Saturday, May 22, 2021 1:00 – 4:00pm
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!
Tavern Garden Markets
Wednesdays May 5th – November
From May 5 through November, join us on alternating Wednesdays 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.
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
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.
What Is a Pollinator Garden ?
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
Earth Day: Then and Now
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
The Colonial Kitchen Garden
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
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.
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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.
