Events
On-going: Museum Open for 2010! Open every Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday, July 11 & Sunday, August 1: U.F.O. Beginning in May, we will be seeing UFO’s at the Cheney House - but probably not the kind you are thinking of! UFO stands for UnFinished Objects - craft projects that we begin and then set aside, because we run out of time or reach a problem spot. The Manlius Historical Society will now be providing the time for you to finish these projects. We will host a UFO gathering once a month beginning in May; come for tea or coffee, treats, and time with fellow crafters in the comfortable atmosphere of the Cheney House. An expert in all kinds of handwork will be on-hand to answer questions and help you get past your trouble spots. If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, scrapbooking, beading - just about anything! - please join us on Sundays, July 11 and August 1. The Cheney House is located at 109 Pleasant Street in Manlius. Cost - $5 donation to the Manlius Historical Society.
Manlius Fine Arts & Craft Show - Saturday, October 23, 2010; 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 24; 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Manlius Village Centre, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius, NY 13104. Locally made art and crafts for sale by artisans to benefit the Manlius Historical Society.
Past Events
Tuesday, July 6: “Local Treasures” Presentation at Manlius Library, 1 p.m. Stop in to see many of the special collections of the Manlius Historical Society. 7th grade local history quilt on display at the Library throughout the month of July.
Saturday, July 3: Museum open special hours for Independence Day, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, June 9: Annual Meeting with Guest Speaker Chuck D’Imperio. He will discuss his book, Upstate New York: History Happened Here! 7:00 p.m., Minoa Muncipal Building
Saturday, June 5: Volunteer Work Day, 9 a.m. - ? , Cheney House, 109 Pleasant St., Manlius
Come help us with some spring cleaning at the Historical Society!
Monday, May 31: Museum open special hours after the Memorial Day parade, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Sept 12 - Nov 21, 2009
This fall, the Manlius Historical Society will exhibit, “The Butcher, the Baker, & the Candlestick Maker!,” honoring early local business and traditional industry in our community. The exhibition will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 12 at the Manlius Historical Museum, located at 101 Scoville, Manlius. The museum will be open every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. thereafter until November 21.
November 7 & 8, 2009
33rd Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival
For more details, click here.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - Annual Meeting
Members and the general public are invited to a talk by author Norman Keim, the keynote speaker of the Society's 2009 Annual Meeting. It's "Your Ticket to the Movies." The event is free, but donations are appreciated. There will be a raffle. Event will take place at 7:00 p.m. at Wynwood of Manlius, 100 Flume Rd.
April 25
Join the Manlius Historical Society for a riveting talk by Chuck D'Imperio, author of Great Graves of Upstate New York. Saturday April 25, 3 p.m. at the Cheney House Research Center, 109 Pleasant Street., Manlius.
Author Chuck D'Imperio's fascinating new book, "Great Graves of Upstate New York" is an exciting travelogue, a comprehensive reference work, and a fun and fact filled trivia book focusing on the lives (and deaths) of 70 great American legends. Chuck has visited all 70 gravesites across Upstate New York and has documented the final resting places of an astonishing array of famous (and infamous) Americans." - from the website, www.newyorkgraves.com.
Open March 14, 21, & 28
"Winter Memories in the Town of Manlius"
The society’s winter exhibit will featured artifacts and photographs from our community's favorite winter pastimes.
March 7 - 8, 2009
Our 33rd Annual Antique Show and Sale to be held at Eagle Hill Middle School in Manlius, NY. Join us for this long-running fundraising event. More details available soon. If you are a dealer and would like to participate, please contact MHSDirector@aol.com.
6th Annual Festival of Miniature Trees Schedule, 2008 Join us for some holiday cheer this December! Individuals and community members are encouraged to donate a decorate an artificial "miniature" tree to participate in this 6th annual event that brings community members together for the holidays. More details available by clicking here.
October 4- November 8, 2008
Visitors are invited to the Manlius Historical Museum this fall to see a special exhibit, "Winning the Vote!: Political Campaign Memorabilia Through the Ages," open October 4 - November 8.
The society’s fall exhibit will celebrate the involvement and interest of local individuals in political campaigns, at the national and local level. Kerchiefs from two of President Grover Cleveland's campaigns for President will be featured, as well as information on Matilda Joslyn Gage, as two local individuals who made an impact on national politics.
Additionally, the exhibit will feature campaign buttons, sample paper ballots through the years, a ballot box, newspaper clippings and other remnants from elections of past years.
October 25-26, 2008
Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
October 11, 2008
VOTE for the true meaning of OZ and your favorite OZ character! Stop by the Manlius Historical Museum to cast your vote. Part of the Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundations's "Wonderful Weekend of OZ."
October 4, 2008
Harvest Treasures Hunt. Stop by the museum and local retail stores as you discover the autumn treasures of the village of Manlius! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Opening of exciting new exhibit at museum of Election and
Campaign Memorabilia and Artifacts.
September 20, 2008
Stop by our booth at the Fayetteville Festival! See a cross-section from the legendary F-M Oak Tree, that stood on the lawn of the old Fayetteville High School.
Beard Park, Fayetteville; NOON to sunset.
July 12, 2008- "Minoa Days Festival"
Stop by our table at Minoa Days! (Noon to 5)A full day of fun for the whole family - noon until 9:00 PM at Lewis Park, Minoa. Food, music and entertainment for kids of all ages. Classic car show, showcase for local businesses and organizations, games and entertainment for children, Minoa Fire and Ambulance equipment display, Town of Manlius Police exhibit and other fun events.
Friday, July 4, 2008
After the parade, stop by our museum to see our new
exhibits, visit our blacksmiths, and enjoy some old-
fashion games!
Noon - 3:00 PM
Visitors checked out local collector Robert Good's
war memorabilia at the Cheney House Research
Center on July 4, 2008.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Attic Treasures Sale
Front lawn of Museum
11 AM - 3:00 PM
Books, periodicals, miscellaneous items
June 11, 2008
Annual Meeting
Stickley Museum, Fayetteville, NY
Monday, May 26, 2008
Museum open special hours
Noon - 3:00 PM
May 3, 2008
Dedication Ceremony
in honor of Mary D Cheney Shaw