Tour The Oosterschelde​

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!

Documenting America: Fall Lecture Series

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

Behind the Boarding House: Winter Lecture Series

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

Behind the Scenes Archival Collections: Ephemera

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. This months … Read more

Behind the Scenes Archival Collections: Historic Photographs

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 and … Read more

During this season of gratitude and goodwill, help us make history!

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