CANCELING FEB. 8 RAILROAD WALK
Due to ice on the trail, we are canceling today's Cheney Rail Trail walk. The website is not allowing edits on the actual listing, so listing THIS as the non-event. Questions: info@manchesterlandtrust.org
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North End history walk
Whiton Library, 100 North Main St. 100 North Main St., Manchester, CONNECTICUTEnjoy the charm of the old North End, viewing what remains from the Urban Renewal of the 1960s. We'll visit Whiton Library, the "Y," Apel's Opera House (pictured), Woodbridge and Hudson Streets. About one mile along streets and sidewalks. Rain or shine. Extreme weather cancels. We'll meet at the front steps of the Whiton Library. […]
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Genealogy group
Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United StatesA meeting for both amateur and more experienced genealogists. Free for Society members, $3 for non-members. Our genealogy library is open Wednesday through Friday, 10:00 to 2:00, and Saturday, 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. -- same hours as History Center, where it is located. Questions: 860-647-9983.
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CANCELED — Family history day
Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United StatesThe Town Clerk has canceled this event.
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Genealogy group
Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United StatesA meeting for both amateur and more experienced genealogists. Free for Society members, $3 for non-members. Our genealogy library is open Wednesday through Friday, 10:00 to 2:00, and Saturday, 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. -- same hours as History Center, where it is located. Questions: 860-647-9983.
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Highland Park history hike — 2 options
Case Parklet at Highland Park 670 Spring St, manchester, CT, United StatesMeet at the Land Trust boulder at the small parking lot on Spring Street near the bridge and waterfall, not far from the intersection of Spring Street and Glen Road, Manchester (GPS 670 Spring Street.). We'll start with commentary on the Case Brothers National Historic District and then visit the paper mill and mansion areas. […]
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Walking Tour and Community Conversation
146 Hartford Road, Manchester 146 Hartford Rd, Manchester, CT, United StatesThe walks get people to tell stories about their communities, explore their cities, and connect with neighbors. About one hour; moderately paced half mile. Rain or shine. Free.
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Woodbridge Farmstead open house
Woodbridge Farmstead 495 Middle Tpke E, Manchester, CT, United StatesOpening day at Woodbridge, featuring an egg hunt and planting flower pots for Mother's Day. The 1830s-era farmhouse and grounds welcome visitors, young, old, and in between! Take a guided tour of the house and a self-guided tour through our 18th-century barn. Check out the displays inside our Visitor Center Barn showing some of the […]
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Center Springs Park ramble
Center Springs Park 39 Lodge Drive, Manchester, CT, United StatesModerately paced 1.25-mile urban walk around the pond. Somewhat hilly, paved terrain. Led by the Town Historian, the walk takes about 75 minutes and includes historic and botanical commentary. The Cheney family donated the 55 acres for a park to the Town of Manchester in the 1920s, when the pond was built. The Town has […]
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Salter’s Pond loop walk
Salter's Pond 123 Lydall Street, ManchesterModerately paced one-mile scenic walk on the loop trail, starting at the parking lot of Salter's pool, Lydall Street, Manchester -- plenty of parking. Salter's Pond got its name from Lorenzo T. Salter who, in partnership with Mr. Strong, founded the Salter and Strong paper mill, which became Lydall paper mill. Many North End residents […]
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CT Open Museum Day
Our properties will be open 11:00 to 3:00 on this special state-wide Open House Day. Visit the History Center at 175 Pine St., the Old Manchester Museum at 126 Cedar Street, the Cheney Homestead and Keeney Schoolhouse at 106 Hartford Road, and the Woodbridge Farmstead at 495 East Middle Turnpike, with decor by the Manchester […]
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Walking tour 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 space and historic preservation. Cheney district commission members Tom Ferguson and Susan Barlow will comment on the historic landscape and buildings. There is some steep […]
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