See our booklet, 2026 events commemorating our country's 250th birthday UPCOMING EVENTS
History Center open house: Weds, Thurs., Fri., and Saturday 10:00-2:00. Exhibits, research, museum store. 175 Pine Street. 860-647-9983
Open houses at our other museums -- Woodbridge Farmstead, Cheney Homestead, and Old Manchester Museum -- generally May through October.

Moderately paced one-mile scenic walk on the loop trail at Salter's Pond, starting at the parking lot of Salter's pool, 123 Lydall Street -- plenty of parking. Salter's Pond got […]

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 […]

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 […]