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SUMMARY:Old Manchester Museum open house
DESCRIPTION:This museum has a new exhibit of old Manchester — dinosaurs and their remains in Buckland\, Podunk Americans\, and information from Mathias Spiess’s history of Manchester. Permanent exhibits include Manchester industries: Pitkin Glass Works\, Cheney Silk Mills\, Case Brothers Paper Mills. A small museum store sells copies of maps and local-history items such as books and pamphlets. Our volunteer docents can help with research. Generally open the first Saturday of the month\, May through December\, from 10:00 to 2:00. Free. Donations welcome.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/old-manchester-museum-open-house-7/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Old Manchester Museum\, 126 Cedar St.\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Manchester Museum,Open House
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T120000
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SUMMARY:Tours\, Lawn Games\, & Lemonade at Cheney Homestead Open House
DESCRIPTION:September 6 will be a special day of outdoor games and fun for the whole family. We’ll celebrate the official end of summer by offering an assortment of lawn games for visitors to try out and enjoy when visiting the Homestead Museum and Keeney Schoolhouse for a tour. The games are self-directed and appropriate for all ages.  Complimentary lemonade will be available. Questions? Email us a homestead@manchesterhistory.orgTours of the 1785 house and one-room Keeney schoolhouse\, with activities for all — mini-concerts\, weaving demonstrations\, quilt shows\, etc. Come and visit for 10 minutes or two hours. Meet our knowledgeable volunteer guides. Generally open seasonally\, the first and third Sundays of the month from noon to 2:00 p.m.\, plus special events throughout the year.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/cheney-homestead-open-house-10-2/
LOCATION:Cheney Homestead\, 106 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse,Open House
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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SUMMARY:Manchester Green history walk
DESCRIPTION: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. Meet on the front steps of the Senior Center. Plenty of parking behind the building. Rain or shine.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/manchester-green-history-walk/
LOCATION:Manchester Senior Center\, 549 Middle Tpk East\, Manchedter\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours,Woodbridge Farmstead
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T130000
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SUMMARY:Walking tour in Center Memorial Park
DESCRIPTION: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 on September 17\, 1877\, the 15th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam in Sharpsburg\, Maryland\, and we’ll provide commentary on this huge ceremony with its bagpipes and inspiring speeches. About one hour\, and about one mile. Meet at the front steps of Town Hall\, 41 Center Street. Rain or shine\, but extreme weather cancels.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/walking-tour-in-center-memorial-park-2/
LOCATION:Town Hall\, 41 Center Street\, 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:20260920T120000
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SUMMARY:Cheney Homestead Open House
DESCRIPTION:Tours of the 1785 house and one-room Keeney schoolhouse\, with activities for all — mini-concerts\, weaving demonstrations\, quilt shows\, etc. Come and visit for 10 minutes or two hours. Meet our knowledgeable volunteer guides. Generally open seasonally\, the first and third Sundays of the month from noon to 2:00 p.m.\, plus special events throughout the year.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/cheney-homestead-open-house-11/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Cheney Homestead\, 106 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse,Open House
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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SUMMARY:"Myths of Manchester" illustrated talk
DESCRIPTION:Town Historian\, Susan Barlow\, will talk about the myth(s) of Manchester and the importance of accuracy in our history. This theme fits in with our “250th” lecture series in that some interpretations of past events may differ from what is actually documented. Is research in newspapers foolproof? Are our recollections 100% accurate? Free\, donations welcome. Light refreshments. \n 
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/myths-of-manchester-illustrated-talk/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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