The Gift Shop at the Greenwich Historical Society Shop small, do big things for your community. Why Small Businesses Matter puts a spotlight on the local merchants who donate their time, talent, goods, and services for the betterment of our community. The shop local movement spreads virally as local businesses who are “tagged” have the … Read more
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Greenwich Historical Society reached out to the community to find artifacts that documented the times. GREENWICH, CT — Documenting historical events as they happen is a critical part of human life, as it allows future generations to understand the experiences of those that came before them. The COVID-19 pandemic … Read more
By Robert Marchant | Greenwich Time | May 27, 2021
Slave labor was employed for generations in Greenwich, but there has never been a memorial to the hundreds of enslaved men and women who toiled on farms, built roads and created a prosperous community without any compensation — and little historical recognition.
The Best of Home-grown, Handmade and Local Food, Flowers and Distinctive GiftsNourishing for Heart, Soul and Home COS COB, April 27, 2021 — The Historical Society will host Tavern Garden Markets on alternating Wednesdays, starting May 5 through November. Featuring farm fresh produce and eggs from Double L Market, weekly (BYOV) bring your own vase … Read more
Historical Society Granted Garden Club of AmericaHistoric Preservation Commendation for Bush Holley House and Impressionist Art Colony Gardens Gardens are inspiration for upcoming exhibit:Beautiful Work: The Art of Greenwich Gardens and Landscapes COS COB, April 15, 2021 — Greenwich Historical Society is the 2020 recipient of The Garden Club of America’s Zone Historic Preservation Commendation. … Read more
Come join us for some April vacation fun! The Greenwich Historical Society is offering a series of educational, hands-on activities for the break. In this workshop, students will learn lore surrounding a fairy’s home, from the ancient Japanese Urashima Taro to the Victorian English Goblin Market to the Hudson Valley’s own revolutionary Rip Van Winkle. … Read more
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