Heritage Day special events

S.H.A.R.E. - The South Manchester history, arts, recreation and education collaborative - is proud to offer a variety of special events and activities during Heritage Day on Saturday, June 11 from 10 am to 3 pm. There is something for all ages and interests.

Attendees can tour exhibits at the Old Manchester Museum, Manchester History Center, Cheney Homestead and Keeney School House. The CT Fire Museum will be open with a special display showcasing the 1944 Hartford Circus Fire.

Children will enjoy the “Touch a Truck” event at the Lutz Children’s Museum as well as the “Rail Road Magic Show” presented by Magician Debbie O’Carroll at the Mary Cheney Library.

Shoppers will want to check-out Downtown Manchester shops and the Little Theatre of Manchester (LTM) Tag Sale at Cheney Hall, where tours of Cheney Hall will also be offered.

Feel the need for some refreshment? Visit Downtown restaurants for a bite or experience a real Tea Shop at Cheney Hall where you can partake of delights for a small fee. Did you know that Cheney Hall was once a Tea Shop?

All ages will enjoy the stimulation of the South Manchester Arts Treasure Hunt, developed by Chris O’Brien of the Manchester Art Association. Participants use the contest form provided to “hunt” for art & architectural features found in the South Manchester area. Correct entries are eligible for a prize drawing.

Linking together all the S.H.A.RE. activity sites is a free, old-fashioned trolley that will travel between event sites from 11 AM to 3 PM. The route takes approximately 30 minutes and allows riders to experience a mode of transportation from a bygone era.