Events

Open House!

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

Join the team at the Woodbridge Farmstead every other Sunday for a fun time.

Free

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.

Free

Presentation about Native Americans at Historical Society

Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United States

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!

Presentation about Native Americans at Historical Society

Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United States

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!

Open House!

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 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 […]

Genealogy Group meeting, all welcome

Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United States

The Historical Society's Genealogy Group usually meets on the second Wednesday of the month. Society members free, non-members $3.00.

free

Cultural District walk with Town Historian

Center Memorial Park 66 Center St, Manchester, CT, United States

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 […]

Free

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

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, 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 […]

Woodbridge Farmstead open house

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

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 […]