A preserved eighteenth-century farmhouse filled with period furnishings, clocks, artwork, and local artifacts that tell the story of a family whose descendants helped build a major American silk manufacturing enterprise.
General Information
Hours:
Generally open the first and third Sundays of the warmer months: 12pm to 2pm
Also open by appointment and during special events
Hours may vary seasonally
Also open by appointment and during special events
Hours may vary seasonally
Fees:
Admission is typically free during regular open houses
Donations are appreciated
Donations are appreciated
Pet Policy:
Pets are not permitted inside the historic house; leashed pets may be permitted on the grounds during outdoor events.
Closest cities with hotels:
Hartford, Connecticut (approximately 10 mi)
Seasons:
Late spring through fall offers the most frequent public access and special events.
Location:
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=106+Hartford+Road%2C+Manchester%2C+CT+06040106 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT 06040
Website:
How to Get There
From Hartford (10 mi): Take I-84 East to Manchester, exit onto local roads toward Hartford Road, and continue to the historic property at 106 Hartford Road.
Overview
The Cheney Homestead in Manchester was built around 1785 by clockmaker and farmer Timothy Cheney and later became home to the family that built one of America's largest silk companies. The Manchester Historical Society runs it as a house museum on a hillside, with family artifacts and artwork.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article for Cheney Brothers Historic District and official information from the Manchester Historical Society, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
