Artful Arrangements: Heirloom Dahlias

Join us as we explore the history of and take floral inspiration from Constant MacRae’s masterfully designed floral arrangement. The Art of Flower Arrangement dahlia workshop will present the principles and simple techniques of floral design through demonstration, discussion and step-by-step hands-on instruction along with tips on keeping flowers looking fresh and long lasting…ensuring floral design art success.

Japanese Art and Culture and Japonisme at the Cos Cob Art Colony: A Special Curator-Led Tour of the Bush-Holley House

In this curator-guided tour, visitors will explore the Bush-Holley House with a focus on learning how Japanese art and culture were understood and imitated by American artists of the Cos Cob art colony. Visitors will also receive an introduction to the life and work of artist Genjiro Yeto (1867-1924), a Japanese immigrant who frequented the Holley family boardinghouse, and established a career as a successful illustrator of books for American audiences.

Japanese Art and Culture and Japonisme at the Cos Cob Art Colony: A Special Curator-Led Tour of the Bush-Holley House

In this curator-guided tour, visitors will explore the Bush-Holley House with a focus on learning how Japanese art and culture were understood and imitated by American artists of the Cos Cob art colony. Visitors will also receive an introduction to the life and work of artist Genjiro Yeto (1867-1924), a Japanese immigrant who frequented the Holley family boardinghouse, and established a career as a successful illustrator of books for American audiences.

Story Barn: A Sense of Place

Join Story Barn, led by Bonnie Levison and a long-standing tradition at the Historical Society, celebrating the fine art of sharing our personal histories. Warm, funny, touching and uplifting, Story Barn sessions are sure to leave participants feeling the warmth of our clever and insightful community.

Picnic in the Park: Bruce Park

Join the Greenwich Historical Society in a celebration of summer as we highlight beautiful and historic parks throughout the community. Gather with family and friends to experience the history and natural wonder of Bruce Park. Pick up your picnic basket at our museum store before heading out for an alfresco dining experience in the summer sunshine.

Discover Greenwich Launch and Cocktail Party

Join us as we kick off our 90th Anniversary Celebration and launch our Discover Greenwich program series with a festive gathering celebrating all that our community has to offer. Connect with neighbors and friends as we raise our glasses to 90 years of preserving and interpreting Greenwich history and look ahead to an exciting future together!