Category Archives: Greenwich
Music of Civil War times to be performed in Greenwich
During an afternoon of song and readings, a complement of local musicians will explore the lyrical history of the Civil War on authentic period instruments – drums, banjo, fiddle, harmonica, concertina, bugle and guitar.
Historical society seeking nominations for historic preservation awards
The Greenwich Historical Society is calling for nominations for its 2012 Preservation Awards, which will honor individuals, organizations and projects for their contributions to the preservation of Greenwich’s historical resources. The project or activity must be of historical and/or architectural … Continue reading
Greenwich summer history camp still has space
The Greenwich Historical Society has openings remaining it its summer history and art camp held at its Bush-Holley historic building. Children participating in the summer camp next month will visit historical sites in Greenwich, role play historical characters, learn what … Continue reading
Greenwich Historial Society to host chef
John Barricelli, baker, author, and host of television’s Everyday Baking program will appear at the Greenwich Historical Society, 39 Strickland Road, on Tuesday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to noon for a tasting , book talk and signing of The SoNo Baking … Continue reading
How Civil War era rhetoric compared to battlefield reality
As the cost in human life became painfully clear in the Civil War, each side used art and writing to sustain their ideals. Greenwich Historical Society visitors can learn how that Civil War era rhetoric expressed through artwork compared to … Continue reading
Sculptures of American Leaders Collection focus on historic figures
Kenneth R. Bruno will be the first featured artist in the Greenwich Historical Society’s 2011 Community Artists Series. Drawn from an oeuvre of over 180 sculptures, the American Leaders Collection focuses on historic figures, who displayed strength of character in … Continue reading
Vintage wedding jewelry to be showcased
In conjunction with the Greewich Historical Society’s exhibit on antique wedding gowns and other antique wedding momorabilia, the Betteridge store will showcase vintage wedding jewelry from Betteridge’s estate collection, as well as examples of more contemporary trends in engagement and wedding … Continue reading
Antique wedding gowns, wedding memorabilia shown in Greenwich
The Greenwich Historical Society will run its exhibit on weddings, “From This Day Forward: LookingBack at Greenwich Weddings,” through March 6. The exhibitexplores wedding celebrations from colonial times through the mid-twentieth century, using individual wedding stories to illuminate the larger … Continue reading
Historian to talk on Puritan politics and Greenwich’s female founder
Greenwich historian and author Missy Wolfe will explore the Puritan politics of the 1640s that threatened the life of Elizabeth Winthrop Feake Hallett, Greenwich’s English female founder. This illustrated lecture, held in conjunction with the Greenwich Historical Society’s current exhibition, … Continue reading
Investigating a burying ground mystery
The Meade Family Burying Ground in Cos Cob has had a mystery for years. When you enter the cemetery, you notice a small downswing off to the right side closest to the Mill Pond. Why was it there? It certainly did … Continue reading
