Come join us for some April vacation fun! The Greenwich Historical Society is offering a series of educational, hands-on activities for the break. What Will My Garden Grow? In this workshop, students will learn about the life of a plant from seeds to fruit. Tied to our Spring 2021 Beautiful Work: The Art of Greenwich … Read more
Join us for a local look at the Early Native- and African-American experience in Greenwich with researcher and historian Theresa Vega. Our discussion will include the rise and decline of the community of Hangroot, the area of Round Hill Road where her ancestors lived for generations, as well as her extended family’s fight to save … Read more
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