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Lost Landscape Revealed
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Lost Landscape Revealed: Childe Hassam and The Red Mill, Cos Cob
January 16- March 28, 2021
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Preservation matters.
Preservation Panel with CT Preservation and Historic Properties of Greenwich. January 27th, 6pm via zoom
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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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Creating Family Archives with Margot Note
Thursday, February 18, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm via Zoom
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Upcoming Events

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Make Preservation History Now! Zoom Panel

Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Protect Historic Properties and Enjoy the Economic and Environmental Benefits                                             ...
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Curator Happy Hour

Curator Happy Hour

Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Join us for a virtual tour of our latest exhibition, Lost Landscape Revealed: Childe Hassam and The Red Mill, Cos Cob. Curator Maggie Dimock will lead the tour through the gallery highlighting...
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Winter Vacation Fun!: Mini Monster Makers

Thursday, February 11th 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm, ages 6-8
Take a page from the book of former Greenwich resident Jim Henson and create some monsters. In this class students will learn a little about Jim Henson’s time in Greenwich, the history...
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winter fun ships in the harbor

Winter Vacation Fun!: Ships in the Harbor

Wednesday, February 10th, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, ages 7-10
Inspired by our new exhibit’s look at the history of Cos Cob harbor, this class will focus on creating a pair of paper boats. Students will learn about Greenwich’s shipping history, historic...
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Chocolate Sunday Celebration 2021

Chocolate Sunday Celebration

Now til February 10, 2021
Our annual Chocolate Sunday celebration takes a new delicious twist this year with a special take–home package to share with your Valentines! Enjoy a specially wrapped package of hot chocolate, sweets and...
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winter fun pointillism painting

Winter Vacation Fun!: Pointillism Painting

Tuesday, February 9th 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, ages 8-12
Re-create and reinterpret the centerpiece of our new exhibit: Childe Hassam’s The Red Mill, Cos Cob. In this session, students will learn about the Cos Cob art colony, Impressionism, Pointillism, perspective and...
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Upcoming Exhibit

Lost Landscape Revealed: Childe Hassam and 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

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Childe Hassam

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.  

Hassam The Goldfish Window

Hassam in Cos Cob

Childe Hassam’s first trip to Greenwich, Connecticut probably took place in 1894 when he paid a visit to his friend, artist John Henry Twachtman, who

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childe hassam the red mill cos cob

Painting the Shipyard

In January 2021 the Greenwich Historical Society will show publicly for the first time a newly acquired painting by American Impressionist painter Childe Hassam, which

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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.

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Dalio
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.

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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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