Seasons greetings to all during this bright, magical time of the year as I have the utmost pleasure to welcome you to the 20th of December 2022 episode of the Greenwich, A Town For All Seasons Show Podcast.
I'll share with you a sampling of how the holidays were celebrated in Greenwich's history.
"Few people are aware that the Rockefeller family with its "residential park" influenced the orderly development of the central part of Greenwich more than any other landowner," states The Great Estates: Greenwich, Connecticut 1880-1930 by the Junior League of Greenwich.
"The existence of the two Rockefeller mansions is now a mostly forgotten part of the town's history, but the concerned and wise subdivision of the brothers' vast holdings has proved a priceless legacy for the Greenwich they loved."
We'll visit the William G. Rockefeller Estate and Owenoke Farm, principally owned by Percy Rockefeller.
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| Sylvanus Selleck Grist Mill (2018) |
"Sylvanus Selleck got fed up with the trip and decided to build his own gristmill just east of Round Hill Road on his 47-acre farm," wrote Greenwich Realtor Mark Pruner in his column, published on the 16th of December 2022 in the Greenwich Sentinel. "Not only would he get flour for his family, but he'd get paid for providing a valuable service to the neighboring farmers in North Greenwich."
We'll share Pruner's article with you. You'll also learn about a new initiative to preserve the Selleck grist mill. The gristmill dates from 1796. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
You're invited to read my Greenwich Time piece published in 1988 about grist mills in Greenwich.
Published on December 11, 1930 in The Greenwich Press, Judge Frederick A. Hubbard wrote about 'Motion Pictures, Outgrowth of Earlier Inventions 40 Years Ago-Marking Towns and Keeping Up Appearances- Seed Propagation.' I'll have the details.
Thank you, Rick Hansen! Greenwich Library's local history librarian has announced the Heritage with Hoopla Series starting in January, 2023. I'll share details; be ready to mark your calendars. You're invited to join several events to help you achieve your genealogical research. Learn about Greenwich Library's resources here.
Be sure to see Life and Art: The Greenwich Paintings of John Henry Twachtman soon. The exhibit closes one month from now on January 22, 2023. Weekly tours are offered. Mark your calendar for Afternoon in the Archives: Twachtman in His Own Words on Sunday, January 8, 2023 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. $15 members/$20 Non-Members.
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| Preservation efforts are about to get underway at the Thomas Lyon House. Greenwich Preservation Trust is offering tours of the house to those who are interested. Contact Greenwich Preservation Trust for more information. |
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| Members of the Conservation Commission conducted a site walk at the Old Burying Ground at Byram. The gathering was a productive one. Matters concerning the cemetery are expected to be placed on the commission's January, 2023 agenda. |
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| The Horseneck Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution held its Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Old Burying Ground at Byram on Byram Shore Road. |
In Greenwich Life As It Is-And Was, a century ago (1922) it was noted that Christmas in Greenwich "has become more and more celebrated... Never have the Greenwich stores carried such assortments of all kinds of articles, expensive and not costly in price, especially for the Christmas trade, as have been displayed this season..."
We’ll share all sorts of historical news of crimes, fires -perhaps a catastrophe or two -and more!
You’ve come to the right place to learn about the history of the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, one of America's most interesting and extraordinary communities.
We’ll have all this -and more- as history continues to unfold.
I'm Jeffrey Bingham Mead, your host. Thank you for listening to the weekly podcast, now released on Tuesdays.
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The discerning shopper’s destination for unique accessories and gifts, the Greenwich Historical Society's Museum Store is a local gem. The store offers convenient online shopping and pick-up, ample parking and complimentary gift wrapping. Ask about discounts.
Browse the latest arrivals, and relax at the Artists Café during your next visit, too.
The Museum Store is open Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, Weekends 12pm – 4pm.
Our next show is scheduled for Tuesday, December 27, 2022.
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