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, […]
A SPECIAL SUNDAY, with wagon rides for the children and a 1:00 guided tour with Dave Smith, the Historical Society's curator. All welcome throughout the open house, 12:00 to 2:00, […]
May television show, recorded in 2015, featuring the former "Pride in Manchester" week, now Celebrate Manchester week. This 71-minute television show describes the former pride week history and activities including […]
Who were the people who were already settled on the land when Europeans first arrived in Southern New England, and where did they come from? Learn more!
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.
One-mile loop walk at historic urban park. Meet at Lodge Drive. Children and families especially welcome. Rain or shine. Free.
Our Society properties and two others: Cheney Homestead open 11 to 3 at 106 Hartford Road. Old Manchester Museum open 10:00 to 2:00 at 126 Cedar Street. History Center open […]
Penny will present an illustrated talk about her great-grandparents, Gustavus Farley Jr. and Katharine Cheney Farley. Katharine, the daughter of the youngest of the Cheneys who founded Manchester's silk industry, […]
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.
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 […]
CANCELED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT. Come visit in July -- the historic barns and grounds and a guided tour of the downstairs of the c. 1830 house. Located at 495 […]
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.
Manchester Historical
Society
175 Pine Street
Manchester, CT 06040
860-647-9983
