March 6 – July 7, 2024 The Greenwich Historical Society is pleased to present LIFE: Six Women Photographers, featuring the work of six prominent women photographers whose iconic work for LIFE magazine helped create modern photojournalism as it depicted a quickly evolving world. On view March 6-July 7, 2024, the exhibition features more than 70 images by Margaret Bourke-White (1904-1971), Marie … Read more
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
New York Times Journalist and Genealogy Specialist Sheds Light on the History and Humanity of the Native and African Americans in Hangroot through Her Ancestors’ Experiences Greenwich Historical Society Zoom Lecture: April 20, 6PM COS COB, March 29, 2021 – Historian and cultural anthropology specialist Teresa Vega will present the rise and decline of Hangroot, … Read more
Exhibition Celebrates the Ambition, Industry and Delight of Gardens Ranging from the Great Estates to Modest Backyard Varieties May 1, 2021 – September 5, 2021Member Preview Days: April 28, April 29, April 30 COS COB, March 22, 2021 – The fruitful and fascinating history of gardens in Greenwich and the people who designed, tended and … Read more
Series of Events to Culminate with Town-Wide Dedication Ceremony in May COS COB, March 3, 2021 – To shine a light on the history, humanity and contributions of enslaved individuals who resided in Greenwich as early as the 1600s, Greenwich Historical Society is partnering with the Witness Stones Project. Founded in 2019, the Witness Stone … Read more
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