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Cheney Homestead (c.1785), home of Timothy Cheney, clockmaker, and birthplace of the brothers who founded the silk industry. Features gallery of engravings, portraits, quilts, grandfather clocks, antique furniture. The Keeney Schoolhouse, 1751 one-room school.

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Manchester Historical Society

Cheney Homestead (c.1785), home of Timothy Cheney, clockmaker, and birthplace of the brothers who founded the silk industry. Features gallery of engravings, portraits, quilts, grandfather clocks, antique furniture. The Keeney Schoolhouse, 1751

Manchester, CT Historic Homes

Wickham Park

Former estate with over 14 acres of ornamental gardens, panoramic view, six-acre wetlands preserve, woodlands and ponds in 250-acre park. Walking trails, aviary, nature center, picnic areas, sports facilities, 18

Manchester, CT Parks

Residence Inn by Marriott

96 suites (some with fireplaces), fully equipped kitchen, TV, pets;

Manchester, CT Lodging

The Mansion Inn B&B

Once mansion home to the Cheneys, Connecticut's silk barons, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in Historic District. Five rooms, fireplace, private bath, a/

Manchester, CT Bed and Breakfasts

Fire Museum

Located in turn-of-the-century firehouse with hand- and horse-pulled firefighting equipment, 1860 steam fire engine, 1915

Manchester, CT Museums

Things to do near Manchester, CT

Holiday Inn Express

63 units (four suites with refrigerator, coffeemaker, whirlpool; one with kitchen, living/dining room), TV, fitness center....

Holiday Inn Express-Bradley Airport

116 units, TV, pets, exercise room; airport shuttle....

Golf Club Of Avon -White/Blue

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Old Manchester Museum (1859)

Local historical artifacts including Pitkin Glass Works, Cheney Brothers Silk Mills, Bon Ami Soap Co., military memorial. Man...

Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Glastonbury

Connecticut Audubon Society conserves Connecticut’s environment through science-based education and advocacy focused on the...