Woodbridge Farmstead

Events

Annual appeal for donations

Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United States

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, […]

Open House schedule change, closed June 1

Old Manchester Museum 126 Cedar St., Manchester, CT, United States

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.

Free

Center Springs Walking Tour

Center Springs Park 39 Lodge Drive, Manchester, CT, United States

One-mile loop walk at historic urban park. Meet at Lodge Drive. Children and families especially welcome. Rain or shine. Free.

Free

Open Museum Day 6 places to visit in Manchester

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

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 […]

“Tea and Silk” — presentation by Penny West

Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United States

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, […]

Open House

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

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.

$5

Great Lawn walk — free

146 Hartford Road, Manchester 146 Hartford Rd, Manchester, CT, United States

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 […]

Free

CANCELED 6/23 due to heat: Woodbridge Farmstead open house

Woodbridge Farmstead 495 Middle Tpke E, Manchester, CT, United States

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 […]

Open House at Old Manchester Museum CANCELED FOR JULY

Old Manchester Museum 126 Cedar St., Manchester, CT, United States

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.

Free

Woodbridge Farmstead open house

Woodbridge Farmstead 495 Middle Tpke E, Manchester, CT, United States

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 […]

Cheney Railroad history walk

146 Hartford Road, Manchester 146 Hartford Rd, Manchester, CT, United States

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 […]

Open House at the Old Manchester Museum

Old Manchester Museum 126 Cedar St., Manchester, CT, United States

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.

Free