Greenwich Historical Society
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Cos Cob, Connecticut, U.S. 06807
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 Administration Building adjacent to Bush-Holley House | |
| Formation | December 8, 1931 |
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| Type | Nonprofit, Historical Society |
| Headquarters | 47 Strickland Road Cos Cob, Connecticut, U.S. 06807 |
Executive Director and CEO | Carol B. Cadou |
| Website | greenwichhistory |
Formerly called | The Historical Society of Greenwich |
Greenwich Historical Society (also Bush-Holley House Archives and Museum) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated on preserving and displaying history of Greenwich, Connecticut.[1][2] The society hosts exhibits, markets and community events and provides lectures and other educational programs.[3] Founded in 1931, the society acquired the historic Bush-Holley House in 1957.[4] Greenwich Historical Society is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.[5] Further it is a member of Historic Artists Homes and Studios, having a permanent collection of John Henry Twachtman paintings[6][7] and is one of 21 museums of the Connecticut Art Trail.[8]
The society is headquartered at 47 Strickland Road in the Cos Cob section of Greenwich, Connecticut and is managed by the appointed board of trustees and a team of approximately 20 part and full-time staff. The current President and CEO is Debra L. Mecky, PhD.[9][10]