Woodbridge Farmstead

Events

CANCELING FEB. 8 RAILROAD WALK

220 North Main Street Manchester CT 2 Main Street, Manchester

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. […]

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 […]

Genealogy group

Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United States

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 […]

CANCELED — Family history day

Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United States

The Town Clerk has canceled this event.

Genealogy group

Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United States

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 […]

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, […]

History Center open houses, 4 times weekly:

Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United States

Generally open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10:00 to 2:00, and Saturday 12:00 noon to 4:00, except holidays. Located in the former Cheney Machine Shop, 175 Pine Street at the corner of […]

History Center open houses, 4 times weekly:

Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United States

Generally open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10:00 to 2:00, and Saturday 12:00 noon to 4:00, except holidays. Located in the former Cheney Machine Shop, 175 Pine Street at the corner of […]

History Center open houses, 4 times weekly:

Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United States

Generally open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10:00 to 2:00, and Saturday 12:00 noon to 4:00, except holidays. Located in the former Cheney Machine Shop, 175 Pine Street at the corner of […]

Old Manchester Museum open house

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

The former Cheney School, built in 1859, houses permanent and special exhibits, maps, school information, Pitkin glass, Cheney silk, etc. Hosts Bob Kanehl and Art Pongratz can help answer local-history […]

Walking Tour and Community Conversation

146 Hartford Road, Manchester 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

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 […]