The contest will honor Greenwich’s unique heritage, amenities, cultural diversity and places that make it special and worth preserving. Continue Reading →
Historical Society This Place Matters Photo Contest Starts May 1
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Greenwich Historical Society
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Architect Who Pioneered Loft Living and the Preservation Movement to Speak at Greenwich Historical Society
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Joseph Pell Lombardi will provide highlights of his dazzling portfolio in worldwide historic preservation in his keynote address: Cabins, Houses, Lofts, Skyscrapers & Castles at the Greenwich Historical Society’s Landmarks Recognition Program reception on April 28. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Greenwich Historical Society, Greenwich Historical Society’s Landmarks Recognition Program, Joseph Pell Lombardi
CT Trust for Historic Preservation Honors Greenwich Historical Society’s Reimagined Campus with Award for Preservation Excellenc
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The Connecticut Trust praised the complex for furthering the Historical Society’s mission and revitalizing a place that inspired Impressionist artists. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich Historical Society
Greenwich Historical Society Presents an Evening with World Renowned Interior Designer Steven Gambrel
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Gambrel will give insights into his unique sensibility with recent projects that are featured in Perspectives, including his nineteenth-century townhouse in New York City’s West Village, a Bridgehampton beach house, a rustic, refined Zurich estate, the luxurious Astor Suite in Manhattan’s Plaza Hotel and a charming sea captain’s house in Sag Harbor. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich History, Anne Ogilvy, Catherine Thompkins, Dara O’Hara, Greenwich Historical Society, Mimi Moulton, Steven Gambrel
Cos Cob School Students Reunite after Longest Ever Field Trip in Greenwich
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On Wednesday morning, Cos Cob School students gathered in the auditorium and cheered as confetti fluttered through the air, marking the return of all students to the building following a flood in early October, 2018. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Cos Cob School, flood, Gene Schmidt, Greenwich Historical Society, Greenwich Schools, Michael Reid, Wernert Construction Management
Free Archives Display of George H.W. Bush Memorabilia at Greenwich Historical Society
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Come see the display Celebrating George HW Bush, a former Greenwich citizen in the Greenwich Historical Society archives through December 7. There is no charge to see the display. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Greenwich History, George HW Bush, Greenwich Historical Society, memorabilia display
Antiquarius Kicks Off the Holiday Season in High Style: Events Run Nov 30 – Dec 5
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The Highly Anticipated Holiday House Tour, Boutique, and Antiques Show Are the Greenwich Historical Society’s Biggest Fundraiser Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Giving, Holiday, Antiquarius, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Greenwich Historical Society
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 →