THURSDAY, February 6, 2025: Westchester Sketchers at Greenwich Historical Society

 

Greenwich During the Revolutionary War

A Frontier Town on the Front Line

In preparation for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, the Greenwich Historical Society presents a timely and dynamic exhibition that takes a fresh look at the impact of the Revolutionary War on our community.

The Revolution may have started in Massachusetts, but it soon spread to Connecticut, particularly Fairfield County and Greenwich, the gateway to Patriotic New England. With their safety and livelihood at risk, residents had to choose whether to support American Independence, to remain loyal to King George III or claim neutrality. This is the story of the people of Greenwich and their neighbors in Fairfield County, living, working, fighting, fleeing or dying on the front line of the Revolutionary War.

DETAILS:

DATE: THURDAY February 6, 2025
Start time: 10:00 AM.

LOCATION: Greenwich Historical Society https://greenwichhistory.org/ 

47 Strickland Road, Cos Cob, CT 06807 Phone: 203-869-6899

DIRECTIONS: https://greenwichhistory.org/directions/

TRANSPORTATION from NYC: Greenwich Historical Society is within easy walking distance from the Metro-North New Haven line Cos Cob train station (less than a mile). From the New York bound side, head east on Strickland Road.  From the New Haven bound side, walk under the tracks at the far end of the platform and turn right on to Strickland Road.  Greenwich Historical Society is on the left just past the I-95 overpass.

LUNCH: 12:30 PM.  Bring your own or purchase from the cafe.  

SHOW and TELL: Following lunch, we will share our drawings and tell stories. This is the social part of our day and not to be missed.

NOTES:

- Bring a stool if you have one. It gives you more options.

- Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors. Admission includes access to Museum Galleries, Special Exhibitions and guided tours of the Bush-Holley House.

- Guided tours of the Bush-Holley House are offered at 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, and 3:00 PM.
- If you have any questions, please do not use "reply all."   It will not work. Instead, send a note to Cathy at the email address listed below.

Please RSVP to Cathy Gutterman at westchester@nycurbansketchers.org 

Looking for us? 

Call/text: Cathy at (914) 625-0766 or Marianne at (914) 355-6507

There are no fees. All drawing skill levels are welcome.