Greenwich Historical Society

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An Unfinished Revolution:
The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial

Welcome to the Greenwich Historical Society

Help us document this extraordinary time in history as we collect written materials, photos and stories that will paint a picture in years to come of our shared experience during the coronavirus pandemic.

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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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The Greenwich Historical Society
89th Annual Meeting

Greenwich Historical Society Members: Save the date for our 89th Annual Meeting, on September 30, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., for an opportunity to learn about

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The Greenwich Historical Society’s Annual
Fall Festival

Join the outdoor fun at our much anticipated annual Fall Festival. Bring the whole family to the Historical Society or an afternoon of music, scarecrow

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Princess of the Hither Isles: A Black Suffragist’s Story from the Jim Crow South
An Evening with Author Adele Logan Alexander

Born during the Civil War into an affluent family of mixed race—black, white, and Native American—Adella Hunt Logan became a key figure in the fight

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SOLD OUT:
The Merlin Band (9/17)

Perfect summer nights call for picnics, friends, and live music… all safety distanced outside! Sponsored by the First Bank of Greenwich, our outdoor music series has been a hit….and it’s still rolling! Reserve your tickets for two upcoming concerts today!

We’re still celebrating...

Party with us! Our Great Lawn and historic Barn are perfect for events up to 100 guests. 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 retreats, bridal showers, birthday parties, engagements, anniversary parties and small weddings.

Current Exhibit

An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial

On view through November 1, 2020

This dynamic and timely exhibition will take a new look at the history and legacy of the woman’s suffrage movement as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

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.

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.

Letters from Sgt. Rich

A Memorial Day remembrance of an Army Ranger from Cos Cob who was killed during the D-Day invasion.

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.

November 17, 2020

History in the Making

Honoring Barbara and Ray Dalio in Conversation with David Rubenstein.

This Fall, the Greenwich Historical Society will be honoring 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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Upcoming Events

The Greenwich Historical Society
89th Annual Meeting

The Greenwich Historical Society’s Annual
Fall Festival

Princess of the Hither Isles: A Black Suffragist’s Story from the Jim Crow South
An Evening with Author Adele Logan Alexander

SOLD OUT:
The Merlin Band (9/17)

We’re still celebrating...

An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial

History from Home

Twachtman’s Old Holley House, Cos Cob

Celebrating the Legacy of Genjiro Yeto

Letters from Sgt. Rich

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...

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 for the summer.

Admission is free, but reservations are required for the galleries.

Or visit our grounds

SOLD OUT: The Merlin Band (9/17)

We’re still celebrating...

An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial

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 for the summer.

Admission is free, but reservations are required for the galleries.

Or visit our grounds

SOLD OUT:
The Merlin Band (9/17)