Greenwich Historical Society

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Greenwich Historical Society to Honor Centennial of 19th Amendment with Exhibition Spotlighting Local Women

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“An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial” runs February 5 through September 6, 2020. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial, Caroline Ruutz-Rees, Debra Mecky, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Grace Gallatin Seton, Greenwich Historical Society, Kathleen Craughwell-Varda

Greenwich Historical Society’s Antiquarius Holiday House Tour to Feature Five Stunning Homes Decked for the Holidays

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A stately Khakum Wood Tudor, a cozy Milbrook family home, a venerable Belle Haven mansion and a back-country gem are among the fabulous residences included in the Greenwich Historical Society’s Antiquarius Holiday House Tour on Dec 11. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Cos Cob, Greenwich Historical Society, Holiday House Tour, Strickland Road

Greenwich Winter Antiques Show Design Chair Shares Tips for Holiday Entertaining

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Attendees at the Greenwich Winter Antiques Show will see first-hand his genius for creating an imaginative atmosphere when the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center is transformed into an animal kingdom in keeping with Van Wyck’s show theme: Animal Instincts. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Arts, Animal Instincts, Born to Party: Forced to Work - 21st Century Hospitality, Bronson Van Wyck, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Greenwich Historical Society

Cos Cob Controversy Comes to a Head Over Proposed Demo of 1870 Carriage House in Local Historic District

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“It takes commitment to own a house within a historic district, and if you buy here you should have the philosophy of not maxing it out for profit,” – Faith Toraby Continue Reading →

Filed under: Real Estate, Amos Brush House, Aris Crist, Darius Toraby, Faith Toraby, George Flouty, Greenwich Historical Society, Historic District Commission

Panel to Discuss Support Options for Immigrants Seeking Settlement in Greenwich

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Bobby Walker, Jr. and Mary Lee Kiernan join CEO of Connecticut Institute of Refugees and Immigrants in Discussion of Services that Enable Smooth and Meaningful Transitions Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Anna Greco, Bobby Walker Jr, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Claudia Connor, Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants, Greenwich Historical Society, Mar Lee Kiernan

Greenwich Historical Society Announces a Bold New Antiquarius to Usher in the Holiday Season with Chic and Flair

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Antiquarius is critical for the Greenwich Historical Society’s annual fundraising to support arts/education programming. With a unifying theme of Animal Instincts, Greenwich Historical Society will usher in its beloved and highly anticipated holiday extravaganza. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Arts, Antiquarius, Bronson Van Wyck, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Frank Gaglio, Greenwich Historical Society

Greenwich Historical Society Explores the Local Immigrant Experience in New Exhibition

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An American Story: Finding Home in Fairfield County is a portrayal of the experiences of refugees and immigrants who have built new lives in Fairfield County. The exhibition opens October 2 and runs through January 6, 2020. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Arts, An American Story: Finding Home in Fairfield County, Diana Venegas, Greenwich Historical Society, Icli Zitella, immigration, Maha Karamahad

Don’t Miss “The Big Tomato” to Benefit Greenwich Community Gardens

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The Big Tomato 2019 will celebrate the history of gardening in Greenwich and will recognize Sam Bridge Nursery and Greenhouses and McArdle’s Florist and Garden Center for their long-standing history in Greenwich and
for their many contributions to our community. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Greenwich Community Gardens, Greenwich Historical Society, McArdle's Florist and Garden Center, Sam Bridge Nursery and Greenhouses