Celebrating the Suffrage Centennial
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, granting American women the right to vote. The Greenwich Historical Society is
Greenwich Historical Society curators, educators and docents have come together to bring the best of Greenwich history – our stories, our landmarks, archives and collections – online for all to peruse and enjoy. For educators, parents, and all those curious about Greenwich and our rich history, we welcome to you enjoy.
A Letter from the Director
To Greenwich Historical Society friends, members and supporters, Today, overlooking the quiet Cos Cob Harbor, I am sending my best wishes to you and your
It’s Elementary: Greenwich Resident Helped Introduce a Famous Literary Detective to America
Greenwich is connected to a number of literary and publishing figures, but did you know that former Greenwich resident Irving Bacheller helped to introduce the
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Current Exhibit
An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial
February 5 through September 6, 2020
This dynamic and timely exhibition will take a new look at the history and legacy of the woman’s suffrage movement as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
Thursday, June 4, 2020
History in the Making
Honoring Barbara and Ray Dalio in Conversation with David Rubenstein.
On June 4, 2020, at the Belle Haven Club, the Greenwich Historical Society will be honoring Barbara and Ray Dalio at our “History in the Making” event for their philanthropic contributions to Greenwich and beyond, and their commitment to ensuring a future that offers generations to come opportunities to make our world at large a better place.
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