Join Curator of Exhibitions Maggie Dimock on a gallery tour of our latest exhibition Beautiful Work: The Art of Greenwich Gardens and Landscapes followed by a casual reception in the Tavern Garden. We will be hosting several 20 minute tours in order to safely accommodate small groups. Christopher Shields, Curator of Library and Archives, will … Read more
Four Greenwich structures owned, designed or dedicated to trailblazing women will receive bronze plaques in recognition of their design excellence and value in preserving Greenwich’s unique architectural heritage. The properties include Mary Tyler Moore’s former stately fieldstone home, the Greenwich YWCA, Innis Arden Cottage and a spectacular multi-winged Tudor dwelling in Rock Ridge. TICKETS AND … Read more
Elementary school students entering 2nd-5th grades are invited to join us for History Camp! History Week Campers will be transported back in time to Greenwich’s colonial era. They will learn about important historical events as well as skills necessary for living in a time without electricity and running water. Campers will have the opportunity to … Read more
Middle School Students entering 6th-8th grades are invited to join us for History Camp! History Week Campers will be transported back in time to Greenwich’s colonial era. They will learn about important historical events as well as skills necessary for living in a time without electricity and running water. Campers will have the opportunity to … Read more
This spring marks the culmination of our first collaboration with the Witness Stones Project, in conjunction with local schools and the local community. Through research, education, and civic engagement, the WITNESS STONES PROJECT, Inc. seeks to restore the history and to honor the humanity and contributions of the enslaved individuals who helped build our communities. Since 2019, … Read more
Come join us for some April vacation fun! The Greenwich Historical Society is offering a series of educational, hands-on activities for the break. In this workshop, students will learn lore surrounding a fairy’s home, from the ancient Japanese Urashima Taro to the Victorian English Goblin Market to the Hudson Valley’s own revolutionary Rip Van Winkle. … Read more