Hassam in Cos Cob
Childe Hassam’s first trip to Greenwich, Connecticut probably took place in 1894 when he paid a visit to his friend, artist John Henry Twachtman, who
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Curator Happy Hour
Bring your own happy hour beverage of choice and join us for a virtual curator’s gallery talk focused on the Greenwich Historical Society’s latest exhibition,
Painting the Shipyard
In January 2021 the Greenwich Historical Society will show publicly for the first time a newly acquired painting by American Impressionist painter Childe Hassam, which
Twachtman’s Tiger Lilies
The following essay is the second to appear here in anticipation of John Henry Twachtman Online, the comprehensive record of Twachtman’s art by Lisa N.
Did You Know? Message Received!: Greenwich Was Site of Early Breakthrough in Global Communication
Did you know that the first Trans-Atlantic shortwave message was sent from a small structure near the corner of Clapboard Ridge Road and North Street
Twachtman’s Old Holley House, Cos Cob
In early 2020 the Greenwich Historical Society received a generous grant from the Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Horowitz Foundation for the Arts in support
Celebrating the Legacy of Genjiro Yeto
Sharing Genjiro Yeto’s story with visitors is a critical aspect of our educational and interpretive program at the Greenwich Historical Society.
Letters from Sgt. Rich
A Memorial Day remembrance of an Army Ranger from Cos Cob who was killed during the D-Day invasion.
Suffrage Stories: Alice Paul’s Picket Pin
This week’s video explores a tiny object with immense legacy – a small “picket pin” that once belonged to suffragist Alice Paul, the founder of the National Woman’s Party.
The Lost Girl
An old photograph of a poolside sculpture reveals details about a family tragedy and a historic home.
Suffrage Stories: The Color White
Kathy Craughwell-Varda, curator of An Unfinished Revolution, describes how women have worn white over decades to show support for women’s rights.
Serious Business of Yesteryear
Greenwich Historical Society has undertaken a major project to digitize the published transcriptions of the earliest minutes of the Greenwich Town Meetings so that they will also be available online on the Greenwich Historical Society’s website.