Greenwich Historical Society
47 Strickland Road
Cos Cob, Connecticut 06807
Museum Galleries:
The Museum Collection is comprised of objects that are connected to and convey the history of the Town of Greenwich and Bush-Holley Historic Site, the home of Connecticut’s first Impressionist art colony at the turn of the 20th century.
Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Free admission to the public is available on Wednesday. No registration needed, just walk in!
Office, Museum Store and Cafe:
Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 12 noon to 4:00 pm
Bush-Holley House:
Wednesday-Sunday, 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Tours last 45 minutes. Call for reservations.
Library and Archives:
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Appointments available during office hours.
Holiday Closings:
Thanksgiving Day, November 23
Christmas Day, December 25
New Years Day, January 1st
Plan Your Visit to the Greenwich Historical Society: https://greenwichhistory.org/visit/
Upcoming events: https://greenwichhistory.org/ghs-events/
Walking Tours: https://greenwichhistory.org/walking-tours/
Lectures, Workshops & Demonstrations: https://greenwichhistory.org/lecture-workshops/
The Bush-Holley House
A unique presentation provides visitors with two distinct time periods: the New Nation (1790–1825) and the Cos Cob Art Colony (1890–1920). Eight evocative, well-documented rooms tell a story of change over time, while the historic buildings, landscape and gardens evoke the turn of the twentieth century when Cos Cob became the first art colony in Connecticut, a cradle of American Impressionism. Bush-Holley House welcomes visitors for guided tours Wednesday through Sunday at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 pm Access to the house is by guided tour only; tours leave from the museum lobby in the new museum building adjacent to the parking lot.
Docent led tours are offered Wednesday through Sunday at 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, and 3:00 pm.
The Bush-Holley House online tour and links to teacher and student resources were made possible by the National Park Service Cost Share Challenge Grant program.
Link to Bush-Holley House: https://greenwichhistory.org/history-of-bush-holley-house/
The Greenwich Historical Society was founded in 1931 to collect and chronicle the vibrant history of Greenwich, Connecticut. It operates the circa 1730 National Historic Landmark Bush-Holley House, a cradle of American Impressionism. The structure began life as a home for prosperous merchants and gained recognition later as a boarding house and gathering place for many prominent American artists and writers. The Greenwich Historical Society also includes an art gallery, which features rotating exhibitions and a museum store; and an extensive research library and archives. It maintains an active calendar of lectures, school programs, live storytelling evenings, community events, and summer camp.
Link to Website: https://greenwichhistory.org
Image Credits: greenwichhistory.org unless otherwise noted.
