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Statement of Purpose:

The Bush-Holley House was a boarding house for American Impressionsit artists in the late 1800's and early 1900's. It is a National Historic Landmark as the home of the First Art Colony in Connecticut. On November 15th, The Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich(CT), owners of the site, is opening a visitor center with exhibiton galleries in the c.1805 building. There will be a permanent orientation iinteractive exhibit as well as a two changing exhibitions focused on the history of the town of Greenwich.

Highlights & Collections:

The opening exhibition in the William Hegarty changing exhibtion gallery is entitled "The Lost Landscape of Cos Cob'. It will feature orginal artworks of the Lower Landing of Cos Cob where the site is located. Artists such as John Twachtman, Child Hassam, and Elmer Livingston MacRae will be represented. The exhbition will offer viewers the opportunity to compare the landscape as it was then with the way it is now.

A "sister" exhibtion in the Hands-On History Gallery gives the visitor and opportunity to have a hands-on history experience related to what they have just seen in the Hegarty Gallery.

Exhibits & Special Events:

EXHIBITION FOR CHILDREN and FAMILIES: http://www.hstg.org

Hours:

Visitor Center open year-round Sat 11-4, Sun 1-4, Wed-Thur-Fri 12-4.

Admission & Directions:

• The Visitor Center. s changing exhibitions, including the Hands-on History Gallery and the interactive theater, are free. 
• TOURS:  45-min guided tour of Bush-Holley House is $6 for adults and $4 for seniors and students.  Free for children under 12.  The last tour begins at 3:15pm.  Tours feature early Connecticut furniture, Impressionist art and MacRae. s recreated studio.
• SHOP:  Visit the Bush-Holley shop and choose from an array of decorative arts, cards, craft items, ornaments and books on Colonial life, American Impressionism, and Greenwich history. 
• DIRECTIONS:  unless otherwise noted, all programs take place at Bush-Holley Historic Site located at 39 Strickland Road in Greenwich (Cos Cob), CT, ˝ mile off I-95. s exit 4.  Free on-site parking is available.  The site is three blocks from the Cos Cob Metro North Station and less than an hour. s train ride from New York. s Grand Central Station. 
• For more INFORMATION or for program registration, call (203) 869-6899 x10.  Advanced registration for all programs is strongly encouraged.

Key Personnel:

Barbara Freeman, Victoria Hackman.

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