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The Communities and Neighborhoods of Greenwich
Saturday - May 4th - 2 PM
Greenwich Library Second Floor Meeting Room

This exciting and interesting program will look at the many areas of Greenwich, which developed separartely, then merged in 1854 to form the Borough of Greenwich.  

Greenwich Library and The Greenwich Historical Society are co-sponsoring this series.

Architect Patricia Baiardi Kantorki will "kick off" the series with a discussion of the history of Byram from an architectural standpoint. Patricia is the head of an arhcitectural firm, has served on many Town planning committees and is a member of several preservation groups. 

Future talks in the series will be held on the following Saturdays:

 June 29th - Historian Susan Richardson will talk about the history of Glenville.

 July 13th - The history of central Greenwich (Horseneck) will be presented by Historian Davidde Strackbein.

 September 28th - Cos Cob as a maritime and art center will be discussed.

 October 19th - Author Missy Wolfe will speak on Old Greenwich citing her new book "Insubordinate Spirit".

In November there will be a wrap up session to discuss the future of Greenwich.

The program series is free and open to all ages.  No registration is required. 

Call (203) 622-7948 for more information.

Researching Your Irish Ancestors in NYC
Cos Cob Library - Saturday - April 13 - 10:30 AM

Mr. Robert Buggy will describe various resources in New York City
that you can use to find your ancestors.

Free program.  No registration required.  Open to all ages.

A Box of Photos Tells No Tales: Preserving Family History
Bush-Holley Historical Site - Thursday - April 18 - 6:30 PM

Mr. Peter Savigny talks about the latest trend in preserving family
history - using photos in a Ken Burns-like storytelling video.

Admission free.  Call (203) 869-6899 Ext 10 for reservations.

 
Preserving Your Personal Photos and Documents
Cos Cob Library - Saturday - April 27 - 10:30 AM

Mr. Marco Tourno of Images in Old Greenwich will explain how to
select photographs and documents for preservation.

Free program. No registration required. Open to all ages.

Landmarks 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Belle Haven Club - Sunday - April 28 - 5 to 7 PM

This program sponsored by the Greenwich Historical Society explains
how 272 structures have been plaqued as historical buildings.  Plaques will
be presented to newly designated structures - including the Belle Haven Club.

Call (203) 869-6899 for more information.

A Byram Love Story:  Anna and Dan Janesky in 1938
Byram Shubert Library
Saturday - March 23, 2013 - 3:00 PM

Author Nancy Priestly talks about her parents, who lived and loved in Byram during the 1930s.

She'll talk about her recent book, that uses Byram history as a backdrop, titled "I'll Never Leave You".

Genealogy: Researching Your Irish Ancestors in NYC
Cos Cob Library
Saturday - April 13, 2013 - 10:30 am

The Friends of Cos Cob Library presents the first of two genealogical programs for the month of April.

Mr. Joseph Buggy will discuss how to use various resources in the City to research your irish ancestors.

Genealogy:  Preserving Your Past - Photographs and Documents
Cos Cob library
Saturday - April 27, 2013 - 10:30 AM

The second genealogical program deals with handling of family photos, letters, etc.

Local businessman Marco Torno explains how to select materials to preserve and how to take care of them.

These programs are free and open to the public.

Songs of the Civil War
Sunday - February 3 - 4 PM
Greenwich Library - Cole Auditorium

The Greenwich Historical Society presents a program of Civil War era songs
which frame the years of the "War Between the States". 

Musicians will use instruments representative of the period. 

Open to all !  Admission is free !

 
Local History and Genealogy Webpage
Greenwich Library

www.greenwichlibrary.org

This webpage - accessible through the Greenwich Library website - provides
a wealth of information on print and electronic resources to help you research
local history and genealogy. 

Start your research by checking out this useful tool !

Stamford History and Genealogy
Ferguson Library - One Library Plaza - Stamford

Ferguson Library provides a number of resources on-site to research local and Connecticut history.

There is a lot of interesting and useful information on their website also at:

http://www.fergusonlibrary.org/information-research/stamford-history-genealogy

Holiday Tours - Bush-Holley House

Be sure to visit the Bush-Holley House this holiday season!  There is a special Candlelight Tour on Sunday, December 9th, from 4 to 8 pm.  The house is decorated for the holidays as it was in early Colonial times!  Located at 39 Strickland Road in Cos Cob, it's regular hours are 12 noon to 4 pm from Wednesday to Sunday.  Be sure to check out the gift shop for your holiday gifts!  Call (203) 869-6899 for more details.

Oral History Project - Greenwich Library

Don't forget to check out the Oral History Project collection.  A dedicated group of writers has published 850 interviews, which document much of the history of Greenwich. You may even wish to purchase a "Redbook" (one of 137 bound titles) as a holiday gift!  Call (203) 622-7945 or (203) 622-7948 for more information.
 

Microsoft Word Training - Career Coach - Greenwich Library 
Wednesday - December 12th - 10 AM

You may want to "bone-up" on your writing skills so you can write your own family history. The CT Works Career Coach will be here to provide training in word processing.  First come-first serve.  Space is limited!  Call (203) 625-6533 for more details.

Happy Holidays to One and All!

Summer of '42 - Monday - October 22nd - 7 PM - Greenwich Library -  Meeting Room

Sportswriter Jack Cavanaugh talks about Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams and the state of baseball during the onset of World War II. After the book talk, Jack will sell and sign copies of his book.

"A Good Light: The Artist's Studio in Cos Cob and Beyond" - October 3 to January 6th - Bush-Holley House  -  Cos Cob

The Historical Society will exhibit works by such Cos Cob Art Colony artists as Cilde Hassam, John Twachtman and Elmer MacRae.  Call (203) 869-6899 for more details.

"Your Face Squared: Community Self-Portrait" - Now through September 15th - Bruce Museum

The Bruce Museum is asking residents to submit photos to be included in a community self-portrait.  Photos will be anonymous.  For more details, call (203) 869-0376.

Secrets of the Red Book: The Illustrious History of Greenwich's Early Yachting Community

Thursday - September 13, 2012 - Indian Harbor Yacht Club - Steamboat Road - 6:00 PM

Panelists will discuss the creation of the Indian Harbor Yacht Club, and how the club brought key businessmen together for sailing competition.  Following the discussion, attendees may walk the docks off Steamboat Road to view some classic vessels in town for sailing competition.  This event is sponsored by The Historical Society of Greenwich.

Putnam Cottage / Knapp Tavern Museum

Sundays - May Through November - 234 East Putnam Avenue - 1 to 4 PM

This tavern, built in the 17^th century, is known as the place where General Israel Putnam started his flight from the British in 1779.  Docents lead visitors on tours through the kitchen, tavern and other rooms.  There are special programs throughout the year.  The cottage is run by the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.)

Preserving Civil Liberties, Protecting Public Safety

As part of the Greenwich Reads Together initiative, US Attorney James Letten will talk at the library about his experiences in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.  He was responsible for prosecuting the policemen accused of shooting five unarmed citizens during Martial Law. This incident raised serious questions concerning the suspension of civil liberties during emergencies.  This program will be held in the Cole Auditorium on Tuesday, April 24, at 7 pm in the Cole Auditorium.  Admoission is free.

Here are some historical programs I'm sure you'll enjoy this Fall!

Starting Wednesday, September 14th at the Bush-Holley Historical Site:

"Everyday Heroes: Greenwich First Responders"

This exhibit looks at the critical role of firemen, police and EMS staff in keeping Greenwich safe.  It shows how the services have changed over time, and how dependent it is on volunteerism.

Saturday, October 22nd at Greenwich Library at 2 pm

"Mark Twain vs. The Imperialists:  A Republic, Not an Empire"

Ken McDermott-Roe's play about Mark Twain and the Spanish-American War.  Originally broadcast on NPR in 2008.  An interesting, educational and entertaining program with a special appearance by Mr. Twain!

Monday, October 24th at Greenwich Library at 7 pm

AuthorsLive: Karen Jewell discusses her new book "A History of the Greenwich Waterfront".

Karen talks about the Greenwich shoreline from Old Greenwich to Byram.  She will also talk about the creation of the various yacht and boat clubs.

Saturday, November 5th at 2pm at Greenwich Library

AuthorsLive:  "The Leatherman".  Author Dan DeLuca will discuss new information about the transient and the results of a recent exhumation and DNA test.  One of the favorite legends in Greenwich history. 

Grant Radulavsky - who gave a presentation on the Civil War Regiments from Greenwich - has an exhibit at the Bush-Holley House in Cos Cob.  It's titled "Vocies of the Civil War" and  it explores the differences in opinion on the Civil War within the Greenwich community.  Some never before exhibited maps are being shown as well as a 26-minute DVD on the 10th Connecticut Regiment, a highly decorated Union Army group.

The "Life in a Union Camp" exhibit gives families an opportunity to experience how young soldiers lived day-to-day in a typical Union camp.  Ideal for families.

And don't forget the Greenwich Community Artists exhibit.  there are some great landscapes for your viewing.

The Civil war exhibits run through July 31, while the artist exhibit runs through August 24.

Call 203-869-6899 for more details (times, fees,etc.)