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Beautiful Work:
The Art of Greenwich Gardens and Landscapes

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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Hangroot: The Early Native and African Presence in Greenwich with Teresa Vega

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 6:00 - 7:00 pm

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2021 Art History & Landscape Lecture

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The Pen and the Trowel: Authors, Their Gardens and Mine with Marta McDowell
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 6:00 pm via Zoom

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A Family Garden Party for all Ages

Make a flower crown and dance around the Maypole, Decorate a birdhouse, Plant seedlings, jump into the scavenger hunt, bubble station, lawn games & more!

Upcoming Events

2021 Art History and Landscape Lecture

May 12, 2021

6:00 pm

The Pen and the Trowel: Authors, Their Gardens and Mine with Marta McDowell Emily Dickinson once described herself as “a lunatic on bulbs.” For the past 30 years Marta McDowell, author and...

Hangroot: The Early Native and African Presence in Greenwich, CT with Teresa Vega

April 20, 2021

6:00 pm

Join us for a local look at the Early Native- and African-American experience in Greenwich with researcher and historian Theresa Vega. Our discussion will include the rise and decline of the community...

April Break Workshop: What Will My Garden Grow?

April 15, 2021

1:00 pm

Come join us for some April vacation fun! The Greenwich Historical Society is offering a series of educational, hands-on activities for the break. What Will My Garden Grow? In this workshop, students...

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.

From Farms to Farmerettes: Greenwich’s Agricultural Past

Now famously home to exclusive housing developments and luxury retailers, the Town of Greenwich began as an agricultural enterprise. Historically, this was a necessity. After

Spotlight on Sylvia Wilks: Greenwich Heiress, Recluse & Philanthropist

Sylvia Ann Howland Green Wilks (1871-1951) was the daughter of tycoon Hetty Green, aka “The Witch of Wall Street,” the richest woman in America during

Women’s History Month: Greenwich Women Leave Their Mark

Every year March is designated Women’s History Month by Presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. To mark

History from Home: Families

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.

The Colonial Kitchen Garden

One of my favorite things do when the weather gets warm is garden. I love to watch tiny seeds turn into sprouts, sprouts turn into

Fairy house workshop greenwich histosrical

April Break Workshop: Building a Fairy House

Come join us for some April vacation fun! The Greenwich Historical Society is offering a series of educational, hands-on activities for the break. In this

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April Break Workshop: What Will My Garden Grow?

Come join us for some April vacation fun! The Greenwich Historical Society is offering a series of educational, hands-on activities for the break. What Will

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.

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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.

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.

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Beautiful Work

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Lost Landscape Revealed

UPCOMING & OTHER

Saturday, May 22, 2021 1:00 – 4:00pm

A Family Garden Party for all Ages

Upcoming Events

2021 Art History and Landscape Lecture

Hangroot: The Early Native and African Presence in Greenwich, CT with Teresa Vega

April Break Workshop: What Will My Garden Grow?

History from Home

From Farms to Farmerettes: Greenwich’s Agricultural Past

Spotlight on Sylvia Wilks: Greenwich Heiress, Recluse & Philanthropist

Women’s History Month: Greenwich Women Leave Their Mark

History from Home: Families

The Colonial Kitchen Garden

April Break Workshop: Building a Fairy House

April Break Workshop: What Will My Garden Grow?

History in the Making

Honoring Barbara and Ray Dalio
in conversation with David Rubenstein

Become a member.

We’re still celebrating...

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

CURRENT EXHIBIT

PAST EXHIBIT

UPCOMING & OTHER

Saturday, May 22, 2021 1:00 – 4:00pm

A Family Garden Party for all Ages

History in the Making

Honoring Barbara and Ray Dalio in conversation with David Rubenstein

Become a member.

We’re still celebrating...

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

Honoring Barbara and Ray Dalio
in conversation with David Rubenstein