Manchester Historical Society
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Our open houses are generally the second Sunday of the month, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on our
Events page.
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Open house and talk --
At the Homestead, open house on
Sunday, February 9 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Located at 106 Hartford Road. $5 donation welcomed. On the hour, a talk about
"The Alcott and Tubman Connections" with the
Cheney family.
Left, painting of the Homestead by Russell Cheney (1881-1945). Click the picture for a 1969 article about the donation of the Homestead.
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Recently posted on
On the left:
Silver Lane Homes, photo and map. Read more:
housing story
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Below
, and always popular, the
Odd Fellows
building from the 1914 aero-view map of Manchester. The building was constructed in 1913 and demolished in 1982. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a social and benevolent society, originated in England in the 18th century.
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100 years ago, the First Red Scare--
January 1920, "Reds" (Communists) were arrested in Manchester. Read more about the
arrests of members of the local branch of the Russian Workers and Peasant Union.
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1914 aero-view map of Manchester --
Around the outside of this fascinating map are inset drawings of various stores, mills, etc.
On the right: St. Bridget and Second Congregational churches. See the
1914 map on our website.
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Third Thursday movies --
Thursday, February 20, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., Movie Night at the History Center, 175 Pine Street, second of our three-movie series -- "Winter Classics: Frank Capra's Enduring Legacy," following the format of classic movie and discussion. February will bring the 1936 "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town," with Gary Cooper and Jean Arthur. Hosts David Garnes and Peter Millett.
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Suggested donation $2 per person; $5 per family of 3 or more. Refreshments available for purchase. Also, March 19.
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Crossword puzzles --
Test your knowledge of Manchester history! If you missed a puzzle, you can find them at
history puzzles
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Remember, the puzzle editor welcomes your ideas for Manchester-history clues.
"Reply" to this email with your not-too-hard puzzle clues.
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Genealogy group --
Meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the History Center, 175 Pine Street.
February 11 topic to be determined.
March 10, we'll welcome professional genealogist Meagan Cairns, Adult Programming Librarian at the Rockville Public Library in Vernon, CT. Before moving to Connecticut, she worked for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library in Louisiana, where she began teaching genealogy classes in 2018. She currently specializes in Connecticut, Louisiana, DNA, and Deep South African-American Ancestry research. She is a member of the Connecticut Society of Genealogists.
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Kids at Porter Street School, now the location of Highland Park School, and a family tree logo.
All are welcome to the genealogy group. .
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The Genealogy group is for both amateur and more experienced genealogists. We explore topics in genealogy, helping each other with research and in overcoming roadblocks. The Genealogy Group consists of Historical Society members, but non-members are also welcome ($3.00 fee for non-members). Visit
Genealogy Page for more info or to contact the coordinator.
Research various genealogical and historical sources on our website, especially on the
Reprints Page, which has Town directories, high-school yearbooks, obits, etc.
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Art classes for all levels including beginners; start at any time!
Classical drawing in the new "mill studio" at the History Center -- enter at 199 Forest Street; parking along the side of the building. Learn to draw accurately and realistically using the sight-size method. Learn important concepts of line accuracy, quality, and value structure by drawing from the lithographic plates of Charles Bargue, a 19th-century master artist and printmaker. Info and to register
classical drawing, Cheney Homestead arts. Instructor
Trudy Mitchell, who can answer questions and describe the program.
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And March 6-8, 2020, painting wi
th Christina Grace Mastrangelo. Dates, details, instructor bios:
Art at the Homestead
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Our January TV show --
Diaries and Memoirs of Manchester. This 44-minute show was recorded in 2010, and includes diaries from the Woodbridge and Jones family, and many others. Watch on Saturdays at 12:00 noon or 8:00 p.m. on Cox public access channel 15, or watch any of our last 50 shows on your computer: go to
Cox channel 15 website, choose "Manchester Program Schedule," and put "historical" in the search box. Watch this, and other local-history TV shows, at your leisure. You can watch this month's show on the Public Access website
"Diaries and Memoirs" TV Show on Public Access TV.
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Membership for yourself or --
Consider a
gift membership
for a friend or loved one. Why join a local historical society, even if you don't live in that town? Some reasons: • support education about the history of the town • support preservation of artifacts and vintage photos • join in advocating for preservation of historic buildings and parks that make Manchester charming.
Print this
online donation form
and mail to 175 Pine Street. Or drop by the History Center, Tuesdays through Fridays from 10:00 to 2:00. Direct questions to 860-647-9983.
Additional ways to donate: Employer matching gifts! Direct United Way donations to the Society. Sign in to Amazon via
Amazon Smile
and have a percentage of your purchases go to the Society. .
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The History Center, 175 Pine Street, is open Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., except holidays. • The Cheney Homestead, 106 Hartford Road, is generally open the second Sunday of the month 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and on special occasions • The Old Manchester Museum, 126 Cedar Street, is open the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m.; closed January through April, reopening in May. • The Woodbridge Farmstead grounds and barn, 495 East Middle Turnpike, at Manchester Green, are open the second and fourth Sundays, noon to 2:00 p.m. May to October.
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