Celebrate America's 250th!
America's 250th Town Wide Celebration
Join Greenwich Historical Society for an America’s 250th celebration! Free with registration is a town wide celebration. Register to tour the tall ship Oosterschelde, meet reenactors, enter fun giveaways, listen to live music and so much more! For more programs, events, exhibitions and lectures, visit our event calendar.
Sunday, June 28
10am -4pm
FREE event with registration
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
Event Day Features
Tours of the Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde
Reenactors: George and Martha Washington, Benjamin and Deborah Franklin and Benedict Arnold & John Andre
Music by Stony Creek Fife and Drum Corp, Greenwich Choral Society, Sound Beach Community American Pop Band, Chasing Romeo and other local bands
Salute to Veterans
Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem
Revolutionary War Encampment Reenactment
Live demonstrations of printing press, yarn spinning, blacksmithing and more!
Tour The Oosterschelde
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with Greenwich Historical Society! Take a free tour of the historic tall ship, The Oosterschelde, and enjoy fun activities in honor of this momentous birthday. More information coming soon!
Spot Yankee Doodle Doggie!
Yankee Doodle Doggie travels Greenwich!
Yankee Doodle Doggie had a great time meeting George Washington and so many folks at Putnam Cottage but he just remembered he’s missing his dog license! Can you guess where he is now? 🐾
Grab a photo with him and tag @greenwichhistory for a chance to win a limited edition America’s 250th celebration package including branded t-shirts, ornament, sweatshirt and tote bag.
Committee Co-Chairs
Cynthia Chang and Tom Galvin
Generals
Frantz Family
Founders
Blavatnik Family Foundation
The Bernard and Muriel Lauren Foundation
Isabel and Peter Malkin
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Alexandra Robertson
Patriots
Thomas M. Galvin Foundation
Gramercy Funds Management
Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Hyman
Murren Family Foundation
Aide-de-Camp
SeBass Events
Charles Mallory
Delamar Group
Fred N. Durante Jr.
Visit Greenwich CT
Media Sponsor
Support America's 250th | Greenwich
Celebrate America’s 250th in Greenwich! Your donation supports Greenwich Historical Society’s mission to preserve and promote our town’s history and to engage our community through educational programs and events.
Looking for more events? America’s 250th | Greenwich is a series of town-wide initiatives that will take place from July 4, 2025 to July 4, 2026. This yearlong commemoration will feature historical exhibitions, community gatherings, and educational programs that highlight our shared history and inspire a collective future. Stay up-to-date on programs and events by following @greenwich250 on Instagram and visiting the towns America’s 250th | Greenwich webpage.
