Nancy Wolf, President of Israel Putnam House Association Show #36, Wed., January 29, 2020

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I extend my sincerest thanks to the following for making the January 15, 2020 broadcast possible: Catherine Ladnier and John Mickey Robinson; Kevin M. J. O'Connor of The Jeffrey Matthews Group; and listeners to the Greenwich, A Town For All Seasons Show on Radio 1490 WGCH and WGCH.com anywhere. 

With me on the Wednesday, January 29, 2020 broadcast to talk about Putnam Cottage in Greenwich is Nancy Wolfe, the president of the Israel Putnam House Association. Learn more at PutnamCottage.org. 

Up and down our shores, 18th century historic buildings with connections to the American Revolutionary War are not only still standing, they’re open to visitors like you and me. 

Whether they were the former homes of soldiers or places where notable players in the war of our independence passed through they have a place in our hearts and in the foundation of our history. 

Still revolutionary into the 21st century, Putnam Cottage at 243 East Putnam Avenue is one of the Town of Greenwich’s most iconic historical gems. 

This bright red house on the Boston Post Road has had a long and colorful history. Every time Putnam Cottage’s doors are opened to the public we are offered a chance to rediscover and celebrate with pride a vital chapter of our history. 

Greenwich, A Town For All Seasons airs on Radio 1490 WGCH Greenwich, Connecticut USA, FM 105.5 Stamford and WGCH.com anywhere via live audio streaming. The show is hosted by Jeffrey Bingham Mead, a direct descendant of the 17th century founders of Greenwich, Connecticut. It is the first show ever focused on the stories of Greenwich history as well as that of area communities. Tune-in every-other Wednesday morning after the top-of-the-hour 9:00 a.m. news.  

Kathleen Craughwell-Varda & An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial at the Greenwich Historical Society

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I extend my sincerest thanks to the following for making the January 15, 2020 broadcast possible: Catherine Ladnier and John Mickey Robinson; Sue Hill McClenachan; Kevin M. J. O'Connor of The Jeffrey Matthews Group; Linda Heald; Cathleen Blood of Speritas Capital; and Janeen Bjork, and listeners to the Greenwich, A Town For All Seasons Show on Radio 1490 WGCH, FM 105.5 and WGCH.com anywhere. 

The campaign to grant women the right to vote culminated a century ago with the passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. Greenwich saw women of all backgrounds come together to fight the good fight. 

An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial opens to the public on the 5th of February 2020 at the Greenwich Historical Society. The exhibit illuminates 21st century visitors with the history and legacy of the woman’s suffrage movement as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. 

We’re joined on the Wednesday, January 15 broadcast by Kathleen Craughwell Varda, the exhibit’s guest curator. On Talk of the Town we heard details of An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial. Learn more at the Greenwich Historical Society's web site. 

We recently lost two community icons in Greenwich. 

Lou Caravella was the proprietor of Post Stationery in Cos Cob for decades. He purchased the store in 1953 and worked seven days a week, 15 hours a day until 1988. He also served as the Town of Greenwich Tax Collector from 1998 to 2009.

Douglas L. Francefort passed away January 7 peacefully at home at the age of 91. His major passion was the Book Shed in the recycling area at Holly Hill. He designed it and ran it for many years with the help of many volunteers including his wife. He had a love for reading and enjoyed giving the books away.

The Greenwich Historical Society's cafe in the restored Toby's Tavern is serving hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, salads, pastries and snacks. After perusing the museum store relax in the cafe and access its complimentary free WIFI. Bring your friends, family and colleagues to this undiscovered alternative to crowded coffee shops. Free parking! Conveniently located near the Cos Cob Railroad Station and the village center of Cos Cob, too. 

47 Strickland Road. Hours: M-F 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; weekends noon to 4:00 p.m. Learn more at GreenwichHistory.org or call 203.869.6899. 

We’ll have all this and more as today’s excursion into history unfolds. 

Greenwich, A Town For All Seasons airs on Radio 1490 WGCH Greenwich, Connecticut USA, FM 105.5 Stamford and WGCH.com anywhere via live audio streaming. The show is hosted by Jeffrey Bingham Mead, a direct descendant of the 17th century founders of Greenwich, Connecticut. It is the first show ever focused on the stories of Greenwich history as well as that of area communities. Tune-in every-other Wednesday morning after the top-of-the-hour 9:00 a.m. news.  

Happy New Year 2020!