2025 Historical Calendars now on the shelves at local businesses

by Marsha Chartrand

So you need a last-minute Christmas gift? Just in time for the holidays, the 2025 Manchester Area Historical Society Calendar is available throughout Manchester.

Each year, the many never-before-seen photos from Manchester’s past are a great attraction to Manchester fans and history buffs alike. This year, although just making its debut last weekend at Christmas in the Village, you’ll find plenty to keep you informed throughout the cold days of winter yet to come.

Calendars remain a bargain at just $10 each and are available at plenty of locations in and around the community, including River Raisin Mercantile, Keith’s Barbershop, Marti’s Salon, Andrews Chiropractic, Linda’s Diner, Fredonia Grocery, Bridgewater Sales and Service, the Blacksmith Shop, and through a member of the Historical Society

Did you hear about the Boy Scout camp-out up at the water tower? Remember the bowling alley? Did you know the original Village Hall on Clinton Street, now the Edward Jones office of Dan Baldwin, almost never got built? This Manchester trivia and much more can be found in the pages of the new calendar. Don’t miss out! Get your calendar today!

For as little as $1 a month, you can keep Manchester-focused news coverage alive.

by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.