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SUMMARY:Center Springs Park loop trail
DESCRIPTION: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 park\, and view interesting rock formations and a gorge on this approximately 1-1/4-mile hike. The terrain is a bit hilly. Optional additional walk to the nearby Cheney Railroad. History and lore on our website at Center Springs Park. Connecticut Trails Day and its hundreds of hikes\, biking and canoing expeditions\, is sponsored by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association. Volunteers from across the State lead activities to encourage enjoyment of the outdoors in forests\, parks\, and along rivers and streams
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/center-springs-park-loop-trail/
LOCATION:Center Springs Park\, 39 Lodge Drive\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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SUMMARY:Salter's Pond loop trail
DESCRIPTION: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 its name from Lorenzo T. Salter who\, in partnership with Mr. Strong\, founded the Salter and Strong paper mill\, which became Lydall paper mill. The walk may be wet depending on the weather\, and hikers should wear sturdy footwear. The route is not mountainous\, but does have stairs\, hills\, and bumpy spots\, where roots stick out\, so participants need to be agile. No dogs\, please. Takes about 1 hour. The pond and adjacent land is owned by the Manchester Land Conservation Trust.\nClick here for info about the Lydallville section of Manchester on the Manchester Historical Society’s website.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/salters-pond-loop-trail/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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SUMMARY:Open House Day -- History Close to Home
DESCRIPTION:Across 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 or several hours! \nCheney Homestead and Keeney Schoolhouse\, 106 Hartford Road\, with \n\nInteractive Colonial era songs with Manchester Town Troubadour\, Christian Loftus\nChildren’s history scavenger hunt with prizes\nColonial era children’s games and crafts\nComplimentary Shady Glen ice cream.\nTours of the 1785 Homestead and 1751 replica Keeney Schoolhouse.\n\nOld Manchester Museum\, 126 Cedar Street\, with The Mathias Spiess Tour Book: Dinosaurs\, Podunks\, Colonists\, featuring artifacts from prehistoric times to the colonial era\, with assistance from the Peabody Museum at Yale and our own Lutz Children’s Museum. There is a small museum store with local-history books\, coffee mugs\, etc. \nWoodbridge Farmstead\, 495 Middle Turnpike East\, invites guests to: \n\nStroll the grounds of a farm that was already running during the Revolution and hear our George Washington story\nEnjoy refreshments and professional songsters Judy Handler and Mark Levesque\nLearn about farming in the restored 18th and 19th century barns\nPlay old-fashioned children’s games\nTake a guided tour of the circa 1830 farmhouse.\n\nHistory Center and Museum\, 175 Pine Street\, with fascinating exhibits in the former Machine Shop\, constructed beginning in 1895 and now on the National Register of Historic Places. Visit the museum store for local history items: books\, maps\, jewelry\, coffee mugs\, tee-shirts.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/open-house-day-history-close-to-home/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse,History Center,Old Manchester Museum,Open House,Woodbridge Farmstead
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T130000
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SUMMARY:"Making war before the War"
DESCRIPTION: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 the Declaration of Independence. See preview here. Part of our 250th birthday commemoration lecture series reflecting on our country’s origins\, the desire for independence\, and the struggles encountered by patriots and loyalists.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/making-war-before-the-war-by-steve-penny/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Society,History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T110000
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SUMMARY:Summer walk on the Great Lawn
DESCRIPTION: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 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 and uneven ground\, so participants should wear sturdy shoes or boots. No dogs\, please. Extreme weather cancels\, but the walk will be held if light rain.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/walk-on-the-great-lawn-2/
LOCATION:146 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, 146 Hartford Rd\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000
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SUMMARY:“Connecticut and the Revolutionary War”
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Manchester Historical Society president and CCSU professor\, Steve Armstrong. How did Connecticut cope with the Revolution?
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/connecticut-in-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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