Holiday Concert December 15, 2010

The Manchester Historical Society is sponsoring a free holiday concert on Wednesday December 15 at the First Congregational Church at 7 PM. The concert will be presented by the Tall Spire Ringers, the resident hand bell choir of the First Congregational Church directed by Lynne Welsh. A variety of Christmas music will be played on handbells and choirchimes. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For further information please call Bob or Sally Treat at 362-2523.

New Officers and Directors of Manchester Historical Society

At the September 2010 Annual Meeting the following officers were elected: Dick Smith, President; Bill Badger, Vice President(Acting); Pat Dupree, Treasurer; Sally Treat, Secretary(Acting; Judy Harwood, Curator. The Directors electer were Ted Hopkins, Larry Lee, Bill Lewis, Kim Rizio, Sally Treat, Bob Treat, Terry Tyler and Marge Wilbur. It is the intent over the coming months to profile these Board members.

MHS is planning on supporting the town plans for the 2011 celebration of the 250th year of of the Chartering of Manchester. These plans and projects will be announced over the next coming weeks and months. If anyone has an interest in volunteering or joining MHS please contact Judy Harwood at 362-3708.

Peter Henry: living at Burr and Burton plus Robert Frost

On November 17 Peter Henry will speak at 7PM at the First Congregational Church about his childhood years living in the headmasters house at Burr and Burton. He will also share anecodotes and bring memorabilia from his familys friend the noted Vermont poet Robert Frost. For more information please contact Bob or Sally Treat at 362-2523. The program is free and open to the public.