The Manchester Sculpture Project

The Manchester Sculpture Project An exciting and long-lasting way of celebrating and honoring the people who have made an impact on th Bennet. They will inspire others to do great things.

We are inspired by the ordinary citizens of Manchester who have done extraordinary things. To honor them, we are raising funds to create life size sculptures and place them in strategic places in Town for the enjoyment, education, promotion and celebration of them and our community. The Manchester Historical Society is acting as our fiduciary agent, so your donations are tax deductible in accordan

ce with the law. The first three honorees are Olympic medalist Joe McCluskey, author Emily Cheney Neville and educator Elisabeth M. They will provide enjoyment for those who want to sit with Emily on her proposed sculpted bench, to run alongside Joe on our famous Race course, and to be reminded of the innovation and heroism of Miss Bennet. Join us with whatever size contribution you can provide. Be a part of the community in a truly meaningful and long-lasting way.

Thank you, Town of Manchester, for watering the flowers at the statue. So hot today!
08/08/2026

Thank you, Town of Manchester, for watering the flowers at the statue. So hot today!

It’s lovely to see Emily being featured in other people’s posts. Thank you, Bellers Music! 
07/16/2026

It’s lovely to see Emily being featured in other people’s posts. Thank you, Bellers Music! 

It looks like Emily Cheney Neville's got a great seat for tonight's concert in Center Memorial Park featuring CT GROOVE.

As we look back in time to our very first piece of legacy art, that of Joe McCluskey the Olympic runner, we saw it was t...
06/24/2026

As we look back in time to our very first piece of legacy art, that of Joe McCluskey the Olympic runner, we saw it was time for Joe to get a little summer cleanup. We thank our latest sculptor, Susan Wakeen, who referred Melanie Serkes to us.

She just moved from PA to East Lyme with her husband who is teaching sculpture at Lyme Academy, and we are so delighted that she did. What a beautiful job she’s done on restoring our dear Joe to his glory.

Joe appropriately sits across from Highland Park Market, in a parklet along the Thanksgiving Day Road Race course.

Go visit him sometime, and if you’d like to put a selfie with Joe on our page, we’d welcome you doing that! 

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If you’d like an electronic copy of the commemorative program from the Emily Cheney Neville statue dedication, provide y...
06/08/2026

If you’d like an electronic copy of the commemorative program from the Emily Cheney Neville statue dedication, provide your email and we’ll send it to you. Fascinating reading!

06/05/2026
She’s installed and given to the Town for their care and keeping! Congratulations to the committee, the donors and to sc...
06/05/2026

She’s installed and given to the Town for their care and keeping! Congratulations to the committee, the donors and to sculptor Susan Wakeen for this beautiful legacy art! Emily Cheney Neville!

This is the last of the three legacy statues that the committee planned 10 years ago. We are proud and delighted at what’s been accomplished, and these amazing pieces of artwork that can be enjoyed for generations.

Joe McCluskey is located across from Highland Park Market, Elisabeth Bennet stands in front of her school on Main Street, and now Emily Cheney Neville is located in Center Memorial Park. Information about Emily can be found in printed booklets which will be donated to the library and the Historical Society for your reading pleasure. Since she is an award-winning author, “It’s Like That, Cat”, you can also find information on the Internet or through the Manchester Historical Society. 

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C/o 175 Pine Street
Manchester, CT
06040

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(860) 647-9983

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