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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:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T195317Z
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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:20260524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T141500
DTSTAMP:20260128T181636Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T181636Z
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SUMMARY:“What the Founding Fathers Would Say to Americans in 2026”
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/what-the-founding-fathers-would-say-to-americans-in-2026/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T141500
DTSTAMP:20260309T134534Z
CREATED:20260123T201349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T134534Z
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SUMMARY:"Judging Washington and Jefferson Today "
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/judging-washington-and-jefferson-today-by-malcolm-barlow/
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:20260419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T141500
DTSTAMP:20260309T121854Z
CREATED:20260128T181211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T121854Z
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SUMMARY:“The American Revolution as Seen in American History”
DESCRIPTION: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\, we will discuss how Americans today interpret the American Revolution and what this says about our country. One of our series of 250th-anniversary commemorations.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/the-american-revolution-as-seen-in-american-history/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T141500
DTSTAMP:20260309T134037Z
CREATED:20260128T180258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T134037Z
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SUMMARY:"The American Revolution as an International Event"
DESCRIPTION: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 actions in other countries. One of a series of 250th-anniversary commemorations. Free.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/the-american-revolution-as-an-international-event/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T150000
DTSTAMP:20251006T144509Z
CREATED:20251006T144509Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Open house\, day 2
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/holiday-open-house-day-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T150000
DTSTAMP:20251006T143955Z
CREATED:20251006T143955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T143955Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday open houses at the Homestead
DESCRIPTION: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 tour on the Saturday\, when you can add visits to the Old Manchester Museum at 126 Cedar Street (open 10:00 to 2:00) and the History Center at 175 Pine Street (open 12:00 to 4:00). Make it a hands-on history day. The Homestead’s Sunday opening also includes refreshments and holiday décor. Free. Donations welcome.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/holiday-open-houses-at-the-homestead/
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:20251111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T203000
DTSTAMP:20251012T222937Z
CREATED:20251012T222041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T222937Z
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SUMMARY:Meaning\, Memory\, Legacy of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION: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 of history\, where does the document stack up in our contemporary world?” This is one of a series of four lectures by Dr. Warshauer\, sponsored by local historical organizations\, with the support of the America 250 CT Commission. The other three lectures will be in March\, April\, and May 2026.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/meaning-memory-legacy-of-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Society,Lectures/Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T160000
DTSTAMP:20251016T113042Z
CREATED:20250702T095215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T113042Z
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SUMMARY:Woodbridge Farmstead open house. Costumes are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: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 of the history of Manchester Green. The Farmstead committee organizes events on many of the open house days — farm animal visits\, antique farm tool exhibits\, duck races. 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 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-7/
LOCATION:Woodbridge Farmstead\, 495 Middle Tpke E\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
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:20251019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20251006T140418Z
CREATED:20251006T140418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T140418Z
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SUMMARY:North End exhibit opening reception
DESCRIPTION: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\, 8th District.  
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/north-end-exhibit-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T160000
DTSTAMP:20250923T115825Z
CREATED:20250923T115825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T115825Z
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SUMMARY:Cheney Homestead open house
DESCRIPTION: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 is 1:00 to 4:00 on the first and third Sunday of May through October\, except holidays. It’s also open by appointment\, 860-647-9983\, and for special events\, such as the December holiday open house. The Keeney schoolhouse\, also on the grounds\, is open in the warmer months. Come for 10 minutes or three hours! Free. Donations welcome. Always free to members.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/cheney-homestead-open-house-9/
LOCATION:Cheney Homestead\, 106 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T160000
DTSTAMP:20250702T112927Z
CREATED:20250209T195537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T112927Z
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SUMMARY:Annual meeting & 60th anniversary celebration
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to the annual meeting to vote on the slate of elected directors and to hear reports on financial and other activities of the Society in the last year. There will be an illustrated presentation commemorating the 60th anniversary of our founding. Details to come.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Lectures/Presentations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T160000
DTSTAMP:20250920T154340Z
CREATED:20250921T050018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T154340Z
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SUMMARY:Cheney Homestead open house
DESCRIPTION: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 is 1:00 to 4:00 on the first and third Sunday of May through December\, except holidays. It’s also open by appointment\, 860-647-9983\, and for special events. The Keeney schoolhouse\, also on the grounds\, is open in the warmer months. Come for 10 minutes or three hours! Free. Donations welcome. Always free to members.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/cheney-homestead-open-house-7/
LOCATION:Cheney Homestead\, 106 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T160000
DTSTAMP:20250702T105638Z
CREATED:20250702T094411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T105638Z
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SUMMARY:Woodbridge Farmstead open house
DESCRIPTION:Visit for 10 minutes or 3 hours. 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 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. 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 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-6/
LOCATION:Woodbridge Farmstead\, 495 Middle Tpke E\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House,Woodbridge Farmstead
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T130000
DTSTAMP:20250703T115756Z
CREATED:20250703T114717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T115756Z
UID:10000528-1757250000-1757250000@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Cheney Homestead open house
DESCRIPTION: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 is 1:00 to 4:00 on the first and third Sunday of May through December\, except holidays. It’s also open by appointment\, 860-647-9983\, and for special events. The Keeney schoolhouse\, also on the grounds\, is open in the warmer months. Come for 10 minutes or three hours! Free. Donations welcome.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/cheney-homestead-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Cheney Homestead\, 106 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T160000
DTSTAMP:20250702T125218Z
CREATED:20250702T121452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T125218Z
UID:10000520-1756040400-1756051200@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Woodbridge Farmstead open house
DESCRIPTION:Visit for 10 minutes or 3 hours. 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 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\, history talks\, duck races. The Farmstead is located near the intersection of East Middle Turnpike and Woodbridge Street. Visitors can park in 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 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-8/
LOCATION:Woodbridge Farmstead\, 495 Middle Tpke E\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House,Woodbridge Farmstead
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T130000
DTSTAMP:20250703T154018Z
CREATED:20250703T154018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T154018Z
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SUMMARY:Cheney Homestead open house
DESCRIPTION: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 is 1:00 to 4:00 on the first and third Sunday of May through December\, except holidays. It’s also open by appointment\, 860-647-9983\, and for special events. The Keeney schoolhouse\, also on the grounds\, is open in the warmer months. Come for 10 minutes or three hours! Free. Donations welcome.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/cheney-homestead-open-house-3/
LOCATION:Cheney Homestead\, 106 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T160000
DTSTAMP:20250703T192326Z
CREATED:20250703T192326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T192326Z
UID:10000519-1754830800-1754841600@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Woodbridge Farmstead open house
DESCRIPTION:Visit for 10 minutes or 3 hours. 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 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. 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 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-9/
LOCATION:Woodbridge Farmstead\, 495 Middle Tpke E\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
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:20250803T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T160000
DTSTAMP:20250703T154329Z
CREATED:20250703T154329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T154329Z
UID:10000531-1754226000-1754236800@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Cheney Homestead open house
DESCRIPTION: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 is 1:00 to 4:00 on the first and third Sunday of May through December\, except holidays. It’s also open by appointment\, 860-647-9983\, and for special events. The Keeney schoolhouse\, also on the grounds\, is open in the warmer months. Come for 10 minutes or three hours! Free. Donations welcome.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/cheney-homestead-open-house-5/
LOCATION:Cheney Homestead\, 106 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T160000
DTSTAMP:20250702T120239Z
CREATED:20250702T120239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T120239Z
UID:10000518-1753621200-1753632000@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Woodbridge open house & learn to play Whist
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL EVENT during the open house! Whist\, an old-fashioned card game\, will be taught by volunteer Georgie Melrose\, 1:00 to 4:00. Visitors can also tour the 1830s-era farmhouse and grounds. 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. 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 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-open-house-learn-to-play-whist/
LOCATION:Woodbridge Farmstead\, 495 Middle Tpke E\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
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:20250720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T160000
DTSTAMP:20250703T191923Z
CREATED:20250703T191923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T191923Z
UID:10000530-1753016400-1753027200@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Cheney Homestead open house
DESCRIPTION: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 is 1:00 to 4:00 on the first and third Sunday of May through December\, except holidays. It’s also open by appointment\, 860-647-9983\, and for special events. The Keeney schoolhouse\, also on the grounds\, is open in the warmer months. Come for 10 minutes or three hours! Free. Donations welcome.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/cheney-homestead-open-house-6/
LOCATION:Cheney Homestead\, 106 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T160000
DTSTAMP:20250702T120033Z
CREATED:20250702T120033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T120033Z
UID:10000516-1752411600-1752422400@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Woodbridge open house & tavern talk
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL EVENT during open house: Maude McGovern’s presentation at 2:00 p.m.\, “Woodbridge’s House of Entertainment: An Early American Tavern.” 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 of the history of Manchester Green. The Farmstead committee organizes events on many of the open house days — farm animal visits\, antique farm tool exhibit\, duck races\, history talks. 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 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-open-house-tavern-talk/
LOCATION:Woodbridge Farmstead\, 495 Middle Tpke E\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
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:20250706T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T160000
DTSTAMP:20250703T154246Z
CREATED:20250703T154246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T154246Z
UID:10000529-1751806800-1751817600@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Cheney Homestead open house
DESCRIPTION: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 is 1:00 to 4:00 on the first and third Sunday of May through December\, except holidays. It’s also open by appointment\, 860-647-9983\, and for special events. The Keeney schoolhouse\, also on the grounds\, is open in the warmer months. Come for 10 minutes or three hours! Free. Donations welcome.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/cheney-homestead-open-house-4/
LOCATION:Cheney Homestead\, 106 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T160000
DTSTAMP:20250423T120148Z
CREATED:20250423T120148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T120148Z
UID:10000407-1746363600-1746374400@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Woodbridge Farmstead open house
DESCRIPTION:Opening day at Woodbridge\, featuring an egg hunt and planting flower pots for Mother’s Day. 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 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. 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 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-6-2/
LOCATION:Woodbridge Farmstead\, 495 Middle Tpke E\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Woodbridge Farmstead
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T120000
DTSTAMP:20250307T201752Z
CREATED:20250307T201752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T201752Z
UID:10000401-1744192800-1744200000@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Genealogy group
DESCRIPTION:A meeting for both amateur and more experienced genealogists. Free for Society members\, $3 for non-members. Our genealogy library is open Wednesday through Friday\, 10:00 to 2:00\, and Saturday\, 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. — same hours as History Center\, where it is located. Questions: 860-647-9983. 
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/genealogy-group/2025-04-09/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000
DTSTAMP:20250321T003736Z
CREATED:20250307T201130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T003736Z
UID:10000399-1743847200-1743861600@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED -- Family history day
DESCRIPTION:The Town Clerk has canceled this event.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/family-history-day-with-genealogists/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Society,Lectures/Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Barlow":MAILTO:newsletter@manchesterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T120000
DTSTAMP:20250307T201752Z
CREATED:20250307T201752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T201752Z
UID:10000400-1741773600-1741780800@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Genealogy group
DESCRIPTION:A meeting for both amateur and more experienced genealogists. Free for Society members\, $3 for non-members. Our genealogy library is open Wednesday through Friday\, 10:00 to 2:00\, and Saturday\, 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. — same hours as History Center\, where it is located. Questions: 860-647-9983. 
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/genealogy-group/2025-03-12/
LOCATION:Manchester History Center\, 175 Pine Street\, Manchester\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Center,Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.manchesterhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/28183754/Genealogy-Group.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T160000
DTSTAMP:20241005T115625Z
CREATED:20241004T231849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T115625Z
UID:10000379-1733662800-1733673600@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Cheney Homestead Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come for a visit to the 1785 Homestead\, rich with holiday decor\, artistically arranged by the Manchester Garden Club. Art\, furniture\, tools\, and kitchenware tell the story of this cozy house that 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 is 1:00 to 4:00 on the second Sunday of each month except holidays\, and also by appointment and for special events. /$5 suggested donation.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/cheney-homestead-open-house/
LOCATION:Cheney Homestead\, 106 Hartford Road\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney Homestead/Keeney Schoolhouse,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T140000
DTSTAMP:20240627T175501Z
CREATED:20240418T191418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T175501Z
UID:10000204-1733565600-1733580000@manchesterhistory.org
SUMMARY:Open House at the Old Manchester Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Old Manchester Museum at 126 Cedar Street is usually open the first Saturday of the month\, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. May through December except holidays; closed January through April. It is also open by appointment; the research facility is available all year round by appointment — phone 860-647-9742. Your hosts\, Art Pongratz and Bob Kanehl\, can help with research through the Town directories and some of our maps. Free admission; donations accepted.
URL:https://manchesterhistory.org/event/open-house-2-2/2024-12-07/
LOCATION:Old Manchester Museum\, 126 Cedar St.\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Manchester Museum,Open House
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