Don’t miss an exciting opportunity to see behind the scenes at the Library and Archives! Join us for a docent-led tour of our collection processing and storage areas and a guided look at some specific collections of interest. Tours take place every Friday & Saturday at noon, 1:30 and 3:00 pm, registration recommended. This months … Read more
As part of the town’s America 250 celebration, Greenwich Historical Society is partnering with the League of Women Voters for their 9th annual community case discussion featuring a brand new case reading this year: “An Australian (secret) Ballot for California”. Did you know that for much of the 19th century, a voter’s choice of candidate … Read more
Celebrate the holidays at Greenwich Historical Society’s Annual Holiday Festival! This year’s theme is A Night at the Museum! Dress in festive PJ’s and bring your entire family for fun holiday-themed crafts, decorate your own gingerbread people, and take photos with a special guest from the North Pole in the Historic Barn. A night at … Read more
Join us at the Greenwich Historical Society for our Annual Story Barn, a long-standing Historical Society tradition that celebrates the art of sharing our unique personal histories. Led by Master of Ceremonies, Bonnie Levison, the evening features short, true stories by a variety of volunteer storytellers from the community. Community storytellers follow a new theme … Read more
It’s that time of year again! Bring the whole family for a fun fall day at our annual Fall Scarecrow Festival! Dance to live bluegrass and swing music by Too Blue while you enjoy the fall weather. Sip a cup of cider and dive into a mac and cheese bar with a variety of tasty … Read more
In connection with our current exhibition, The Holley Boarding House: Inspiring American Impressionism, Greenwich Historical Society is excited to offer a hands-on outdoor painting workshop experience this fall. Inspired by the painting traditions of Cos Cob art colony artists like John Henry Twachtman, Theodore Robinson, Childe Hassam, J. Alden Weir, and other American Impressionists influenced by … Read more