Summer is on its way out, but the hydrangea in my yard is just starting. The rain has stopped for a few days, allowing for a nice blue-on-blue picture.
Here is the October Calendar. Happy Halloween!!
October Calendar
23 Walks: Downtown Manchester Churches
On Saturday, July 1, Susan Barlow, Town Historian, led a walk around downtown Manchester, explaining the history of some of the churches. Participants met at the town parking lot adjacent to St. James Church.
After learning about Manchester’s earliest (Podunk) and more recent (European) histories and some of the history of St. James Church, we walked past St Mary’s Church to Emmanuel Lutheran.
St Mary’s Church
Gargoyles on the Steeple at St. Mary’s Church
Church Volunteer Valerie Norris met us on the church’s steps and welcomed us inside.
Group photo on the Steps of Emmanuel Lutheran Church
100-year-old Emmanuel Lutheran Church – Dedicated in March of 1923
The first church was built on land donated by the Cheney Family on this spot in 1886 for $3300.
Volunteer Valerie Norris Addresses the Group
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Altar
A Brief Stop in the Cheney Brothers National Historic Landmark District, established in 1978
Sexton Don Wilby Greeted the Group at South United Methodist Church
Quarry Stone for the Church Donated by the Case Brothers
This post briefly overviews the many interesting facts Susan covered during the walk. If you have yet to attend a history walk, I highly recommend it. Susan presents the historical information in an engaging and friendly manner. You will learn about architecture and how Manchester has changed from demolition to preservation. You will understand how different groups and religions discriminated against each other. You will see things for the first time, something you have often walked by and have not seen.
The next walk is on Sunday, September 17, at 1:00, beginning on the front steps of the town hall and continuing into Center Memorial Park.
Here is a link to the booklet describing all of the walks this year: 23 Walks Booklet
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September Calendar
Once in a blue moon…
Photo taken of the blue moon over Manchester on August 30, 2023.
Back to school for Manchester students next week. Here is the calendar of events for September in Manchester.
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Protected: Laurette Speaks
Celebrating 100 Farmer’s Markets During Manchester’s 200th Anniversary Year
The last chance to check out the market on Spruce St is this Wednesday from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Northwest Park will host the fall markets in September and October.
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August Calendar
Enjoy the rest of the summer. Find things to do in Manchester in August by clicking the link to My Calendar below.
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The Road Home – Final Episode
After two days at Custer State Park, we were starting to feel homesick. We changed our original plans and hit the road a day early. We were tired of all the driving, so we camped at private campgrounds closer to the highways rather than state parks. It was a great trip, and this is a beautiful country. We are happy to be home.
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Cody, Buffalo & Custer
We have been home in Manchester for a month and busy catching up with all we neglected for 6 weeks. Seeing this country and visiting some national parks was an exhilarating experience. It also feels great to be home. After this, there will be one more “Travel Away from Manchester” video.
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July Calendar
July is a busy month in Manchester with plenty of outdoor activities.
Independence Day is on a Tuesday this year, and Manchester’s Dutch Fogarty Independence Day Celebration at Manchester Community College is on Saturday the eighth.
You could attend a concert every night except Monday during the second week of July and two concerts on Wednesday.
- Sunday, July 9 – Eric Mintel Jazz Quartet, 2:00 Cheney Hall
- Tuesday, July 11 – Mass~Conn~Fusion, 6:30, MARC, 151 Sheldon Rd
- Wednesday, July 12 – Modernistics Trio, 6:30, Whiton Branch of the library
- Sound Piper Band, 6:00 Wickham Park
- Thursday, July 13 – Restless Mountain Bluegrass Band, 6:00 Center Memorial Park
- Friday, July 14 – Huey Lewis & the News Tribute Band, 7:00, Cheney Hall
- Saturday, July – The Corvettes, Doo Wop Revue, 7:00, Cheney Hall
Remember to stop by the Spruce St Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays.
Here is a link to the July Calendar with information taken from more than 10 websites.
