A 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 […]
Meet 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 […]
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 […]
Our 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 […]
When 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 […]
This 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 […]
A talk by Manchester Historical Society president and CCSU professor, Steve Armstrong. How did Connecticut cope with the Revolution?
Hikers 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 […]
Visit 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 […]
Explore "The Green" and visit the Woodbridge Farmstead in this one-hour walking tour. The Green boasts our first post office and the tavern that hosted a visit from George Washington. […]
We'll visit the monuments in the park, noting the memorials to soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, Civil War, and Spanish American War. The Civil War statue was unveiled […]
Free history walk in the Cheney Brothers National Historic Landmark District, co-sponsored by the District Commission, and the CT State Community College Manchester Institute of Local History. This two-hour walk […]