The “Thirteen Moons” program is an in-depth view of the Pequot’s relationship to the seasons and lifeways. This lecture will also highlight topics of historic preservation, environmental Indigenous activism, food sovereignty, and traditional eastern woodland histories and lifeways. This session will be led by MPMRC Public Programs Manager Nakai Northup, a passionate advocate and activist … Read more
New York City has long been a refuge for LGBTQ people who, in turn, have helped shape the history and culture of the city, region, and nation through countless historic places. Yet, until recently, these contributions went largely unknown and uncelebrated. Since 2015, the award-winning NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project has worked to flip the … Read more
A large obelisk lists the names of the male founders of Hartford buried in the Ancient Burying Ground, but this is not the whole story. This program will look at the lives of women, ranging from the daughters, wives, and widows of those men to the Native, African, and African-American female servants and enslaved women … Read more
Join Greenwich Historical Society in welcoming Neal J. Powless of the Onondaga Nation as he shares an in-depth and detailed history of the indigenous roots of lacrosse and discusses the game’s significance and importance today. Deyhontsigwa’ehs, (they bump hips) also known as the Creator’s Game, has been with the Haudenosaunee (People of the Longhouse) since … Read more
Join the Greenwich Historical Society in an afternoon of summer fun and adventure as we explore the landmarks, people and spaces of past and present that make Greenwich the vibrant community that it is today. Gather with friends and family on a race to track down clues and win the hunt, culminating in a celebration … Read more
In association with the Greenwich YWCA, the Historical Society is sponsoring a Day of Play that encourages Pickleball players of all ages and abilities to participate in a fun-filled day of open play and learning. USAPA Pickleball Ambassador Betsy Underhill will lead instruction on the YWCA courts. Learn more about Betsy Underhill here. 10:00 – … Read more
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