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Old Manchester Museum (1859)


category : Museums
Local historical artifacts including Pitkin Glass Works, Cheney Brothers Silk Mills, Bon Ami Soap Co., military memorial. Manchester Sports Hall of Fame, research and genealogy library, gift shop.


Admission: Adults $2, children (16 and under) free.
Address: 126 Cedar St.
I-384 Ex. 3
Phone: (860) 647-9983

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