Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary as we explore history in partnership with the Perrot Library. An Historical Society educator will come to Perrot Library dressed in costume from 1776 for this interactive Storytime, where kids will be able to learn about the past through the exploration of objects. A small craft will follow the end of the … Read more
Greenwich Historical Society warmly welcomes all to the final installment of our winter lecture series. The presentation extends the exhibition The Holley Boarding House: Inspiring American Impressionism into an in-depth exploration of how the Holley women established a lasting legacy with their boarding house and examines how women have made their mark in preserving national … Read more
Our annual Winter Lecture Series provides introspective insight into the diverse individuals who made the Holley Boarding House a groundbreaking hub of creative expression. Only 100 years after the Declaration of Independence, the Cos Cob area was a true melting pot of people, ideas, and creativity. The unique individuals who found their home in Cos … Read more
This year, our annual Winter Lecture Series provides introspective insight into the diverse individuals who made the Holley Boarding House a groundbreaking hub of creative expression. Only 100 years after the Declaration of Independence, the Cos Cob area was a true melting pot of people, ideas, and creativity. The unique individuals who found their home … Read more
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with Greenwich Historical Society! Take a public tour of the historic tall ship, The Oosterschelde, and enjoy fun activities in honor of this momentous birthday. More information coming soon!
This fall lecture series delves into the foundational documents that created the ideological roots of the United States as we know it. Each month explores a new document, from the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Emancipation Proclamation. By June, learn how the language in these records documented the development of a new nation. … Read more