Greenwich Historical Society’s Holiday Celebrations Kick off with Festive Benefit at Mel Gibson’s Former Estate

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Old Mill Farm, the former back-country Greenwich estate of Mel Gibson and home of Foundation House, will sparkle on the November 4 opening night of the Historical Society’s holiday celebrations.

Presented by Oscar de la Renta, an American style icon whose legendary fashions continue to inspire, and sponsored by preeminent jeweler Betteridge and Douglas VanderHorn Architects, the Fall Fěte reception benefits the Historical Society’s programs in education, historic preservation and the arts.

The grand Elizabethan-style estate is perfectly suited to the Historical Society’s commitment to preserving Greenwich’s architectural heritage.

Old Mill Farm, former back country estate of Mel Gibson, and home of Foundation House. Photo: Courtesy of Foundation House

Guests will roam the expansive grounds with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres by famed caterer Peter Callahan and be charmed by Jill and Gill Bumby as they provide a personalized narrative that playfully describes how their appearance is read by the world. Founded on an outlandish concept, the Bumbys are champions of the idea that you can find an authentic and sustainable meeting point between art and commerce while looking for the good in people. Their performance has attracted the Whitney Museum of American Art, Vogue, the New York Times, the New Yorker, L.A. Times, among others.  


Co-chairs Douglas Granteo, Mimi Mouton and Alexandra Kittle are planning an unforgettable evening under the stars. Tiered pricing is offered. Sponsor levels include an invitation to an Oscar de la Renta shopping event at a private home, discounts on Oscar de la Renta merchandise through November 4th, VIP family passes for all Winter Market and Holiday Festival events and complimentary Historical Society family memberships. For more information and tickets: https://greenwichhistory.org/fall-fete/

“This is a critical fundraiser to support our expanded free and low-cost educational programs for local schools, which is especially important this year as the pandemic continues to distance us and our children from each other,” says Historical Society Executive Director and CEO Debra Mecky.  

Fall Fěte sets the stage for a series of holiday-themed events in December that will offer something for all age groups to enjoy. “As in past years, these festive events are designed to help foster a sense of community and connection to Greenwich’s rich history, while supporting our arts and education programming,” Mecky added.