Join Maggie Dimock, Greenwich Historical Society Curator of Exhibitions and Collections, for an illustrated evening lecture on renowned American Impressionist artist Childe Hassam and his close ties to the village of Cos Cob. Learn more about the thriving art colony that grew around the 18th-century Cos Cob boardinghouse run by the Holley family (now operated … Read more
Join us for our second Story Barn via Zoom. Story Barn is 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 (in person or virtual!) feeling the warmth of our clever, and insightful community. Led … Read more
While we’ll miss our annual Candlelight Holiday Event, we are committed to offering festive tours of our c.1730 Bush-Holley House during the month of December. Period decoration, including special holiday items from our collections will be on display on these small, docent-led tours. All tours require advanced registration at www.greenwichhistory.org or call 203.869-6899.Click here for … Read more
Why was the ERA proposed? Why was it controversial? We encourage those of all ages in our community – from students to seniors – to join us and recommit to our democratic process through healthy debate and constructive compromise. All attending will read a short historical case in preparation for discussion. Interested in participating? Take … Read more
Join the outdoor fun at our much anticipated annual Fall Festival. Bring the whole family to the Historical Society or an afternoon of music, scarecrow making, Enjoy live music performed by popular bluegrass–swing band Too Blue, while families enjoy scarecrow making, storytelling and a scavenger hunt throughout the afternoon. Tickets are available for individuals ($10 … Read more
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