Greenwich Historical Society
Celebrating the Suffrage Centennial
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, granting American women the right to vote. The Greenwich Historical Society is celebrating this anniversary with the exhibition An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial. With the Greenwich Historical Society’s present closure, many of us are spending more time indoors. For those … Read more
Ceramics by Leon Volkmar
Leon Volkmar (1879–1959) was an American studio ceramicist whose pieces were deeply influenced by the forms and glaze colors of ceramics of the ancient world, many of which were rediscovered and popularized by archaeologists in the early 20th century. With the financial backing of his former pupil, Jean Rice, Volkmar established his pottery enterprise, Durant Kilns, … Read more
What’s in a Name? — First Names
Every name is a piece of history. This is true for names of big things, like towns or countries, but it’s also true for personal names. As much as it might feel like it, the name your parents gave you wasn’t pulled from thin air. It’s not just a random string of consonants and vowels. … Read more
