This spring 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
Our annual Winter Lecture Series is inspired to provide introspective insight behind the diverse individuals who made the Holley Boarding House so successful as a hub of creative expression. Only 100 years after the Declaration of Independence catalyzed the founding of the United States, the Cos Cob area was a true melting pot of people, … Read more
Don’t miss an exciting opportunity to see behind the scenes at the Library and Archives! Join us for a docent-led tour of our collection processing and storage areas and a guided look at some specific collections of interest. Tours take place every Friday & Saturday at noon, 1:30 and 3:00 pm, registration recommended. December tours … Read more
Don’t miss an exciting opportunity to see behind the scenes at the Library and Archives! Join us for a docent-led tour of our collection processing and storage areas and a guided look at some specific collections of interest. Tours take place every Friday & Saturday at noon, 1:30 and 3:00 pm, registration recommended. November tours … Read more
Don’t miss an exciting opportunity to see behind the scenes at the Library and Archives! Join us for a docent-led tour of our collection processing and storage areas and a guided look at some specific collections of interest. Tours take place every Friday & Saturday at noon, 1:30 and 3:00 pm, registration recommended. October tours … Read more
As part of the town’s America 250 celebration, Greenwich Historical Society is partnering with the League of Women Voters for their 9th annual community case discussion featuring a brand new case reading this year: “An Australian (secret) Ballot for California”. Did you know that for much of the 19th century, a voter’s choice of candidate … Read more