Meet at the front steps of Manchester's Town Hall, 41 Center Street for this free one-hour walk to visit the park on its 117th birthday. Town Historian Susan Barlow will provide commentary as we visit: the D.A.R. fountain, 101 years old; the Civil War monument, 145 years old: and the Dancing Bear fountain, 113 years old. The park is part of the Main Street Historic District, which was listed on the National Register in 1996. Park behind or on the side of the Town Hall. Rain or shine, so please bring an umbrella if needed. Sponsored by the Cheney Brothers National Historic Landmark District Commission.

Location: 41 Center St., Manchester

Cost: free

For more information, contact:: newsletter@manchesterhistory.org