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Tuesday, March 2
Members Exhibition Preview, A Stitch in Time: Quilts from the Collection
6:00- 8:00 p.m.
March 3--June 13, 2010
Exhibition- A Stitch in Time: Quilts from the Collection
Museum Gallery and Bush-Holley House
Over 25 rarely exhibited quilts made during the 1800s by the descendants of Greenwich’s founding families. These colorful and distinctive quilts made for many different uses and occasions provide a unique window into the lives of women at a time in history when their accomplishments were rarely noted in traditional historical documents. Learn how Greenwich Historical Society researchers uncovered information about the lives of those who lovingly created these beautiful and useful objects as they passed through time and many hands.
Gallery Hours and Admission
Wednesday-Sunday, Noon-4:00 pm. Closed Mondays-Tuesdays.
More questions? Call 203-869-6899, ext. 18.
Admisson to gallery and house museum tour:
Adults: $10, seniors and students $8. Members and children under six free
Monday, March 8
Teachers’ Workshop
4:00-5:00
Teachers will be led on a guided tour of the current exhibition, A Stitch in Time, and receive an Educator’s Guide outlining the school program, suggested activities and curriculum connections. This workshop is free and open to teachers of all grade levels.
Please register by calling 203 869-6899, ext. 18. Registration deadline: February 26, 2010.
Tuesday, March 23
Historic Stone Walls of Greenwich: No Stone Unturned
1:00 pm
Did you ever wonder why stone walls are a recurring visual motif throughout the town of Greenwich? On March 23 at 1:00 pm, The Greenwich Land Trust and the Greenwich Historical Society will join forces for an educational program on the historical significance of these rough-cut gems. Presenters Dan Barrett, Environmental Director of the Greenwich Land Trust and Anne Young, archivist at the Greenwich Historical Society, will talk about the variety of walls throughout town, including how they evolved and why they became such an important part of the town’s landscape. Following the lecture, participants will take a walk on one of the Land Trust’s preserves in back country Greenwich to explore the geology and history embodied in these iconic walls. Fred N. Durante, Jr., Inc. is a generous sponsor of this program. Admission is free, but donations to either sponsoring organization are encouraged. Reservations are required and number of participants will be limited. Location information provided at time of registration.
Sponsored by The Greenwich Land Trust and Greenwich Historical Society
Free admission.
Reservations required. Call 203-869-6899, Ext. 18
Saturday, March 27
Stitching Our Stories: Quilting Traditions from Our Past
9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
A full day exploring historic quilts through lectures, group sessions and curator-led exhibition tours
$45 for members. $60 for nonmembers. Fee includes box lunch.
Proceed to payment
Click here to download symposium details and registration form
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