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Greenwich Historical Society Community Artists Series
The Greenwich Historical Society Museum Shop launched the Community Artists Series on March 3, 2010. The program will feature selected artists who work in a variety of media and will highlight examples of their work that complement themes of the Historical Society’s rotating exhibitions.
Art has always been a major focus for the Greenwich Historical Society, whose Bush-Holley House in Cos Cob was a cradle for American Impressionism and the inspiration for many prominent American artists. As a renewed commitment to this artistic legacy, the Community Artists Series has been established to support and encourage contemporary local artists by offering a welcoming venue for the exhibition of their work.
Artists interested in participating in this program should contact
Michele Couture or call 203-869-6899.
MARCH
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
Saturday, March 27, 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
A full day exploring historic quilts through lectures, group sessions and curator-led exhibition tours
$50 for members. $60 for nonmembers. Fee includes box lunch.
Proceed to payment
Click here to download symposium details and registration form
Monday, April 5
Quilts and Quiltmakers Covering Connecticut, 1759-1950
Sue Reich, guest curator and independent quilt historian
11 a.m. –1 p.m.
Learn about historic quilts documented by the Connecticut Quilt Search project and the histories of Connecticut quilt makers and those from Greenwich.
Cost, $15 non-members;$10 members of the Greenwich Historical Society; $10 box lunch
Proceed to payment
Sunday, April 25
A Walk Through the Historic Parks of Greenwich: Byram Park
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The second in our partnership series with the Greenwich Tree Conservancy, this walk will focus on the history of Byram Park. Greenwich Superintendent of Parks and Trees Bruce Spaman and Greenwich Historical Society Archivist Anne Young will discuss the historical aspects of the first park purchased by the Town of Greenwich in 1919 for its citizens to enjoy. (Binney Park was donated to the Town.) Part quarry, part estate and all shorefront, experience this wonderful recreation area as it comes to life in all its spring glory.
Easy to moderate walking. Proper footwear required. Rain or shine.
Free admission but reservations required and space limited.
To reserve call 203-869-6899, Ext. 18.
Monday, April 26
Reconstructing the Lives of Greenwich Women
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Kathleen Motes Bennewitz, Historical Society Director of Exhibitions
Learn how quilts in the Historical Society’s collection revealed the identities of the Greenwich women who made them and town history.
Cost, $15 non-members;$10 members of the Greenwich Historical Society; $10 box lunch
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Tuesday, April 27
Story Barn at Greenwich Historical Society
7:30 pm
Greenwich Historical Society will present the third in a series that is fast becoming one of our biggest draws.
If you didn’t catch the first two Story Barns, don’t make the mistake of missing the next. Story Barn is a unique way to experience oral tradition, explore local lore and get a whole new perspective on the lives of your friends and neighbors. Each storyteller tells a five-minute tale on a given theme. It’s difficult to explain unless you’ve had the experience, but once you have been to Story Barn, you’ll be hooked. The program is inspired by Themoth.org, a New York organization dedicated to “celebrating the ability of stories to honor the diversity and commonality of human experience.”.
Join us for an evening of standup, standout stories straight from the heart.
Space is limited. Proceed to payment or call (203) 869-6899, ext. 18 to reserve.
$15 per person, $10 for members
Light refreshments included
See clips from Story Barn programs:
The Premiere, November ‘09:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjIZ7tyfGNE
All You Need is LOVE, March ’10: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qlf41UCWnc
Monday, May 10
Quiltmaking That Saw Us through the War Years, 1941-45
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Sue Reich, guest curator and independent quilt historian
Learn how the women of "The Greatest Generation" distinguished themselves through quilt making.
Cost, $15 non-members;$10 members of the Greenwich Historical Society; $10 box lunch
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Saturday, May 15
Quilt Discovery and Family Day
12:00 p.m.–3:00 pm
Bring in your family quilts to be examined by quilt historians and conservators. Fun and engaging, instructor-led quilt-making activities for families and individuals of all ages will complement the quilt documentation sessions.
Family Day only: $5 for members. $8 for nonmembers. Children under the age of 6 free.
Quilt documentation: $20 for members. $30 for members. Fee includes examination of two quilts and family day activities; Additional quilts $10 each.
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