“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 […]
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146 Hartford Road, Manchester 146 Hartford Rd, Manchester, CT, United States
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“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 […]
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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 […]
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“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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Families in Motion 250
Center Springs Park 39 Lodge Drive, Manchester, CT, United StatesOur friends at UR Community Cares are hosting this family walk/run with the goal of collectively completing 250 miles around Center Springs Park to celebrate our country's 250th anniversary. Event […]
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“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 […]
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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 […]
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“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?
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Cheney Railroad history walk
18 Main Street, Manchester 18 Main Street, Manchester, CT, United StatesHikers will trace the route of the former railroad, built in 1869 to connect the main rail line in the North End with the Cheney silk mills in the South […]
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Downtown & Chamber of Commerce history walk
St. James parking lot Park Street, Manchester, CT, United StatesVisit historic Downtown, starting at the parking lot at the corner of Main and Park Streets, near St. James Church (enter the lot from Park Street). The walk will take […]