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SUMMARY:Landmark District walking tour
DESCRIPTION: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 visits the former silk mills\, and related buildings and streets\, with commentary on silk manufacturing\, labor relations\, and the South Manchester Railroad. This will be the 51st such walk in the mill district. All welcome. Rain or shine; extreme weather cancels. No dogs\, please.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/landmark-district-walking-tour-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:20261004T120000
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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-10/2026-10-04/
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: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-11/2026-10-04/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T143000
DTSTAMP:20260125T231111Z
CREATED:20260118T203058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T231111Z
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SUMMARY:Bush Hill walk
DESCRIPTION:Three-mile moderately paced walk at the former Botti farm\, farmed for most of the 20th century by immigrants from Italy. We’ll offer several options\, including a couple of shorter distances. Learn more about the Bush Hill area\, which included a Podunk Indian camp\, as we explore the Manchester Land Trust’s 177.5-acre property in southwestern Manchester. We’ll view the fall foliage\, and explore some of the 5+ miles of blazed trails. We’ll see forest\, meadow\, and ponds\, with woodsy paths and old farm roads. The terrain varies from hilly to wet to flat. Sturdy shoes recommended.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/bush-hill-walk/
LOCATION:Cider Barn\, 330 Bush Hill Road\, Manchedter\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T140000
DTSTAMP:20260814T172755Z
CREATED:20260814T172347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T172755Z
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SUMMARY:Woodbridge Farmstead Open House
DESCRIPTION:The 1830s-era farmhouse and grounds welcome visitors\, young\, old\, and in between! Visit for 10 minutes or 2 hours. 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 history of Manchester Green. The Farmstead committee organizes events on many of the open house days — farm animal visits\, antique farm tool expert\, duck races\, and holiday festivities. The Farmstead is located near the intersection of East Middle Turnpike and Woodbridge Street. Visitors can park at the municipal lot behind the Senior Center or along the street between the Senior Center and the farmstead itself. From the street\, walk to the back yard using the grass driveway between the house and Woodbridge Pizza. The Woodbridge Farmstead is on the National Register of Historic Places. The farm was donated to the Manchester Historical Society by Raymond and Thelma Woodbridge in 1998. Open houses are usually held 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of the month\, through October (except May\, when holidays fall on those dates and we’re open the first and third Sundays). Free\, donations welcome.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/woodbridge-farmstead-open-house-13/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES: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:20261011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T140000
DTSTAMP:20260827T184417Z
CREATED:20260827T184417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T184417Z
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SUMMARY:Woodbridge Farmstead Open House
DESCRIPTION:The 1830s-era farmhouse and grounds welcome visitors\, young\, old\, and in between! Visit for 10 minutes or 2 hours. 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 history of Manchester Green. The Farmstead committee organizes events on many of the open house days — farm animal visits\, antique farm tool expert\, duck races\, and holiday festivities. The Farmstead is located near the intersection of East Middle Turnpike and Woodbridge Street. Visitors can park at the municipal lot behind the Senior Center or along the street between the Senior Center and the farmstead itself. From the street\, walk to the back yard using the grass driveway between the house and Woodbridge Pizza. The Woodbridge Farmstead is on the National Register of Historic Places. The farm was donated to the Manchester Historical Society by Raymond and Thelma Woodbridge in 1998. Open houses are usually held 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of the month\, through October (except May\, when holidays fall on those dates and we’re open the first and third Sundays). Free\, donations welcome.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/woodbridge-farmstead-open-house-14/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES: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:20261011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T143000
DTSTAMP:20260806T114609Z
CREATED:20260805T121641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T114609Z
UID:10000585-1791723600-1791729000@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:"Harmonies From Their Homelands" music and history
DESCRIPTION:Welcoming Entwyned\, three professional musicians presenting a music and history program\, a special concert celebrating our country’s 250th birthday. When the explorers and colonists arrived in the Americas\, the music of their countries was an integral part of the culture that they brought with them. Each country had its own musical expression\, instrumentation\, and performance customs. Slaves also brought their distinctive rhythms and music\, which has impacted American music to this day. As these diverse populations began their new lives in America\, their sounds and expressions began to blend with those from other countries. It was the birth of countless American musical genres.  Entwyned will perform period music from the early colonists’ countries and early America. This concert/lecture will also provide relevant historical information and visual images from the times as we learn about how musical imports shaped the American musical landscape. More about Entwyned on their website. Tickets and reservation information available soon. Save the date for this very special program and fundraiser.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/harmonies-from-their-homelands-music-and-history/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260804T205915Z
CREATED:20260118T141957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T205915Z
UID:10000559-1792324800-1792328400@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Adaptive re-use in the South End
DESCRIPTION:View major examples of re-use of buildings in this one-mile walk in the Historic District\, with special guests. Mill buildings now apartments; firehouse now a museum. Moderate pace along sidewalks. We’ll also visit the Cheney Homestead\, built in 1785 and opened in 1969 as a house museum.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/adaptive-re-use-in-the-south-end/
LOCATION:146 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, 146 Hartford Rd\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse,Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260811T130635Z
CREATED:20260811T122440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T130635Z
UID:10000591-1792324800-1792332000@manchesterhistory.org
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-10/2026-10-18/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260827T185810Z
CREATED:20260827T185810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T185810Z
UID:10000607-1792324800-1792332000@manchesterhistory.org
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-11/2026-10-18/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260811T130345Z
CREATED:20260811T130345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T130345Z
UID:10000594-1792929600-1792936800@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Woodbridge Farmstead Open House
DESCRIPTION:The 1830s-era farmhouse and grounds welcome visitors\, young\, old\, and in between! Visit for 10 minutes or 3 hours. 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 history of Manchester Green. The Farmstead committee organizes events on many of the open house days — farm animal visits\, antique farm tool expert\, duck races\, and holiday festivities. The Farmstead is located near the intersection of East Middle Turnpike and Woodbridge Street. Visitors can park at the municipal lot behind the Senior Center or along the street between the Senior Center and the farmstead itself. From the street\, walk to the back yard using the grass driveway between the house and Woodbridge Pizza. The Woodbridge Farmstead is on the National Register of Historic Places. The farm was donated to the Manchester Historical Society by Raymond and Thelma Woodbridge in 1998. Open houses are usually held noon to 2:00 on the second and fourth Sundays of the month\, through October (except May\, when holidays fall on those dates and we’re open the first and third Sundays). Free\, donations welcome.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/woodbridge-farmstead-open-house-12/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES: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:20261025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260827T184417Z
CREATED:20260827T184417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T184417Z
UID:10000604-1792929600-1792936800@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Woodbridge Farmstead Open House
DESCRIPTION:The 1830s-era farmhouse and grounds welcome visitors\, young\, old\, and in between! Visit for 10 minutes or 2 hours. 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 history of Manchester Green. The Farmstead committee organizes events on many of the open house days — farm animal visits\, antique farm tool expert\, duck races\, and holiday festivities. The Farmstead is located near the intersection of East Middle Turnpike and Woodbridge Street. Visitors can park at the municipal lot behind the Senior Center or along the street between the Senior Center and the farmstead itself. From the street\, walk to the back yard using the grass driveway between the house and Woodbridge Pizza. The Woodbridge Farmstead is on the National Register of Historic Places. The farm was donated to the Manchester Historical Society by Raymond and Thelma Woodbridge in 1998. Open houses are usually held 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of the month\, through October (except May\, when holidays fall on those dates and we’re open the first and third Sundays). Free\, donations welcome.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/woodbridge-farmstead-open-house-14/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Open House,Woodbridge Farmstead
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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