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 […]
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! Cheney Homestead and Keeney Schoolhouse, 106 Hartford Road, with Interactive Colonial era songs with Manchester Town Troubadour, Christian Loftus Children’s history scavenger […]
A talk by Manchester Historical Society president and CCSU professor, Steve Armstrong. The Founding Fathers expressed great fears that the system of government they created might not last. In this session we will analyze what the Founding Fathers might have said to Americans today and what solutions they might have offered.
Our 250th birthday commemoration features a lecture series reflecting on our country's origins, the desire for independence, and the struggles encountered by patriots and loyalists. Attorney Malcolm Barlow will present the history of two of our founding leaders, and whether their heroic reputations still survive. Preview of his talk here.
A talk by Manchester Historical Society president and CCSU professor, Steve Armstrong. The American Revolution has been seen in very different ways in different periods of American history. This session will analyze these different interpretations of the American Revolution and what they tell us about the time periods in which they were created. In addition, […]
A talk by Manchester Historical Society president and CCSU professor, Steve Armstrong. Preview of this talk here.The American Revolution was affected by events and ideas in both Europe and other parts of the Western Hemisphere. This presentation will discuss the intersection of these ideas and events, and analyze how the American Revolution impacted and inspired […]
Very special open house at the 1785 Homestead, decorated for the holidays by the Manchester Garden Club. Kick off the holidays with a glass of mulled cider, and visit the exhibits, furniture, and artwork with the help of our volunteer guides. Parking available on the lawn (head-in please, for maximum room). Free. Donations welcome.
Very special occasions at the 1785 Homestead, decorated for the holidays by the Manchester Garden Club. Kick off the holidays with a glass of mulled cider, and visit the exhibits, furniture, and artwork with the help of our volunteer guides. Parking available on the lawn (head-in please, for maximum room). Think about a self-guided walking […]
Kicking off our events commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a free lecture by noted historian Dr. Matt Warshauer, who will present "The Declaration of Independence: A Minute Reading," exploring the questions, "What did the Declaration actually declare? Why…and to whom? What was the actual point, and, in the long stretch […]
Celebrating the harvest season and Halloween. Costumes are welcome. This is our last open house until spring. 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 […]
Free -- come visit and travel back in time through the history of the North End via photos, artifacts, and audiovisual presentations. Meet the volunteers who have spent two years researching, designing, and constructing the exhibit, which includes schools, churches, industries, mills, Depot Suare, and 135 years of the history of the Manchester Fire Department, […]
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 the house and grounds to the Manchester Historical Society in 1968, and it has been a house museum since then. Its usual open house schedule […]