Forget the shuttle buses, lines and booties for touring Antiquarius
homes in years past. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Interior Designers to Host Virtual House Tours Bringing Cherished Antiquarius Tradition to Comfort of Homes
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Greenwich Historical Society
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Greenwich Historical Society Presents: A Black Suffragist Story from Jim Crow South
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In her epic biography, Alexander reconstructs the life of black suffragist Adella Hunt Logan, the author’s grandmother, in a gripping manner that blends family lore, historical research, and literary imagination. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Adele Logan Alexander, Adella Hunt Logan, Greenwich Historical Society, Jim Crow South, Princess of the Hither Isles, slavery
Domestic Violence Awareness Day Marked by Renewed Push for “Jennifer’s Law”
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State Sen. Alex Kasser proposed “Jennifer’s Law” last winter, but a hearing on the issue was delayed as a result of the pandemic. She committed to bringing it forward again during a news conference in Greenwich on Thursday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Kasser, Greenwich Historical Society, Martin Looney
Historic District Commission Member’s Reappointment Hits a Bump
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While the Appointments Committee voted 9-0-0 in favor of another term for Darius Toraby, the land Use Committee’s vote last week was 6 against, 1 in favor and 5 abstentions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Darius Toraby, George Flouty, Greenwich Historical Society, Historic District Commission, Peter Berg, Strickland Road
Historical Society Presents: Anya Seton, Best-selling Author of ‘The Winthrop Woman,’ Chronicles Life of Elizabeth Feake
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Lucinda MacKethan, an acclaimed scholar of American literature and author of the newly published book Anya Seton: A Writing Life, will present an intimate look at Greenwich native Anya Seton’s creative process, how she balanced writing with raising three children and her conflicted relationship with reviewers. A compelling portrait emerges of a deeply dedicated writer whose life was full of inner turmoil. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Anya Seton, Greenwich Historical Society, Lucinda MacKethan
Historical Society Lawn Concert Will Commemorate 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment
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Justine Goggin’s selections of show tunes, folk songs and contemporary hits for the August 26 concert will honor some of the greatest female songwriters of our time in celebration of the women’s suffrage centennial. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Greenwich Historical Society, Women's Suffrage
Greenwich Historical Society to Host Virtual Founders Day to Celebrate Town’s 380th Birthday
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Calling all Residents to Submit a Birthday Wish to Help Greenwich Reach its Potential: What is Your Wish? Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich Historical Society
Greenwich Historical Society Calls all Residents to Snap Photos of Love Being Shown During Pandemic
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Just snap photos from cameras or mobile devices and submit them with a brief statement about why they show the best of Greenwich during this pandemic. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Historical Society, Greenwich Hospital, This Place Matters!
When a Moment Becomes A Lasting Part of History
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“”She was so excited to see me and was screaming and laughing. It was adorable to pretend to hug and kiss and look forward to the time the glass isn’t there.” – Cathy Horn, Greenwich Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Cathy Horn, COVID-19, Greenwich Historical Society, Mass Observation Project
Edward Washburn: GHS Teacher, Soldier, Casualty of Spanish Flu
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“With a cherry smile and a wave of the hand, He has wandered into an unknown land.” – The Green Witch, November, 1918 Continue Reading →