History From Home
Greenwich Historical Society curators, educators and docents have come together to bring the best of Greenwich history – our stories, our landmarks, archives and collections – online for all to peruse and enjoy. For educators, parents, and all those curious about Greenwich and our rich history, we welcome you to enjoy. If you’d like to contribute to our online resource or have a suggestion for a specific topic of interest, email cshields@greenwichhistory.org.
“So gorgeous was the spectacle on the May morning of 1910 when nine kings rode in the funeral of Edward...
Anya Seton’s goal for her writing is summed up in a single sentence: “[I want to] make history come alive...
Anya Seton: Author, socialite, history lover, and lifelong Greenwich resident. Born Ann Seton onJanuary 23, 1904, the Setons moved to...
By Christopher Shields, Director of Library and Archives A highlight of my work in the Library & Archives is helping...
By Christopher Shields, Curator of Library and Archives Long before online shopping threatened brick and mortar retail businesses, the challenges...
Presented by Christopher Shields, Curator of Library and Archives, Greenwich Historical Society, July 18, 2024 at Innis Arden Cottage, Greenwich...
The Fourth of July is a treasured early summer holiday that carries memories of family fun and celebration. It is...
160 years ago today, Abraham Lincoln gave one of the most famous speeches in American history – the Gettysburg Address....
On February 28th, 1837, the Selectmen of the Town of Greenwich gave permission for the teachers of the North Greenwich...
Our beautiful and all powerful love, my darling, will carry us through everything, and crown us with success and happiness...
Josephine Holley, the proprietress of the Holley boardinghouse, and noted American Impressionist painter John Henry Twachtman were close, supportive friends....
If you’ve ever come across a deed from the eighteenth or even nineteenth century, you’ve probably been confused by the...
In the Library & Archives, we have the privilege to work with and care for the materials that make up...
Archivists are responsible for the care and preservation of historic records – the documents, photographs, and ephemera that keep our...
During June 2022, while digging a trench for a new drainage pipe, construction workers uncovered dozens of objects that had...