Discover Greenwich

Creating a Sense of Place

Greenwich Historical Society represents Greenwich at its core—a town as firmly rooted in our nation’s past as it is in shaping its future.

In celebration of our 90th anniversary milestone we present Discover Greenwich, a dynamic series of interactive programs that promotes a sense of place and belonging, sparks dialogue and inspires meaningful connections across our diverse community.  Explore our town’s past, with neighborhood histories, architectural landmarks, self-guided walking tours and featured items from our collections.

Explore our neighborhoods, topography and architecture to illuminate the history and stories behind the vibrant town we know today.

Enrich your knowledge and understanding of Greenwich history to strengthen our connections to the past, to each other and to our collective future.

Engage with members of our community to gain a deeper appreciation of the shared experiences that create our sense of place and feeling of home.

Launch Cocktail Party

Discover Greenwich Launch and Cocktail Party

Did you miss our Discover Greenwich launch party? Here’s a recap! The reception had almost 200 people in attendance! The night started with the reading of a proclamation by Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo declaring May 12 the official launch of Discover Greenwich, offering a series of programs throughout the year that promote a sense of place and belonging. Guests were encouraged to jot down their favorite memories on our Greenwich map and to speak with our videography team. The event had many displays featuring our upcoming programs that explore, enrich and engage our community such as walking tours, lectures and workshops. Enjoy a recap of opening night festivities and faces by viewing the photo gallery and video!

Explore

Explore Greenwich by foot on guided tours throughout our community. Expand  your knowledge and understanding of our various neighborhoods as we strengthen connections to the past and become passionate stewards of Greenwich’s heritage and stories.

Enrich

Lectures, Workshops and Demonstrations

Enrich your knowledge and understanding of the history of Greenwich and the Greenwich Historical Society through a variety of intergenerational programs, workshops and demonstrations that connect lessons of the past with contemporary hands-on learning experiences.

Engage

Engage with members of our community to gain a deeper appreciation of the shared experiences that create our sense of place and feeling of home.

Spring fete for Community Activi

Enrich

History, Resources and Archives

Delve more deeply into the history of Greenwich and the people, places and stories behind our town by accessing our extensive online resources, including historical chronologies, neighborhood profiles and fun facts, local landmarks, essays on a wide range of local interest topics as well as digital archival documents, images and other records to support your property or genealogical research projects.