Greenwich Connecticut History

Greenwich, Connecticut was named after Greenwich, England. It was originally called Elizabeth’s Neck. The Siwanoy Indians once roamed the Greenwich terrain.

Greenwich was founded by Captain Adrian Block. After being under Puritan Rule, Greenwich transitioned into the Dutch way of life. However, the Greenwich settlers allied the British during the French and Indian War.

In 1766, the first private school in Greenwich was opened by John Perrott. However, Greenwich mainly became a summer resort, a place of refuge from city life. In 1732, the Bush-Holley House was erected for artists.

Among those who stayed in Greenwich are Childe Hassam, John Twactman and Theodore Robinson. Another individual who frequented Bush-Holley House was Emer Livingston MacRae.