For over a century, the Bush-Holley House and grounds have nurtured creativity, design and artful living. This year, join us for a series of workshops that celebrate creative expression in all its forms. From floral design and painting, to entertaining and decorating, we offer intimate hands-on workshops with cocktails and camaraderie that foster community connection. Join us July through December.
From May 5 through November, join us on alternating Wednesdays and occasional Saturdays for our Tavern Garden Markets! Tavern Garden Markets feature all things “Home” – from food and flowers to specially curated items that enrich life enjoyed with family & friends.
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.
Foundation House at Old Mill Farm is a 5,800 SF, eight bedroom Elizabethan Tudor featuring antique English oak linen-fold panel walls, a great hall with a 40’ vaulted ceiling, stained-glass windows, quarter-sawn oak floors and a stone rathskeller.
This is the story of the first communal gardens in Greenwich, but throughout its history Greenwich residents would continue to come together to plant and harvest with an eye to the common good.
For over a century, Greenwich has been home to some of the most picturesque gardens in the United States. Designed by leading 20th-century landscape architects, these sprawling pleasure gardens often included sunken pools, sculpted fountains and an array of native and exotic plants.
Due to the unprecedented flooding caused by Hurricane Ida, the Greenwich Historical Society’s Museum Galleries, Library and Archives are closed until further notice. We are thankful that the National Historic Landmark Bush-Holley House, our exhibit galleries, the Vanderbilt Education Center and offices were not damaged. The Museum Store remains open.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help the Historical Society’s cleanup and restoration efforts.
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.
Pollinators are insects (such as butterflies, bees and beetles), animals (such as bats and geckos) and birds (such as hummingbirds and honeyeaters) that bring pollen
Imagine a time when factories could dump all of their chemical waste into the rivers, when every car on the road belched toxic lead into
One of my favorite things to do when the weather gets warm is garden. I love to watch tiny seeds turn into sprouts, sprouts turn
Enjoy all the benefits of membership, and help us 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.
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.
Help us 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.
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