Events

History Center open houses, 4 times weekly:

Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United States

Generally open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10:00 to 2:00, and Saturday 12:00 noon to 4:00, except holidays. Located in the former Cheney Machine Shop, 175 Pine Street at the corner of […]

Cheney Homestead open house

Cheney Homestead 106 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT, United States

Visit the 1785 Homestead, rich with history, art, furniture, tools, and kitchenware. This cozy house was the residence of Cheney family members from 1785 to the 1960s. The family donated […]

History Center open houses, 4 times weekly:

Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United States

Generally open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10:00 to 2:00, and Saturday 12:00 noon to 4:00, except holidays. Located in the former Cheney Machine Shop, 175 Pine Street at the corner of […]

Old Manchester Museum open house

Old Manchester Museum 126 Cedar St., Manchester, CT, United States

The former Cheney School, built in 1859, houses permanent and special exhibits, maps, school information, Pitkin glass, Cheney silk, etc. Hosts Bob Kanehl and Art Pongratz can help answer local-history […]

History Center open houses, 4 times weekly:

Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United States

Generally open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10:00 to 2:00, and Saturday 12:00 noon to 4:00, except holidays. Located in the former Cheney Machine Shop, 175 Pine Street at the corner of […]

Center Springs Park ramble

Center Springs Park 39 Lodge Drive, Manchester, CT, United States

Moderately 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 […]

Salter’s Pond loop walk

Salter's Pond 123 Lydall Street, Manchester

Moderately 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 […]

History Center open houses, 4 times weekly:

Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United States

Generally open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10:00 to 2:00, and Saturday 12:00 noon to 4:00, except holidays. Located in the former Cheney Machine Shop, 175 Pine Street at the corner of […]

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 […]

Cheney Homestead open house

Cheney Homestead 106 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT, United States

Visit the 1785 Homestead, rich with history, art, furniture, tools, and kitchenware. This cozy house was the residence of Cheney family members from 1785 to the 1960s. The family donated […]

History Center open houses, 4 times weekly:

Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United States

Generally open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10:00 to 2:00, and Saturday 12:00 noon to 4:00, except holidays. Located in the former Cheney Machine Shop, 175 Pine Street at the corner of […]

History Center open houses, 4 times weekly:

Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street, Manchester, United States

Generally open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10:00 to 2:00, and Saturday 12:00 noon to 4:00, except holidays. Located in the former Cheney Machine Shop, 175 Pine Street at the corner of […]