Pomander balls have become a classic Christmas image. The oranges, beautifully studded with a pattern of cloves, can be found in many colonial house museums during the holidays. But what are they, how they did they come to grace our homes, and how do I make one? The answers await below.. Pomander balls began not … Read more
Washington, (October 26, 2020) –The National Trust for Historic Preservation will present the Trustees Emeritus Award for Excellence in the Stewardship of Historic Sites to the Greenwich Historical Society in Cos Cob, CT. The organization is one of nine award winners to be presented by the National Trust during its 2020 Past Forward Online National … Read more
This holiday tradition transforms the Historical Society lobby into a festive wonderland, featuring community-crafted trees by local designers, merchants, nonprofit organizations and garden clubs.
Showcases Holiday Design, Entertaining and Decorative Arts from Greenwich Style Makers November 19 – December 6, 2020 Greenwich Historical Society’s Antiquarius will have a new VIRTUAL look this season and it is bound to delight. Themed ‘Together at Home’, the holiday extravaganza to celebrate the decorative arts, antiques, architecture, and design features treasured classics, including … Read more
Childe Hassam’s ‘The Red Mill Cos Cob’ Captures Mianus River Waterfront COS COB, October 22, 2020 – With the recent acquisition of the Childe Hassam painting The Red Mill, Cos Cob, a momentous addition to its collection of American Impressionist paintings, the Historical Society furthers its mission to connect visitors to the past and interpret … Read more
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