Greenwich Historical Society

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The Galleries

Stop into our galleries for a moment of quiet reflection and enjoy the state-of-the-art setting showcasing our art colony collection.

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An Unfinished Revolution:
The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial

Visit our Online Exhibit

December 2-4, 2020

Our Premier annual fundraiser, Antiquarius celebrates the decorative arts, antiques, architecture and design with our House Tour, Holiday Boutique, and Antiques & Design Show. Tickets are AVAILABLE NOW!

We're open, but operating carefully.

Our museum store and grounds are open and welcoming visitors daily. Admission to our Museum Galleries is available through advanced online ticket reservation only. Visitors may tour our Permanent Collection Gallery to see artworks by members of the Cos Cob art colony and other highlights from our museum collections. Learn about our current visitor policies and plan your visit.

Upcoming Exhibit

Childe Hassam:
The Red Mill, Cos Cob

January 16 – March 28, 2021

An intimate focus exhibition celebrating the Greenwich Historical Society’s recent acquisition of a luminous 1896 canvas by American impressionist artist Childe Hassam, titled The Red Mill, Cos Cob

We’re still celebrating...

Our Great Lawn and historic Barn are perfect for intimate gatherings . In this difficult time, our space is perfect for smaller events – tented on the great lawn or using our Barn, grounds and galleries for corporate meetings, bridal showers, birthday parties, engagements, anniversary parties and small weddings.

History from Home

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.

Did You Know? Message Received!: Greenwich Was Site of Early Breakthrough in Global Communication

Did you know that the first Trans-Atlantic shortwave message was sent from a small structure near the corner of Clapboard Ridge Road and North Street

Old Holley House, Cos Cob by John H. Twachtman

Twachtman’s Old Holley House, Cos Cob

Run by Josephine and Edward Payson Holley from 1882 through 1900, and subsequently by their daughter Constant Holley MacRae, the Holley House was the base

Celebrating the Legacy of Genjiro Yeto

Sharing Genjiro Yeto’s story with visitors is a critical aspect of our educational and interpretive program at the Greenwich Historical Society.

Education Resources

Our Education Team is hard at work creating content for students, teachers and parents. Find interesting facts, at-home projects, and learning guides updated regularly here on our site. Have contact you would like to see? Let us know at hlodge@greenwichhistory.org.

Colonial Cooking: Dandelion Honey

Today, I’m going to teach you how to make dandelion honey. No bees involved. Flower flavored sweets and syrups were popular from early colonial days all the way to the late 1800’s.

Stained Glass Windows

Glass was invented in the Middle East in the 1st century AD. Syria quickly became the glass capital of the world. The Syrian people created

Colonial Cooking: Butter in a Jar

Learn how to make butter at home with this step by step video.

In this unprecedented time, help us continue to fulfill our mission...

to preserve and interpret Greenwich history to strengthen the community’s connection to our past, to each other and to our future. Show your support by renewing your membership or making a gift today.

Upcoming Events

Greenwich Landmarks Recognition Reception and David Ogilvy Preservation Award

Sunday, April 25, 2021

The 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote, and the brave women who made it possible inspiresthis year’s Landmarks Recognition program. Four Greenwich structure...

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

History in the Making

Honoring Barbara and Ray Dalio
in conversation with David Rubenstein

in 2021, the Greenwich Historical Society will honor 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.

Support Us

Antiquarius

December 2-4, 2020

We're open, but operating carefully.

Childe Hassam:
The Red Mill, Cos Cob

We’re still celebrating...

History from Home

Did You Know? Message Received!: Greenwich Was Site of Early Breakthrough in Global Communication

Twachtman’s Old Holley House, Cos Cob

Celebrating the Legacy of Genjiro Yeto

Education Resources

Colonial Cooking: Dandelion Honey

Stained Glass Windows

Colonial Cooking: Butter in a Jar

In this unprecedented time, help us continue to fulfill our mission...

Upcoming Events

Greenwich Landmarks Recognition Reception and David Ogilvy Preservation Award

History in the Making

Honoring Barbara and Ray Dalio
in conversation with David Rubenstein

Sign up for our Newsletter

We’re Open!

Our Galleries, Museum Store and Archives are open.

Reservations are required for the galleries.

Or visit our grounds

Antiquarius

December 2-4, 2020

We're open, but operating carefully.

Childe Hassam: The Red Mill, Cos Cob

We’re still celebrating...

In this unprecedented time, help us continue to fulfill our mission...

History in the Making

Honoring Barbara and Ray Dalio in conversation with David Rubenstein

Sign up for our Newsletter

We’re Open!

Our Galleries, Museum Store and Archives are open.

Reservations are required for the galleries.

Or visit our grounds

Childe Hassam:
The Red Mill, Cos Cob

Honoring Barbara and Ray Dalio
in conversation with David Rubenstein