Gather. Preserve. Educate.
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Our Mission
“To promote an appreciation of history through acquisition of Manchester historical materials, to assist with restoration and preservation research of homes, churches and public buildings having special historical or architectural significance; to establish a museum open for viewing by the general public; to operate the same for educational purposes; to acquire and display articles of historical significance to the Village of Manchester and adjacent areas; to preserve the history of the area through taped and written interviews with area residents.”
Blacksmith Shop Concert Series
Due to scheduling conflicts, the December 16th Blacksmith Shop Concert featuring Djangophonique, has been cancelled.
Deconstructing the Past of the Sutton/Kolongowski Farmhouse
The workshops that kicked off this project were completed in early November 2023. We have, indeed, discovered a lot that we will be sharing soon. We continue to discover more of the intriguing history of this humble farmhouse in southwest Manchester Township. Built in about 1858, renovated and expanded in 1949, its history is being preserved with support from the Manchester Area Historical Society.
This project is ongoing. After lots of preliminary work, and a few delays, the frame of the house and shed will be taken apart during November to save as much of the lumber and timbers as possible. The last step will be removal of the foundation, with portions of the stone foundation to be saved. A commemorative sign is planned.
We will soon share a few of the fun things we have found. Other plans are in the works.
In the meantime, click HERE for more background on this project and some of our other plans.
