Education Resources
The Colonial Kitchen Garden
One of my favorite things do when the weather gets warm is garden. I love to watch tiny seeds turn into sprouts, sprouts turn into
April Break Workshop: Building a Fairy House
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
April Break Workshop: What Will My Garden Grow?
Come join us for some April vacation fun! The Greenwich Historical Society is offering a series of educational, hands-on activities for the break. What Will
An Introduction to Impressionism
What is Impressionism? Impressionism is an art movement that began in France in the late 1800’s. It is also the art style most associated with
Winter Vacation Fun: Mini Monster Makers
Take a page from the book of former Greenwich resident Jim Henson and create some monsters. In this class students will learn a little about
Winter Vacation Fun: Ships in the Harbor
Inspired by our new exhibit’s look at the history of Cos Cob harbor, this class will focus on creating a pair of paper boats. Students
Winter Vacation Fun: Pointillism Painting – SOLD OUT !
Re-create and reinterpret the centerpiece of our new exhibit: Childe Hassam’s The Red Mill, Cos Cob. In this session, students will learn about the Cos
Pomander Balls – A Holiday Craft
Pomander balls have become a classic Christmas image. The oranges, beautifully studded with a pattern of cloves, can be found in many colonial house museums
Colonial Cooking: Dandelion Honey
Today, I’m going to teach you how to make dandelion honey. No bees involved. Flower flavored sweets and syrups were popular from early colonial days all the way to the late 1800’s.
Stained Glass Windows
Glass was invented in the Middle East in the 1st century AD. Syria quickly became the glass capital of the world. The Syrian people created
Colonial Cooking: Butter in a Jar
Learn how to make butter at home with this step by step video.
Suffrage Word Search
One hundred years ago the 19th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution was signed, giving women the right to vote. In our exhibit, An Unfinished Revolution:
