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

Discover the ConneCT-NY Culture Trip: A Perfect Day of Art, History, and Inspiration Along the Coastline

Living Greenwich | January 21, 2025 Looking for a unique way to spend a day while celebrating the rich cultural tapestry of the Connecticut/New York coastline? The conneCT-NY Culture Trip offers a thoughtfully curated adventure through three incredible sites: the Clay Art Center in Port Chester, NY, the Flinn Gallery at the Greenwich Library, and … Read more

Dinner at the Cos Cob Art Colony

Connecticut Explored | IN THIS ISSUE: EAT UP! | Volume 23/Number 1/Winter 2024-2025 “You Can ImagineWhat a Feast We Had”: By Kelsie Dalton The Cos Cob Art Colony emerged as the cradle of American Impressionism in 1890, when the first classes from the Art Students League of New York hopped on trains to bucolic Cos … Read more

Four Distinctive Properties Awarded Plaques For Architectural Significance

Antiques and The Arts Weekly | October 18, 2024 | pg 46Historic Homes & Properties compiled by Madelia Hickman Ring COS COB, CONN. -The Land­ marks Recognition Program awarded plaques to First Congregational Church Meeting House in Old Greenwich, the former Rosemary Hall Gymnasium now on Brunswick School property, and two private residences: Greenwich’s Stonycrest … Read more

Explore ‘Greenwich During The Revolutionary War’ With Local Historical Society

Antiques and The Arts Weekly | September 27, 2024 | pg 24 COS COB, CONN. -In anticipation of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of independence in 2026, Greenwich Historical Society presents a dynamic exhibition that takes a fresh look at the impact of the Revolutionary War on Greenwich and surrounding communities. “Greenwich During … Read more

All in the Family, The Historical Society Honors Generations of Philanthropy

Greenwich Magazine | Valarie Foster Luxury fashion retailer Scott Mitchell is feeling honored and humbled. Honored because he and his family are this year’s recipients of the Greenwich Historical Society’s History in the Making Award. Humbled because of the high esteem he holds for the nine award winners that have come before: Allan Houston, Barbara … Read more