MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MANCHESTER, CT

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The Manchester Historical Society (MHS) is located in Manchester, Connecticut and is dedicated to preserving and sharing the town’s history. MHS was founded in 1892 to foster an appreciation for Manchester’s past and to ensure that its rich history is not forgotten.

MHS is located in the Cheney-Armstrong House, a historic landmark built in 1812 that was originally the home of a prominent family in the area. The society’s collection includes artifacts, documents, photographs, and other materials related to Manchester’s history.

The MHS hosts a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year. These include lectures, workshops, and exhibits on various topics related to Manchester’s history. The society also offers field trips and guided walking tours of historic sites in the area.

In addition, MHS publishes a quarterly newsletter that keeps members informed about the society’s activities and events. The society’s library is open to the public and houses a wealth of resources related to Manchester’s history.

MHS is run by a board of trustees and is supported by memberships, donations, and grants. The society’s mission is to foster an appreciation for Manchester’s past and to ensure that its history is preserved for future generations.

MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MANCHESTER CT. US MID #8400900044

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
106 HARTFORD ROAD
MANCHESTER
CT
06040

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MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8400900044
Name MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.764489, -72.523506
CODES FIPS State Code: 09
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 515101
US Census Block: 1001