“With a cherry smile and a wave of the hand, He has wandered into an unknown land.” – The Green Witch, November, 1918 Continue Reading →
Greenwich’s Edward Washburn – Forgotten Soldier in Forgotten War
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Take a Look at the Transformed Greenwich Historical Society Campus
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Greenwich residents will love the new Greenwich Historical Society campus. It’s a place to come celebrate shared memories and honor the town’s history. Opening day is Saturday, Oct 6 from 12:00 to 4:00pm, with a ribbon cutting at 12:30pm. The festivities continue through Sunday. Come check out the new museum, cafe, gardens, archives, and museum shop. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich History, Bush-Holley House, Greenwich Historical Society
US Senator Richard Blumenthal to Officiate Ribbon Cutting of Greenwich Historical Society’s New Campus
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On opening weekend, October 6-7, admission will be free. The site will be open 12:00-4:00pm, and all are welcome. Following the ribbon cutting at 12:30, guests will enjoy live music, children’s activities, and family-friendly tours of Bush-Holley House every 30 minutes. Culinary treats from food trucks as well as beer and wine will both be for sale. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich Historical Society, Peter Tesei, Richard Blumenthal, Scott Frantz
Sign up for a Tour of the Restored of the Historical Society Campus
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The Greenwich Historical Society invites the community to explore their transformed campus. Come see first-hand the blend of historic restoration and new construction at the reimagined site. The tours of the new buildings and grounds are scheduled for October 14 and October 21, Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Greenwich Historical Society, John Bridge
Don’t Miss the Shellfish Commission’s 12th Annual Experience the Sound Event
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This year new participants include a seaweed farmer from The Kelp Farm with information and seaweed tasting, plus an oyster cage fishing boat, face painting a caricaturist, and much more. This is a great, family friendly event! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Conservation Commission, Experience the Sound, Greenwich Historical Society, Shellfish Commission, Stella Mar, tod's point
Historical Society and Greenwich Point Conservancy to Celebrate Town’s Oldest House
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Newly Restored Feake-Ferris House to be Unveiled at Founder’s Day Reception July 18 When This Place Matters! Photo Contest Winners Will Be Revealed. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Chris Franco, Debra Mecky, Elizabeth and Robert Feake, Feake-Ferris House, Founders Day, Greenwich Historical Society, Greenwich Point Conservancy
Ann Meyerson’s RMA Talk on History of Jews in Greenwich is a Reminder of Obstacles Overcome
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Dr. Ann Meyerson gave a presentation on the history of the Jewish community in Greenwich at the Retired Men’s Association on Wednesday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich History, Dr. Ann Meyerson, Greenwich Historical Society
RMA Speaker to Address History of Jewish Community in Greenwich
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Historical Society Guest Curator Dr. Ann Meyerson to Speak on the History and Impact of the Jewish Community in Greenwich Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Dr. Ann Meyerson, Greenwich Historical Society, RMA
Greenwich Historical Society Installs Time Capsule and Cornerstone
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On Saturday, the Greenwich Historical Society installed a time capsule and cornerstone at the site of their new campus, scheduled to open in 2018. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich History, Greenwich Historical Society, time capsule
Greenwich Historical Society Time Capsule to Dedicate New Campus
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Town students are invited to share hopes, dreams and predictions in a time capsule to coincide with the new Greenwich in Historical Society campus. Continue Reading →