Free Walks with Town Historian and associates 2025

Next date: Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Free history walks in Manchester with the Town Historian and associates 

West Cemetery walk and stone-cleaning demonstration on Sunday, July 13, at 2:00 p.m., located off Spencer Street near the entrance ramp to I-384, accessible just beyond the I-384 on-ramp, which enters the cemetery’s northwest corner on the right. Park either at commuter lot, or drive into cemetery. 

Cheney Railroad walk on Saturday, August 16, at 1:00 p.m., starting at the southeast corner of the shopping center at 220 North Main Street, near 2 Main Street. About three miles roundtrip, with historic commentary.

Center Memorial Park walk visits the park’s monuments on Saturday, September 20 at 1:00 p.m., starting at the front steps of Town Hall, 41 Center Street.

Landmark District walking tour visits former silk mills, related buildings and streets on Saturday, October 11 at 1:00 p.m., starting at 146 Hartford Road. This will be the 50th Landmark District walk.

Walks are held rain or shine; extreme weather cancels. No dogs, please. Info: manchesterhistory.org

 

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