Originally built by the Tods in 1887, the old livestock and storage barn is the oldest surviving structure at Greenwich Point. Once the town purchased the estate in 1945, the barn underwent many renovations until, at last, it housed a concession stand, a first aid station, and lifeguard lockers. In 2012, Superstorm Sandy pummeled … Read more
Dear Greenwich Historical Society members and friends, I hope that you, your family, and your loved ones are safe and healthy. Here in Cos Cob, we have been carefully following developments related to Covid-19 and establishing plans to welcome the community back to our site in a way that will be safe for visitors and … Read more
Sharing Genjiro Yeto’s story with visitors is a critical aspect of our educational and interpretive program at the Greenwich Historical Society.
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.
This week’s video explores a tiny object with immense legacy – a small “picket pin” that once belonged to suffragist Alice Paul, the founder of the National Woman’s Party.
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 both the art of glass blowing and stained glass. For hundreds of years, glass made in Syria was sent all over the world. It was prized for its clarity and … Read more
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