Museum Access: ‘American Impressionists’ – The Bruce Museum and The Bush-Holley House – Greenwich, CT

Join host Leslie Mueller as she explores the American Impressionists. We begin at the breathtaking Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT learning about American artist’s interpretations of the European Impressionist style and the local connections. Then join Leslie at the nearby Bush-Holley House to take a behind-the-scenes to see where many of these artists lived, exchanged … Read more

Using the PAST to Inform the PRESENT and the FUTURE

Bush Holley House with lilacs

Delamar Magazine | by Georgette Gouveia | Spring 2025 Issue Greenwich Historical Society is one organization that grasps the import of the Roman philosopher and historian Seneca’s advice to “combine all times.” Its library and archives – containing more than 40,000 items, including personal papers, manuscripts, genealogies and maps- are a rich repository of Greenwich’s … Read more

Development Associate

Overview Greenwich Historical Society seeks a Development Associate to join a fast-paced fundraising team.  This position reports directly to the Director of Development (DOD) and will help with donor activity including stewardship, gift entry and acknowledgments in Raiser’s Edge and assistance with administrative tasks.  The Development Associate will spend dedicated time each week on administrative … Read more

Civil War Solider, William Mead

160 years ago today, Abraham Lincoln gave one of the most famous speeches in American history – the Gettysburg Address. This short speech – only 271 words – has remained in the general consciousness of the American people ever since. Although the speech was written to dedicate a cemetery, it spoke mainly of the larger … Read more

Historical Society’s History in the Making honors Greenwich sports Super-Stars

Greenwich Sentinel | October 4, 2023 Sports all-stars who have made a positive impact on the lives of Greenwich’s youth will be honored at this year’s History in the Making Award event on October 12. Greenwich resident Allan Houston will receive the History in the Making Award for his enormous contributions to improving the lives of children in Greenwich … Read more

GHS Announces Greenwich Coaches Nominated to Receive Career Achievement Awards

Fairfield Hamlet Hub | September 2023 Greenwich Historical Society formally announced and congratulated Greenwich scholastic and club coaches who have been nominated to receive awards for excellence in influencing the lives of student athletes. The Sports Coach Awards will be presented at the Historical Society’s annual History in the Making Award Dinner on October 12 by Olympic Hall … Read more