1850s map of paper mill area

Events

Family history day with genealogists

Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United States

Free and fun. There will be genealogists and historians from the Connecticut State Library, as well as genealogists specializing in Latin and Caribbean ancestry. Explore your family's story and connect […]

Event Series Genealogy group

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, […]

Walking Tour and Community Conversation

Fuss & O'Neill 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

Arts, Culture, History Walk

Town Hall 41 Center Street, Manchester, CT, United States

Walk through parts of Manchester's Cultural District, designated in 2024 by the State of Connecticut. Led by Susan Barlow, Town Historian, this 2.5-mile walking tour through historic districts, will emphasize […]

Center Springs Park ramble

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

Moderately paced 1.25-mile urban walk around the pond. Somewhat hilly, paved terrain. Led by the Town Historian, the walk takes about 75 minutes and includes historic and botanical commentary. The […]

Salter’s Pond loop walk

Salter's Pond 123 Lydall Street, Manchester

Moderately paced one-mile scenic walk on the loop trail, starting at the parking lot of Salter's pool, Lydall Street, Manchester -- plenty of parking. Salter's Pond got its name from […]

Railroad history walk

2 main street manchester ct 2 Main Street, Manchester, CT, United States

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. […]

Annual meeting & 60th anniversary celebration

Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United States

Members are invited to the annual meeting to vote on the slate of elected directors and to hear reports on financial and other activities of the Society in the last […]