Greenwich Historical Society Archives

Historical Society Celebrates Spring with Programs that Appeal to Lovers of All Things Flora

Greenwich Sentinel·
April 2, 2024·

With spring finally here, gardeners, lovers of flowers, nature and beautiful landscapes start to think about how to make their gardens and homes beautiful sanctuaries. Leading experts in landscape design, the flower trade and floral design will share their knowledge and perspectives on how to do it.

Historical Society Recognizes Women with an Indelible Influence on Social Advocacy and Journalistic Activism

Greenwich Sentinel·
March 12, 2024·

Clare Boothe Luce, Annie Leibovitz, Margaret Bourke-White, Jane Pauley, Helen Keller and Harriet Beecher Stowe are among the trailblazing women who helped to shape the public’s understanding of the world and society through their photographs, reporting and social advocacy. Greenwich Historical Society is privileged to have prominent experts help us to understand how these remarkable individuals left an indelible mark on our society through a series of lectures in March in honor of Women's History Month.

Six Women Whose Iconic Images for LIFE Magazine Helped Create Modern Journalism

Greenwich Sentinel·
March 5, 2024·

Six pioneering women whose photographs for LIFE magazine skillfully captured events on a quickly evolving world stage will be the subject of Greenwich Historical…

Student-Curated Exhibit Celebrates South Asian American Youth Heritage

Greenwich Sentinel·
February 12, 2024·

India Cultural Center, UConn Asian and Asian American Studies Institute and Greenwich Historical Society have partnered on a student-curated exhibit to celebrate South Asian American youth heritage. The ‘Our Story, Our Future’ exhibit features memorabilia student participants collected from oral history interviews with family members on how their stories of immigration and life in India shaped their identities. Their interviews also will help support the state’s K-12 Asian American & Pacific Islander curriculum.

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Renowned Curator to Discuss Ceramic Artist Katherine Choy’s Legacy

Greenwich Sentinel·
January 18, 2024·

Mel Buchanan, RosaMary Curator of Decorative Arts and Design, at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), will present an illustrated lecture on Thursday,…

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Greenwich Historical Society kicks off annual Boutique and Festival of Tabletop Trees

Greenwich Sentinel·
December 1, 2023·

The Greenwich Historical Society will kick off this year’s holiday season in festive style with its much-anticipated Holiday Boutique that will be held at the Greenwich Country Club on 19 Doubling Road in December.

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Greenwich Historical Society celebrates life, works and legacy of pioneering ceramic artist Katherine Choy

Greenwich Sentinel·
November 14, 2023·

In October, the Greenwich Historical Society debuted its latest exhibit, ‘Radical Pots & Cooperative Hands: Katherine Choy and Clay Art Center’ that celebrates the life and legacy of Katherine Choy, the trailblazing 20th century ceramic artist and visionary co-founder of the renowned Clay Art Center in Port Chester, New York.

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Allan Houston and local coaches honored at Greenwich Historical Society benefit

Greenwich Sentinel·
October 20, 2023·

Allan Houston, iconic NBA All-Star, along with 10 renowned local athletic coaches, were honored by the Greenwich Historical Society at the ‘History in the Making’ Award Dinner held at the Belle Haven Country Club last Thursday.

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Historical Society to Present Works of Nationally Renowned Ceramic Artist Katherine Choy

Greenwich Sentinel·
October 17, 2023·

Radical Pots & Cooperative Hands: Katherine Choy and Clay Art CenterOn view: October 18, 2023 – February 4, 2024 Greenwich Historical Society presents Radical Pots &…

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Historical Society’s History in the Making honors Greenwich sports Super-Stars

Greenwich Sentinel·
October 4, 2023·

Sports all-stars who have made a positive impact on the lives of Greenwich’s youth will be honored at this year’s History in the Making Award…

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