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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
CREATED:20240228T141310Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
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:20260417T122949
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T144500
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
CREATED:20240509T183513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T183513Z
UID:5289-1723986000-1723992300@manchesterhistory.org
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/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T160000
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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:20240811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
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:20240727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T144500
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
CREATED:20240509T182636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T182636Z
UID:5285-1722085200-1722091500@manchesterhistory.org
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:20240714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
CREATED:20240621T194700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T194700Z
UID:5504-1720958400-1720965600@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 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
CREATED:20240627T175002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T175141Z
UID:5519-1720260000-1720274400@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Open House at Old Manchester Museum CANCELED FOR JULY
DESCRIPTION:Canceled for Saturday\, July 6. Our volunteers will be out of state. 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.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/open-house-at-the-old-manchester-museum/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
CREATED:20240621T183653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T183654Z
UID:5500-1719144000-1719151200@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED 6/23 due to heat: Woodbridge Farmstead open house
DESCRIPTION: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 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. \n 
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/woodbridge-farmstead-open-house-4/
LOCATION:Woodbridge Farmstead\, 495 Middle Tpke E\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.manchesterhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/11162546/WoodbrByMark-Abraitis.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
CREATED:20240305T192115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T175744Z
UID:4767-1718456400-1718461800@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Great Lawn walk -- free
DESCRIPTION: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 over somewhat bumpy and hilly ground. Rain or shine; extreme weather cancels.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/great-lawn-walk-free/
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/2024/03/15134825/IMG_6890-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
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:20240609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
CREATED:20240307T012849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T121650Z
UID:4771-1717938000-1717943400@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:"Tea and Silk" -- presentation by Penny West
DESCRIPTION: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\, married a tea merchant from Massachusetts\, and in 1880\, they  traveled to Japan\, where her husband based his tea-importing firm.  There in Yokohama\, the 26-year-old bride set up housekeeping\, learned Japanese\, entered into the British expat society\, had a child\, bought a building lot in her own name at the Bluff\, and designed and built a house with her husband. Free for members\, $5.00 for non-members.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/presentation-by-penny-west/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.manchesterhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/01105716/CompositLoRes.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
CREATED:20240228T142852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T212837Z
UID:4604-1717844400-1717858800@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Open Museum Day 6 places to visit in Manchester
DESCRIPTION:Our Society properties and two others: \n\nCheney Homestead open 11 to 3 at 106 Hartford Road.\nOld Manchester Museum open 10:00 to 2:00 at 126 Cedar Street.\nHistory Center open 11 to 3 at 175 Pine Street.\nWoodbridge Farmstead open 11:00 to 3:00 at 495 East Middle Turnpike.\nCT Firemen’s Historical Society Museum\, 230 Pine Street\nPitkin Glassworks\, open 11:00 to 3:00\, 22 Pitkin Street at intersection of Putnam and Parker Streets.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/open-museum-day/
LOCATION:Cheney Homestead\, 106 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse,History Center,Old Manchester Museum,Open House,Woodbridge Farmstead
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.manchesterhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/11172040/MuseumComposite.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
CREATED:20240216T165532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T013118Z
UID:4553-1717246800-1717252200@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Center Springs Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:One-mile loop walk at historic urban park. Meet at Lodge Drive. Children and families especially welcome. Rain or shine. Free.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/center-springs-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Center Springs Park\, 39 Lodge Drive\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.manchesterhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/28183754/Rail-Trail-Walk-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
CREATED:20240523T222741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T222831Z
UID:5351-1717236000-1717250400@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Open House schedule change\, closed June 1
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO our volunteers called to another event\, The Old Manchester Museum at 126 Cedar Street\, will NOT be open June 1\, which is the first Saturday of the month. However\, it will be open on CT Open Museum Day\, Saturday\, June 8.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/open-house-2-3/
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/2024/01/28183753/Old-Man-Open-House.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
CREATED:20240414T210811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T123354Z
UID:5100-1716123600-1716129000@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Presentation about Native Americans at Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:This third of three illustrated presentations will focus on King Philip’s War and its devastating consequences for the tribes of Southern New England\, including our local tribe\, the Podunks. The focus of the series has been: 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? How did they live before the Mayflower dropped anchor in Cape Cod Bay\, and what changed as the European population increased? Steve Penny will take us from our roots in Africa to the last we know of the Podunks: 60\,000 years of human activity in three illustrated presentations: Sundays at 1:00\, March 17\, April 14\, and May 19\, at the Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street. Free for members; $5 for non-members; free to children under 16. Parking available along Pleasant Street and in the small lot north of the building.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/presentation-about-native-americans-at-historical-society-2/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
CREATED:20240524T192337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T200007Z
UID:5353-1716120000-1716757200@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Historical TV show\, available online and on Channel 15
DESCRIPTION: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 the 1914 Homeland Day on which it was based\, and a town-wide cleanup day led by the late Joseph Negri. You can watch the Pride in Manchester TV show here on your computer\, tablet\, or phone\, or watch it on your television at noon and 8:00 p.m. on all May Saturdays on Public Access\, Channel 15\, Cox cable in Manchester\, Glastonbury\, South Windsor\, Newington\, and R9cky Hill.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/historical-tv-show-available-online-or-on-channel-15/
LOCATION:CT
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
CREATED:20240516T120315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T181302Z
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SUMMARY:Woodbridge Farmstead open house
DESCRIPTION: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\, to visit the historic barns and grounds. 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. In May\, we’ve adjusted the schedule due to holidays. The c. 1830 house\, barns\, and farmstead are on the National Register of Historic Places. More about the Manchester Green section of Manchester.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/woodbridge-farmstead-open-house-3/
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;VALUE=DATE:20240516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240715
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
CREATED:20240516T114843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T212027Z
UID:5297-1715817600-1721001599@manchesterhistory.org
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:20240512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T131500
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
CREATED:20240315T162420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T170701Z
UID:4924-1715428800-1715433300@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Cultural District walk with Town Historian
DESCRIPTION:75-minute walk through historic districts\, starting at corner of Myrtle and Linden streets in Center Memorial Park — viewing the work of artists and architects\, noting their contributions to the culture\, aesthetic\, and economy of Manchester. This will be a somewhat hilly two-mile walk mostly on sidewalks. Rain or shine; extreme weather cancels. Park at Town Hall\, 41 Center Street\, or along side streets. This walk celebrates Manchester’s recent designation (by the State of Connecticut) as an arts and cultural district. There’s also a Butterfly Stroll from 10:00 to 2:00 sponsored by the Downtown district.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/cultural-district-walk-with-town-historian/
LOCATION:Center Memorial Park\, 66 Center 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
CREATED:20240418T015521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T183634Z
UID:5216-1715162400-1715169600@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Genealogy Group meeting\, all welcome
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Society’s Genealogy Group meets at the History Center\, 175 Pine Street — a meeting for both amateur and more experienced genealogists. This month\, welcoming genealogist Noreen Cullen\, who will walk through some online websites\, both free and paid\, that can be used for genealogy research. “We can also talk about various ethnicities of interest to the group’s participants. Then we can discuss in more detail the use of siblings of your direct-line ancestors\, to open up a path to go back another generation. Our plan is to project the websites onto a big screen\, so we can walk through the steps together. You are welcome to bring an ancestor’s name and dates of birth and death\, if known\, so we can explore research tactics\, as an example for the group. Finally\, we can do some searches on the escheated funds your ancestors may have left behind.” The Genealogy Group consists of Historical Society members\, but non-members are also welcome ($3.00 fee for non-members). The group usually meets on the second Wednesday of the month.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/genealogy-group-meeting-2-2/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
CREATED:20240417T013127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T013127Z
UID:5200-1714910400-1714917600@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Woodbridge Farmstead open house
DESCRIPTION:All welcome to visit the historic barns and grounds\, and take a self-guided tour of the downstairs of the c. 1830 house. Located at 495 Middle Turnpike East\, at Manchester Green. Special activities on May 5: • A 10-minute video\, “A Conversation with Thelma\,” wherein Thelma Woodbridge talks about her home and the history of the farm. • Potting Station in the barn\, where we will have small plants and flower pots where children or adults can pot up their own plant to take home. • Spring Egg Hunt with prizes. • Refreshments. Throughout the season\, which is generally noon to 2:00 on the second and fourth Sundays of the warmer months\, there are various activities\, including games and fun for children. Free; donations accepted. In May\, we’ve adjusted the schedule due to holidays.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/woodbridge-farmstead-open-house-2/
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:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
CREATED:20240109T070949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T071522Z
UID:680-1714816800-1714831200@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Open House!
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.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/open-house-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:20240317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
CREATED:20240108T231014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T011055Z
UID:662-1710680400-1710685800@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Presentation about Native Americans at Historical Society
DESCRIPTION: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? How did they live before the Mayflower dropped anchor in Cape Cod Bay\, and what changed as the European population increased? Steve Penny will take us from our roots in Africa to the last we know of the Podunks: 60\,000 years of human activity in three illustrated presentations: Sundays at 1:00\, March 17\, April 14\, and May 12\, at the Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street. Free for members; $5 for non-members; free to children under 16. Parking available along Pleasant Street and in the small lot north of the building.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/presentation-about-native-americans-at-historical-society/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122949
CREATED:20240108T231014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T011055Z
UID:662-1710680400-1710685800@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Presentation about Native Americans at Historical Society
DESCRIPTION: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? How did they live before the Mayflower dropped anchor in Cape Cod Bay\, and what changed as the European population increased? Steve Penny will take us from our roots in Africa to the last we know of the Podunks: 60\,000 years of human activity in three illustrated presentations: Sundays at 1:00\, March 17\, April 14\, and May 12\, at the Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street. Free for members; $5 for non-members; free to children under 16. Parking available along Pleasant Street and in the small lot north of the building.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/presentation-about-native-americans-at-historical-society/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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