“Jane’s Walk”
Free community-conversation walk led by Jessee Muñiz-Poland, town board member, and Susan Barlow, town historian, this approximately one-mile walk invites us to discuss our experiences of living and working in […]
12 events found.
Events
-
-
146 Hartford Road, Manchester 146 Hartford Rd, Manchester, CT, United States
-
“Judging Washington and Jefferson Today “
Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United StatesOur 250th birthday commemoration features a lecture series reflecting on our country's origins, the desire for independence, and the struggles encountered by patriots and loyalists. Attorney Malcolm Barlow will present […]
-
Arts & Culture Walk
Town Hall 41 Center Street, Manchester, CT, United StatesFree 2.5-mile walking tour through historic districts will emphasize the work of artists and architects, noting their contributions to the culture and economy of Manchester. Terrain is somewhat hilly on […]
-
“What the Founding Fathers Would Say to Americans in 2026”
Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United StatesA talk by Manchester Historical Society president and CCSU professor, Steve Armstrong. The Founding Fathers expressed great fears that the system of government they created might not last. In this […]
-
-
Center Springs Park loop trail
Center Springs Park 39 Lodge Drive, Manchester, CT, United StatesMeet at the Manchester Park and Recreation Headquarters, 39 Lodge Drive to explore this 55-acre urban park in the geographical center of Manchester. Learn some of the history of the […]
-
Salter’s Pond loop trail
Moderately paced one-mile scenic walk on the loop trail at Salter's Pond, starting at the parking lot of Salter's pool, 123 Lydall Street -- plenty of parking. Salter's Pond got […]
-
Open House Day — History Close to Home
Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United StatesAcross Connecticut, the public is invited to visit history museums. The Manchester Historical Society will have all its museum properties open, so please come visit -- stay for 10 minutes […]
-
“Making war before the War”
Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United StatesWhen did the Revolutionary War begin? You may be surprised by the answer. Attorney Steve Penny will present his research on the events leading up to the Revolutionary War and […]
-
Summer walk on the Great Lawn
146 Hartford Road, Manchester 146 Hartford Rd, Manchester, CT, United StatesThis free history walk features the “Great Lawn” and proceeds along streets and lawn to view historic mansions and the nine acres purchased by the Town in 2005 for open […]
-
“Connecticut and the Revolutionary War”
Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United StatesA talk by Manchester Historical Society president and CCSU professor, Steve Armstrong. How did Connecticut cope with the Revolution?
-
-
Revolutionary War & Colonial Living Reenactment
A visit by Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Cheney Homestead, 106 Hartford Road. Kids and adults welcome. An outdoor living history demonstration […]
-
Dino Shindig with Bones from Yale Peabody Museum
Old Manchester Museum 126 Cedar St., Manchester, CT, United StatesThe Yale Peabody Museum will visit, bringing fossils found in the Buckland section of Manchester in the nineteenth century. Visitors can see the actual dinosaur fossils and talk to Yale […]