The Holley Boarding House: Inspiring American Impressionism
October 28, 2025 – March 15, 2026
Josephine Holley and her daughter Constant Holley MacRae were skilled managers of the Holley boarding house which attracted artists, writers, and others to their charming 18th century home set along the Mianus River in Cos Cob. The picturesque setting and familial environment created by the Holley-MaCraes inspired the creativity of their boarders and led to founding of the first Impressionist art colony in Connecticut.
