Our Commitment to Education

Education is central to our mission.  Each year, the Historical Society provides educational programming to thousands of local public and private school students, including school tours, professional development programs for teachers, and interactive digital learning resources.  We work closely with teachers to design programs that complement classroom learning and fill in crucial gaps in art, social studies and civics curricula.

School Programs

Our interactive, inquiry-based programs give students the opportunity to creatively explore topics and sharpen their critical thinking skills. Each experience is specially designed to complement classroom teaching while providing students and teachers a memorable day full of fun and discovery. 

Title One School Partnership

In partnership with  a Title 1 magnet school, this program, which includes the first through the fifth grades, gives students an opportunity to visit the Bush-Holley Historic Site each year to learn about local history, develop an appreciation for art and build a foundation for lifelong learning.

Witness Stones

The Witness Stones project brings students, teachers and local historians together to learn, research and celebrate the lives of enslaved people where they lived and worked. Records show that at least fifteen enslaved people have lived and worked at the Bush-Holley House site in Cos Cob.

Art & History Camp

Explore Connecticut’s colonial history and the works of the Cos Cob Art Colony through games, crafts and hands-on fun. Creative young minds will spend time in our historic gardens and (air-conditioned!) barn, exploring their surroundings using art, science, and old-fashioned ingenuity!

Scout Programs

The educators at the Greenwich Historical Society are familiar with badge requirements for all levels of both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Our 60-90 minute programs are available between the hours of 1-5 p.m. Each visit includes the Bush-Holley House Historic Site patch. 

Projects at Home

Gather the family and explore history and activities right from home! Our Education Team is hard at work creating content for students, teachers and parents. Find interesting facts, at-home projects and learning guides updated regularly here on our site. Have an idea for something you would like to see? Let us know!

Schedule your visit today!

School programs can be scheduled Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. One adult chaperone is required for every 10 students. Standard onsite programs are 2 hours long and can accommodate up to 2 classes at a time. Most standard programs can be adapted into extended onsite programs, which are 2.5 hours long and can accommodate up to 3 classes at a time. Outreach and virtual programs are 45 minutes per session and can accommodate one class per session. 
 
We are happy to work with you curriculum goals to develop programming for students. Contact us to discuss custom programs and pricing. Please note that custom programs will need additional preparation time to conduct research and create materials, and will be subject to additional fees.

2025-2026 School Program Pricing

 Standard Onsite Programs: $200 per Class 

– 2-hour program
– Can accommodate up to 2 classes at a time
 
Extended Onsite Programs: $250 per Class
– 2.5-hour program
– Can accommodate up to 3 classes at a time
 
Materials Fee: Additional $25 per Class
– For Create Your Own Impression and Life in Colonial New England 
 
Outreach Programs: $125 per Class
– Can accommodate 1 class at a time
 
Virtual Programs: $75 per Class
– Can accommodate 1 class at a time