Mission & Vision
Our Mission
We preserve, share, and celebrate Greenwich history through our collections,
campus, programs and research.
Our Vision
Greenwich Historical will be recognized as the town’s premier cultural hub and the essential destination for discovering Greenwich’s vibrant history. We welcome people of all ages with our engaging experiences, dynamic events and accessible programs that will inspire lifelong curiosity, civic pride and a deep appreciation for how our town’s past shapes the present and future.
Our Strategic Goals
In service of this mission and vision, the Historical Society is framing its work from 2022 through 2027 under the theme of telling a fuller history of Greenwich to a broader audience, with a focus on including, engaging and representing the town’s many communities.
During the strategic plan period, the Historical Society is pursuing the following goals:
Honoring History
Preserving and restoring the historic campus, along with the Bush-Holley House Museum - Greenwich's only National Historic Landmark as an investment in the town's future.
Broader Audience
Raising the profile of Greenwich as a historic town to position the Historical Society as a cultural hub in Connecticut.
Organizational Excellence
Deepen commitment to organizational excellence by building a more diverse, equitable, accessible and inclusive organization.
Preservation & Stewardship
Advocating for and demonstrating the highest standards of collections stewardship, holistic site preservation and operational excellence.
Growth & Sustainability
Ensuring financial strength of the Greenwich Historical Society to enable sustained growth and relevance in a dynamic environment.
Our Core Values
Engage
Enrich
Empower
Resonate
Reflect
History Matters
It connects people to something larger than themselves. People need history to understand the world around them and develop solutions for the future.
– American Association of State and Local History