchester Green. Special activities throughout the season\, which is generally noon to 2:00 on the second and fourth Sundays of the warmer months. Games and fun for children. Free; donations accepted.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/woodbridge-farmstead-open-house-5/
LOCATION:Woodbridge Farmstead\, 495 Middle Tpke E\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T144500
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20240509T182636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T182636Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20240418T191418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T175501Z
UID:5223-1722679200-1722693600@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Open House at the Old Manchester Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Old Manchester Museum at 126 Cedar Street is usually open the first Saturday of the month\, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. May through December except holidays; closed January through April. It is also open by appointment; the research facility is available all year round by appointment — phone 860-647-9742. Your hosts\, Art Pongratz and Bob Kanehl\, can help with research through the Town directories and some of our maps. Free admission; donations accepted.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/open-house-2-2/
LOCATION:Old Manchester Museum\, 126 Cedar St.\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Manchester Museum,Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20240621T222020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T185428Z
UID:5506-1723377600-1723384800@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Woodbridge Farmstead Open House
DESCRIPTION:All welcome to visit the historic barns and grounds\, and take a guided tour of the downstairs of the circa 1830 house. Located at 495 Middle Turnpike East\, at Manchester Green. Special activities throughout the season\, which is generally noon to 2:00 on the second and fourth Sundays of the warmer months; extreme weather cancels. Games and fun for children. Free; donations accepted. Park on the street in front of the Farmstead\, or at the Senior Center and walk down to the house. Enter the back yard via the grass to the left of the house\, near Woodbridge Pizza.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/woodbridge-farmstead-open-house/
LOCATION:Woodbridge Farmstead\, 495 Middle Tpke E\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Woodbridge Farmstead
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20240621T224249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T224249Z
UID:5510-1723381200-1723392000@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Open House
DESCRIPTION:Usually open 1:00 to 4:00 on the second Sunday of each month except holidays\, and also by appointment and for special events. /$5 suggested donation. Jamie Donahue will present “Back to School\,” at 2:00 p.m.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/open-house-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Cheney Homestead\, 106 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T144500
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20240621T222020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T185428Z
UID:5506-1723377600-1723384800@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Woodbridge Farmstead Open House
DESCRIPTION:All welcome to visit the historic barns and grounds\, and take a guided tour of the downstairs of the circa 1830 house. Located at 495 Middle Turnpike East\, at Manchester Green. Special activities throughout the season\, which is generally noon to 2:00 on the second and fourth Sundays of the warmer months; extreme weather cancels. Games and fun for children. Free; donations accepted. Park on the street in front of the Farmstead\, or at the Senior Center and walk down to the house. Enter the back yard via the grass to the left of the house\, near Woodbridge Pizza.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/woodbridge-farmstead-open-house/
LOCATION:Woodbridge Farmstead\, 495 Middle Tpke E\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Woodbridge Farmstead
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20240418T191418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T175501Z
UID:5223-1722679200-1722693600@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Open House at the Old Manchester Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Old Manchester Museum at 126 Cedar Street is usually open the first Saturday of the month\, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. May through December except holidays; closed January through April. It is also open by appointment; the research facility is available all year round by appointment — phone 860-647-9742. Your hosts\, Art Pongratz and Bob Kanehl\, can help with research through the Town directories and some of our maps. Free admission; donations accepted.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/open-house-2-2/
LOCATION:Old Manchester Museum\, 126 Cedar St.\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Manchester Museum,Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20240621T222020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T185428Z
UID:5506-1723377600-1723384800@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Woodbridge Farmstead Open House
DESCRIPTION:All welcome to visit the historic barns and grounds\, and take a guided tour of the downstairs of the circa 1830 house. Located at 495 Middle Turnpike East\, at Manchester Green. Special activities throughout the season\, which is generally noon to 2:00 on the second and fourth Sundays of the warmer months; extreme weather cancels. Games and fun for children. Free; donations accepted. Park on the street in front of the Farmstead\, or at the Senior Center and walk down to the house. Enter the back yard via the grass to the left of the house\, near Woodbridge Pizza.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/woodbridge-farmstead-open-house/
LOCATION:Woodbridge Farmstead\, 495 Middle Tpke E\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Woodbridge Farmstead
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20240228T141310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T211156Z
UID:4601-1715518800-1715529600@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Open House
DESCRIPTION:Usually open 1:00 to 4:00 on the second Sunday of each month except holidays\, and also by appointment and for special events. /$5 suggested donation.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/open-house-3-2/
LOCATION:Cheney Homestead\, 106 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse,Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T144500
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20240626T133058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T194621Z
UID:5512-1726318800-1726325100@manchesterhistory.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20240621T222020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T185428Z
UID:5506-1723377600-1723384800@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Woodbridge Farmstead Open House
DESCRIPTION:All welcome to visit the historic barns and grounds\, and take a guided tour of the downstairs of the circa 1830 house. Located at 495 Middle Turnpike East\, at Manchester Green. Special activities throughout the season\, which is generally noon to 2:00 on the second and fourth Sundays of the warmer months; extreme weather cancels. Games and fun for children. Free; donations accepted. Park on the street in front of the Farmstead\, or at the Senior Center and walk down to the house. Enter the back yard via the grass to the left of the house\, near Woodbridge Pizza.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/woodbridge-farmstead-open-house/
LOCATION:Woodbridge Farmstead\, 495 Middle Tpke E\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Woodbridge Farmstead
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.manchesterhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/08145402/WoodbrByMark-Abraitis.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20240907T004619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T004619Z
UID:5778-1727611200-1727618400@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Annual member meeting and lunch
DESCRIPTION:Members are called to the annual meeting. The invitations that were mailed have several errors. Note that the date is Sunday\, September 29! The meeting starts at 12:00 noon\, with a catered lunch ($40 per person) after the meeting\, approximately 1:00 p.m. Both events are at the History Center. RSVP for the lunch by email: admin-assitant@manchesterhistory.org or phone 860-647-9983.  The public is welcome to attend\, but only members can vote.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/annual-member-meeting-and-lunch/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.manchesterhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/28183753/History-Center.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20240418T191418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T175501Z
UID:5223-1722679200-1722693600@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Open House at the Old Manchester Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Old Manchester Museum at 126 Cedar Street is usually open the first Saturday of the month\, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. May through December except holidays; closed January through April. It is also open by appointment; the research facility is available all year round by appointment — phone 860-647-9742. Your hosts\, Art Pongratz and Bob Kanehl\, can help with research through the Town directories and some of our maps. Free admission; donations accepted.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/open-house-2-2/
LOCATION:Old Manchester Museum\, 126 Cedar St.\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Manchester Museum,Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20240322T214530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T123537Z
UID:4982-1728133200-1728140400@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:District walk with Christopher Paulin
DESCRIPTION: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 teaches history at CT State Manchester\, formerly MCC\, and follows John Sutherland in leading this walk. Moderate pace\, covering about 1.25 miles\, in about 2 hours; rain or shine. Town Historian\, Susan Barlow\, will provide technical support and QR codes to link participants with our website and e-newsletter. Free.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/district-walk-with-christopher-paulin/
LOCATION:146 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, 146 Hartford Rd\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.manchesterhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/10103702/weaving-shuttle-2-II.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20241004T132855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T133528Z
UID:5862-1729935000-1729958400@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Cheney Homestead Open House - note date
DESCRIPTION:Due to the special town-wide house tour (fundraiser for the Sculpture Project)\, the Homestead will be open in October only on the 26th. It will be closed in November.  Its usual schedule is 1:00 to 4:00 on the second Sunday of each month except holidays\, and also by appointment and for special events. /$5 suggested donation.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/cheney-homestead-open-house-note-date/
LOCATION:Cheney Homestead\, 106 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse,Open House
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.manchesterhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/03092059/cheney-homestead-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20240418T191418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T175501Z
UID:5223-1722679200-1722693600@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Open House at the Old Manchester Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Old Manchester Museum at 126 Cedar Street is usually open the first Saturday of the month\, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. May through December except holidays; closed January through April. It is also open by appointment; the research facility is available all year round by appointment — phone 860-647-9742. Your hosts\, Art Pongratz and Bob Kanehl\, can help with research through the Town directories and some of our maps. Free admission; donations accepted.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/open-house-2-2/
LOCATION:Old Manchester Museum\, 126 Cedar St.\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Manchester Museum,Open House
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.manchesterhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/18151324/IMG_2953-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20241109T122549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T130018Z
UID:5909-1731772800-1731783600@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with Sonya Owen
DESCRIPTION:Historical Society member and former employee\, Sonya Owen\, has written the book Thanks for the Love of “The Hood\,” and will be at the History Center to talk about the book. There will also be artists and authors at the Meet & Greet. A book discussion and Q&A will take place from 5:30 to 6:30. The book is available for sale at the museum store at the History Center.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/meet-greet-with-sonya-owen/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.manchesterhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/14102735/MHS-Main-Building.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20240808T184535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T134229Z
UID:5551-1732968000-1732971600@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:November TV show: Tea and Silk
DESCRIPTION:ALL Saturdays during November\, “Tea and Silk\,” a 53-minute television show recorded June 9\, 2024 at the Manchester History Center. Penny West tells the history of her ancestors through photogaphs and stories about Katharine Cheney Farley and Gustavus Farley. The show airs at 12:00 noon and 8:00 p.m. on Cox cable channel 15 on Saturdays\, and runs on all the Saturdays of the month. The show changes each month. This Channel 15 broadcasts in Manchester\, Glastonbury\, South Windsor\, Wethersfield\, Rocky Hill\, and Newington. The television show is produced by Susan Barlow\, directed by Kathryn Wilson\, researched by Jill Gelinas\, all volunteers of the Manchester Historical Society. You can watch this month’s show right now by clicking into the Cox Cable website.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/august-tv-show-center-park-monuments/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20241029T134416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T134416Z
UID:5897-1732968000-1732971600@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:November TV show: Tea and Silk
DESCRIPTION:ALL Saturdays during November\, “Tea and Silk\,” a 53-minute television show recorded June 9\, 2024 at the Manchester History Center. Penny West tells the history of her ancestors through photographs and stories — featuring Katharine Cheney Farley and Gustavus Farley. The show airs at 12:00 noon and 8:00 p.m. on Cox cable channel 15 on Saturdays\, and runs on all the Saturdays of the month. The show changes each month. This Channel 15 broadcasts in Manchester\, Glastonbury\, South Windsor\, Wethersfield\, Rocky Hill\, and Newington. The television show is produced by Susan Barlow\, directed by Kathryn Wilson\, researched by Jill Gelinas\, all volunteers of the Manchester Historical Society. You can watch this month’s show right now by clicking into the Cox Cable website.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/august-tv-show-center-park-monuments-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20241004T230847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T230847Z
UID:5870-1733058000-1733068800@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Cheney Homestead Special Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION:Annual holiday open house with special decor by the Manchester Garden Club. View the 1785 Homestead at its holiday best! Art\, furniture\, tools\, and kitchenware tell the story of this cozy house that was the residence of Cheney family members from 1785 to the 1960s. Its usual open house schedule is 1:00 to 4:00 on the second Sunday of each month except holidays\, and also by appointment and for special events. /$5 suggested donation.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/cheney-homestead-special-holiday-open-house/
LOCATION:Cheney Homestead\, 106 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20240418T191418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T175501Z
UID:5223-1722679200-1722693600@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Open House at the Old Manchester Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Old Manchester Museum at 126 Cedar Street is usually open the first Saturday of the month\, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. May through December except holidays; closed January through April. It is also open by appointment; the research facility is available all year round by appointment — phone 860-647-9742. Your hosts\, Art Pongratz and Bob Kanehl\, can help with research through the Town directories and some of our maps. Free admission; donations accepted.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/open-house-2-2/
LOCATION:Old Manchester Museum\, 126 Cedar St.\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Manchester Museum,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20241004T231849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T115625Z
UID:5872-1733662800-1733673600@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Cheney Homestead Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come for a visit to the 1785 Homestead\, rich with holiday decor\, artistically arranged by the Manchester Garden Club. Art\, furniture\, tools\, and kitchenware tell the story of this cozy house that was the residence of Cheney family members from 1785 to the 1960s. The family donated the house and grounds to the Manchester Historical Society in 1968\, and it has been a house museum since then. Its usual open house schedule is 1:00 to 4:00 on the second Sunday of each month except holidays\, and also by appointment and for special events. /$5 suggested donation.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/cheney-homestead-open-house/
LOCATION:Cheney Homestead\, 106 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20240315T174108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T174108Z
UID:4942-1735736400-1735741800@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Day walk on the Great Lawn
DESCRIPTION: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 space and historic preservation. Cheney district commission members Tom Ferguson and Susan Barlow will comment on the historic landscape and buildings. There is some steep and uneven ground\, so participants should wear sturdy shoes or boots. Extreme weather cancels\, but the walk will be held in light rain or snow flurries\, so please bring an umbrella.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/new-years-day-walk-on-the-great-lawn/
LOCATION:146 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, 146 Hartford Rd\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20241027T161829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T193000Z
UID:5888-1737205200-1737210600@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Railroad history hike
DESCRIPTION: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 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 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 three miles round trip. Extreme weather cancels. No dogs\, please. FREE. 1900 photo at right 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.\nTo enjoy the trail on your own\, here’s a copy of this railroad map.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/railroad-history-hike/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20250208T130321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T130321Z
UID:6046-1738976400-1739021400@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:CANCELING FEB. 8 RAILROAD WALK
DESCRIPTION: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. Questions: info@manchesterlandtrust.org
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/canceling-feb-8-railroad-walk/
LOCATION:220 North Main Street Manchester CT\, 2 Main Street\, Manchester
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20241227T194219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T195117Z
UID:6001-1741438800-1741444200@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:North End history walk
DESCRIPTION: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 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/
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:20250312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20250307T201752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T201752Z
UID:6078-1741773600-1741780800@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Genealogy group
DESCRIPTION:A meeting for both amateur and more experienced genealogists. Free for Society members\, $3 for non-members. Our genealogy library is open Wednesday through Friday\, 10:00 to 2:00\, and Saturday\, 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. — same hours as History Center\, where it is located. Questions: 860-647-9983. 
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/genealogy-group/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154053
CREATED:20250307T201130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T003736Z
UID:6075-1743847200-1743861600@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED -- Family history day
DESCRIPTION:The Town Clerk has canceled this event.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/family-history-day-with-genealogists/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Society,Lectures/Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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