Join Greenwich Historical Society on Flag Day for a special public dedication and flag-raising ceremony celebrating the installation of our new flagpole and American flag as part of America’s 250th commemoration. This meaningful community gathering will feature a welcome by Executive Director Carol Cadou, the dedication ceremony, presentation of the colors, the National Anthem, and … Read more
The Perrot Memorial Library and Greenwich Historical Society are excited to present Music of America, an outdoor patriotic concert performed by the New York-based band Regal Brass. With this special performance, the concert will feature classic American favorites including: The Star-Spangled Banner, My Country ’Tis of Thee, The Battle Hymn of the Republic, God Bless … Read more
Join us on Saturday, May 9th, for a day celebrating America’s rich history of needle arts alongside the Nutmeg Stitchers chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America! Stitchers will be spread across our campus, demonstrating their process and techniques alongside completed works. In our historic barn, shop for supplies to start your next needlepoint or … Read more
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 Peopling Greenwich lecture series. The presentation follows 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 … 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