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Historical Society Brings the Best of Greenwich History Online

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In this difficult time, Greenwich Historical Society will be continuing its mission of preserving and interpreting Greenwich History to strengthen the community’s connection to our past, to each other and to our future. While the galleries, museum store and Bush-Holley House will remain closed to the public until at least April 22,the Historical Society is working to fulfill its mission and commitment to the community in new way to bring the best of Greenwich history – its stories, landmarks, archives and collections – online for all to peruse and enjoy.

Highlights of the initiatives:

  • Daily Stories for Appreciating Greenwich’s Rich History:
    Each day a new story will be featured in org and via social media for educators, parents, and all those curious about Greenwich, for enjoying the town’s rich history.
  • History Happening Now: Sharing Experiences for Posterity
    The community is encouraged to document and share their experiences or topics of interest. For example: Have you taken photographs showing desolate spaces that would normally be bustling with people? Have you used unexpected free time to write journal entries, letters or poetry reflecting on the sense of isolation (or other emotion) that results from efforts to contain the virus and rate of infection? What signs have you seen around town that speak to the prevalent sense of caution and uncertainty? Maybe you’ve witnessed acts of great kindness and generosity (or their tangible results). These are just a few examples of the experiences and stories the Historical Society would like to capture for posterity in the archival collection. The website will feature a local gallery of the contributed images. Find more information and to submit images, by emailing cpandolfino@greenwichhistory.org

 

  • Online Archives Showcase the History of Greenwich
    The Archives photograph collection, containing more than 40,000 prints, film negatives, slides and glass plates, is an enormous visual resource for those interested in the history of the Town of Greenwich, especially its development from a nineteenth century farming and shipping community to the commercial and residential center with strong ties to New York City that Greenwich is today. Access it greenwichhistory.org/cdm/landingpage/collection/p16714coll1?utm_source=A+Letter+from+the+Director&utm_campaign=A+letter+from+the+Director&utm_medium=email.

 

  • Virtual Education: Sarah & Her Town and Resources for Teachers
    The Historical Society’s Education staff has been working to recreate online resources for teachers. Sarah Bush and Her Town program, which almost every 3rdgrade student in Greenwich experiences, will be presented virtually this year. Additional education resources are being developed and posted at org and requests are being honored that support the evolving online teaching formats. Reach out to the Education staff about resources for teachers (cpandolfino@greenwichhistory.org)

Spring Events Rescheduled
The spring events calendar is being rescheduled and reformatted. Updates will be posted via emails, the Historical Society website, and social media platform. The staff and volunteers of the Historical Society look forward to opening the galleries and museum store as soon as possible for the community to enjoy. In a few weeks, the lilacs, heirloom gardens, and arbors will be blooming with the beauty and optimism that had inspired so many artists and residents through the centuries here in Cos Cob.

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