Archive for May, 2007

Bush-Holley Historic Site is Open Free to Public for Connecticut Open House Day

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

In conjunction with the 3rd Annual Connecticut Open House Day on Saturday, June 9, the Bush-Holley Historic Site located at 39 Strickland Road will be open to the public free of admission from 12 to 4 p.m. The Open House Day is a one-day statewide event to pay tribute to Connecticut’s unique world of history, […]

Art in the Yard: Artist Workshops and Plein Air Painting at Bush-Holley Historic Site: June 12 – 14

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

From Tuesday, June 12 to Thursday, June 14, the Bush-Holley Historic Site will hold Art in the Yard, a three day event featuring three, two-hour workshops for artists. Participants are invited to enjoy the beauty of the grounds at the home of Connecticut’s first art colony as they work in watercolor, oil painting or pastel […]

Historical Society to Offer Garden & Architecture Tour of “Chelmsford,” Sunday, May 20

Friday, May 11th, 2007

2007 Signs of the Times - Five Greenwich Houses will receive Landmark Plaques
In conjunction with National Historic Preservation Month, on Sunday, May 20, the Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich will host a garden and architecture tour of the turn-of-the-century estate “Chelmsford” and present the 2007 Signs of the Times landmark plaques to five […]

Bush-Holley Historic Site: Nature and Art

Thursday, May 10th, 2007

Nature and Art
Saturday, May 19, 2007
See the grounds of Bush-Holley Historic Site in full bloom. Learn about the different flowers and plants that have grown here over the years and how they inspired artists who visited. Let the spring-time blossoms serve as inspiration for your own artistic creation.
Girl Scouts work towards your Outdoors Creativity Badge.
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