Annual Report

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a new home for greenwich history

The reimagined Greenwich Historical Society is the result of the Greenwich Historical Society’s Board of Directors, Capital Campaign and Construction Committees. It has been made possible through the generous support of more than 125 private citizens, local businesses and public funding agencies. More than 90% of the Historical Society’s $6.75 million fundraising goal, of which every dollar has been matched, has been achieved to date. If you would like to invest in this great endeavor that will build community value for generations to come, we invite you to call Development Director Katrina Dorsey at (203) 869-6899 and find out what the excitement is about.

For more information, call 203-869-6899 or visit www.greenwichhistory.org www.greenwichhistory.org greenwich historical society by the numbers

Letter from 2,156 Letter from the Executive visitors walked back in time through the digital the Chairman Director collections portal, digitalgreenwichhistory.org Board of Trustees Alease Fisher Tallman Since its founding in 1931, the Greenwich Historical Society has I have been honored to serve during a period of remarkable Beth Taylor Officers been collecting, preserving and disseminating the history of expansion for the Greenwich Historical Society. I cannot say ï Catherine Tompkins Davidde E. Strackbein Hugh B. Vanderbilt, Jr. the town for the benefit of both current and future generations. enough about the dedication and generosity of the people who Chairman Betsy Vitton During this period, the Historical Society has significantly are making this possible, or about the many hours of planning 4,169 David O. Brownwood Carrie Wallack expanded its activities to address the challenges of documenting and study by the board, staff and volunteers that have gone into children and families Vice Chairman Lynne Wheat and preserving the cultural, demographic and architectural thinking through the complex issues that we face to significantly discovered that history and art can be fun and inspiring Jessica S. Guff Honorary Trustees heritage of the Town of Greenwich, which was founded in 1640. increase our services to the community in our new facilities. during family, school and Vice Chairman Jan Calloway camp programs Catherine Tompkins Dorothy M. Hall The accomplishments and statistics chronicled in this annual To remain relevant and responsive to the Vice Chairman Susan G. Larkin report reflect a watershed year in fulfilling our mission. We broke evolution of the town, preserving and sharing John W. Moffly, IV Bruce D. Dixon ground to launch a newly reimagined National Historic Landmark Genevieve Reed Greenwich’s history is a continuing challenge. ï Treasurer Gloria Van Norden campus, which will enable the Historical Society to provide It’s important, and it’s our mission. Isabel Malkin Jean Wallace innovative exhibitions, creative preservation initiatives and 35,881 Corresponding Secretary rewarding educational programs to the Greenwich community, Thank you for your involvement this past year in the work and visitors explored the many facets of Greenwich which we are dedicated to serve. activities highlighted in the following pages. I look forward to Debra L. Mecky, Ph.D. Professional history at our website, Executive Director and CEO Advisory Board your continued enthusiasm and support as we complete the This expansion of our services required long hours, hard work, greenwichhistory.org John Dixon restoration of Toby’s Tavern to the art colony era, expand our Trustees sustained commitment and widespread community support. Susan G. Larkin Ashley Allan parking and continue construction of the new building that will Meriwether Schmid We have been blessed with dedicated members, extraordinarily ï Thomas P. Clephane provide universal accessibility for returning and new audiences to generous donors, a visionary Board of Trustees, a highly devoted Bea Crumbine enjoy our expanded collections, exhibitions and visitor amenities. Suzanne C. Frank professional staff and exceptional volunteers. We extend our 163,062 Robert H. Getz heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your invaluable efforts and enjoyed our posts on Facebook, and 28,211 shared Jessica S. Guff support. Gray W. Hampton, III our highlights and Melissa Hawks Without you, the fulfillment of our mission to happenings via Twitter M.E. Kjaernested Debra L. Mecky, Ph.D. Barbara MacDonald preserve and share our town’s history would not Executive Director and CEO Joseph J. Morrow be possible. Anne Ogilvy David G. Ormsby Emma Pennington Cover: Back views of Bush-Holley Historic Site Ellen T. Reid Panorama photo: Christopher Shields, October 10, 2017 Deborah G. Royce Photo: Elmer MacRae and Constant Holley MacRae with twin daughters Constant Leigh Ann Ryan Davidde E. Strackbein and Clarissa behind Bush-Holley House, circa 1910, Chairman, Board of Trustees William E. Finch Jr. Archives, Holley/MacRae Family Papers Painting: Elmer MacRae (1875–1953), Back of the Old House, 1910, oil on canvas, gift of Shirley Fogwell, 1996 2

Creative Work, Creative Play: Jane and Jim Henson (April 5 – Oct. 8, 2017), What a (literally) groundbreaking year it was curated by Karen Falk and Karen Frederick A Home for as we explored the people and events that shaped Greenwich’s rich 1 and colorful past. Our calendar was chock-full of history and art Greenwich programs featuring fascinating events and notable personalities. We presented two major exhibitions in the Storehouse Gallery and also hosted an artist’s exhibit in the museum shop. For the seventh History year in a row, we hosted the Hamilton Avenue Museum-School Partnership, where each student visits and learns about town history through hands-on experiences and subsequent classroom activities. In addition to Antiquarius, three major fundraising events afforded guests the opportunity to meet authors, historians exhibitions and design luminaries and to hear about their latest work— all happily in support of the Historical Society. 3 We welcomed children and families for Fall Festival and An Eye to the East: The Inspiration of Japan Candlelight and hosted over 3,300 children for tours and after-school (Oct. 12, 2016 – Feb. 26, 2017), curated by Karen Frederick programs at Bush-Holley Historic Site. “Sarah Bush” visited every public school third-grade class in town. Area teachers explored

our site, taking advantage of a new program focused on the use 1. Linda Huston, Lauren Miller of primary source materials as a means to illustrate the impact of 2. Eric Sciotto and son pose like Kermit the Frog historical events at the local level. We went “high tech” when our 3. Cynthia Barrett, Karen Falk, Craig Shemin, Leslee Asch, Cheryl Henson curators connected with Julian Curtiss School and the International 4. Catherine Ladnier performs at our popular Story Barn School at Dundee through Skype session interviews to share 5. Carol and John Dixon and Barbara Bishop information about their jobs. Here are a few of the highlights of a very busy year! 4

“In Their Footsteps: Deborah Pierce Bonnell Paints Weir Farm” (Feb. 1–28, 2017)

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1. Young performers from the Greenwich Japanese School at Fall Festival 2. Duo Yumeno performance

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art and history programs school programs

4 “My son…came to the after-school art class when he was in second grade…. How much he enjoyed it let us realize what talent he had…. He is in high school now and looks to a career in the arts.”—Barbara Calabria

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5 1. Annual Meeting speaker Estella Chung 2. The Comes Family consults with Santa at Candlelight 3. Lucinda MacKethan lectures on Anya Seton 4. Art, Architecture and Landscape series lecture on Tiffany Windows by Alice Frelinghuysen 5. Captain's Harbor History Cruise: Isabel Malkin, Natalie Pray, Peter Malkin 6. Plein Air Painting at 2017 Summer Camp 3

1. Hamilton Avenue Magnet School junior docent gives a tour of Bush-Holley House 2. Sarah Bush, a.k.a. Lucy Van Atta, talks about her life during Colonial times during a third-grade class visit 3. Primary Source Workshop for teachers from Greenwich and Darien public schools 4. Hamilton Avenue Magnet School junior docents gather on the front porch of Bush-Holley House

6 7 ANNUAL REPORT 2016–17 1 ï PRESERVATION AND OUTREACH 2,740 people showed us they care by supporting our fundraising events History Lives Here 1 Preservation and Outreach

Promoting preservation continues to be a crucial aspect of our mission as the town continues to lose more historic homes to the wrecking ball. Our fundraising events Landmark Recognition Program has now documented 305 properties and continues to provide valuable information for architects, researchers, real estate professionals and homeowners alike. We celebrated its 30th anniversary by citing four properties, including, for the first time, a mid-century modern 2

2 home. In honor of the occasion, First Selectman Peter Tesei declared May to be Preservation Month. Utilizing our ever-expanding social network, we held 1. Guest speaker, celebrated reporter and 60 Minutes a “This Place Matters” photo contest, where folks of all ages posted images of co-host Lesley Stahl sites that represented the beauty and unique nature of Greenwich. 2. Guest speaker, author and historian Walter Isaacson In a further effort to make citizens more aware of the history that 3. Designer Mark D. Sikes flanked by “A Night of Beauty” surrounds them, the Greenwich Preservation Network erected historic district event co-chairs Catherine Tompkins and markers in the Fourth Ward, Glenville (next to the firehouse) and Putnam Lee Ann Thornton Hill Historic Districts. We are extremely grateful to those who donated their 4. Summer Soiree at French Farm time, talent and materials to the design and construction of these markers and to the Town of Greenwich for its support. We got out and about, partnering with the Greenwich Point Conservancy on a lecture about Bertha Potter Boeing (Innis Arden Cottage’s first resident) 1. State Representative Livvy Floren, Governor Dannel Malloy and with the Greenwich Council Boy Scouts of America on a lecture by Julie and Debra Mecky on the occasion of our grant award for 3 Seton on her famous grandfather Ernest Thompson Seton. We also participated expanded parking in Greenwich’s annual Celebrate the Sound event with a well-attended History 2. Landmarks Event Chair Emma Pennington and Landmarks on Wheels bike tour around the Point. Recognition Program Chair Robin Kencel 3. History on Wheels tour of Greenwich Point 4. Celebrating the new Glenville Historic District Marker

“I want to know about the place where I’m raising my children.” — Leigh Ann Ryan

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ANNUAL REPORT 2016–17

ANTIQUARIUS LEADERSHIP Antiquarius 2016 Antiquarius is our most important annual fundraiser and represents the efforts of over 200 dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to produce Opening Antiquarius Leadership Night, the Holiday Boutique and the House Tour. We are grateful for the style, creativity and enthusiasm that our volunteers bring to Antiquarius, and we are deeply grateful to our generous patrons and to the six homeowners who so generously opened the doors to their festively decorated homes. Alessandra Branca Ashley Allan Corporate Sponsors Honorary Design Chair Ashley Bruynes A.P. Construction Company Camilla Love McGraw The Ashforth Company Barbara H. MacDonald Deborah Schmidt Robinson Betteridge Anne Ogilvy Patron & Preview Party Design David Ogilvy and Associates Alease Fisher Tallman Co-Chairs Douglas VanderHorn Architects 1 1. (left to right) Debra Mecky, Board Liaisons DOYLE Ashley Allan, Alessandra Branca, Jacki Brew Deborah Schmidt Robinson, Melissa Hawks Kathryn Stewart Greenwich Magazine Ashley Bruynes, Camilla Love Designer Forum Raffle Co-Chairs NEBCO Insurance Services, LLC McGraw at the 2016 Greenwich Winter Antiques Show Opening Holly Cassin Frank Gaglio Night Elizabeth Merck Lake Producer, Greenwich Winter 2. Donna Moffly and Susan Leigh Ann Ryan Antiques Show Sletteland shop at the Holiday Co-Chairs, Events Boutique Davidde E. Strackbein 3. Honorary Design Chair Samantha Noelle Mollett Chairman, Board of Trustees 2 Alessandra Branca displays Amanda Todd-Lynch her latest book before her Holiday Boutique Co-Chairs inspirational lecture Casey Carey 1 Victoria Frank Holiday House Tour Hospitality Co-Chairs

Courtney Bieger Catherine Tompkins Holiday House Tour Co-Chairs

2 3 Suzanne Eason Hopson Rachel Suzanne Kelley Holiday House Tour Logistics Co-Chairs

Meg Nolan van Reesema At the 2016 Opening Night... 3 Journal Chair 1. Susan Hinrichs and Susan Lynch Alicia Laing 2. Roxanne and Hugh Vanderbilt Media Chair 3. Ellen and John Reid and Thom Healy Caroline Emery Zoe Khayatt Patrons Co-Chairs

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ANTIQUARIUS PATRONS GIFTS TO THE ARCHIVES AND THE MUSEUM COLLECTION

Antiquarius Patrons Greenwich Treasures July 1, 2016– June 30, 2017 Gifts to the Archives

Alease and Paul Tallman Antiquarians 1 and the Betteridge Catherine and Dave Tompkins Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Strackbein Muffin and Chuck Zoubek Museum Collection Connoisseurs Patrons July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 A.P. Construction Company Margaret Bragg The Ashforth Company Jacki and Brendan Brew Ashley and Jan-Paul Bruynes Isabel and Peter Malkin To preserve our past for future generations, the Greenwich Historical NEBCO Insurance Services, Inc. Saira Burgess Anne and David Ogilvy Lucy and Abe Cary Society Archives depends on the assistance of people interested in Maria and Douglas VanderHorn Connie and Tom Clephane preserving the unique culture of Greenwich. We acquire, preserve Carol and George Crapple and make available to the public publications and original documents Sponsors Lucy and Nat Day Colleen and Kipp DeVeer about important aspects of the history of the Town of Greenwich from Suzanne and Ramsey Frank Helen and Bruce Dixon its founding to the present. These can include original letters, diaries, Jeanine and Robert H. Getz Carrie and Chip Emery scrapbooks, minutes, reports and publications such as books, magazines, Debbie and Chuck Hilton Jeannette Gugelmann menus, brochures, flyers and campaign literature. M.E. and Gudmundur Kjaernested Susan Hinrichs Michael A. Kovner and Jean Doyen de Samantha Knapp The Museum Collection is comprised of objects that document the Montaillou Susan and Jim Larkin material culture of present and former inhabitants of Greenwich and its Barbara MacDonald Sally and Larry Lawrence region. Particular emphasis is given to items connected to the history of Claire and Joe Morrow Leora and Steve Levy At the 2016 Opening Night... 2 Painting of Untitled Woodland Scene by Carolyn Campbell Mase, Russ and Debbie Reynolds Evelyn Lorentzen-Bell Bush-Holley Historic Site or those useful to its interpretation. Objects 1. Colleen deVeer, Alexandra Gift of Dr. Christine I. Oaklander in honor of Susan Richardson Deborah and Chuck Royce Camilla and Whit McGraw include, but are not limited to, items associated with Greenwich people, Codrara, Carrie and Chip Debra and Carl Mecky places or events; fine and decorative arts; and maritime, agricultural, Angels Emery, Holly Cassin, Jacki Samantha and Ryan Mollett industrial and domestic artifacts that reflect the activities of the Bush Marvin Davidson Mimi and John Henry Moulton Brew and Judy Collins family during the New Nation and of members of the Cos Cob art colony. Marree and John Townsend Deanna and Steve Mulligan 2. Samantha and Ryan Lindsay and Dave Ormsby On behalf of current and future students, researchers and scholars, Sue Ann Weinberg Mollett, Ashley Reid Natalie Pray we would like to express our sincere appreciation to all who have Martha Deegan Carolyn Grady Sabrina and Walter Raquet 3. David Scott Parker, Bea Benefactors contributed to these collections. Folder of Mystery Club papers, 33 Kodachrome slides of Ellen and John Reid Crumbine, Terry Betteridge Ashley and Mark Allan Deborah Schmidt Robinson 2014-2015. Greenwich locations taken by Alisa and Curtis Brockleman and Perry Robinson the donor in May 1978 as part of Susan and David Brownwood Lisa Tannebaum and Don Brownstein Holly and Matt Cassin Albert Brecken Ruth Wescott Duncan merit badge for Girl Scouts. Roxanne and Hugh B. Vanderbilt Jr. gifts to the archives Leason and Chris Cercy Carrie and Russell Wallack Cos Cob Power Plant: Plan & Isaac Ferris correspondence, Patricia and John Chadwick Lynne Wheat 3 Section Views, Site Plans, 1914 bills, wills, land transactions, Melissa Hill Lyn and Lang Cook Gerrit Argento etc. Other miscellaneous Two small photographs Elysia and Jonathan Doyle Deposit of folders containing (facsimile), 1923-1926. Designer Forum David Ford papers read at the Mystery Club documents related to Ferris of bagpipers in parade on Ellen and Michael Funck Alisberg Parker Architects meetings, 2015-2016. Molly Cummings Minot Cook family. Historical Society letters Greenwich Avenue (passing 156 Cornerstone Contracting Heather and Andrew Georges “A Journey to Western Tibet: The and ephemera. Items related to Greenwich Avenue); two small Lauren and Gray W. Hampton, III Rinfret Ltd. Briana and Gregory Hart Roughan Interior Design Matt Bernard Journal of Wilbur L. Cummings, “Christmas in Greenwich,” a photographs of East Putnam Kimberly and Christopher Johnson The Well Appointed House Photo snapshots of Greenwich Jr.” Edited by David M. Ellerton play put on by Dundee School, Avenue looking toward Mason Zoe and Shaker Khayatt downtown storefronts, with a foreward by José Ignacio December 1963. Approximately Street (and Finch's Pharmacy at Elizabeth and Doug Lake Cabezón. Footnotes by Paul G. 300 Greenwich postcards. corner); one postcard of Island Susan Lynch 1990-2005. Anne and Chuck Niemeth Hackett of Columbia University. Beach ferry; one photograph Emma and Mark Pennington Anne Bradner Pam Ferraro of Hamilton & Lavalette, 321 Irene and Mario Ponce Booklet: “Celebrating Our First Susie Davis Program titled “Graduation Greenwich Avenue. All photos Mary Jo and Bill Riddle Life Magazine from June 17, 1946. Exercises Grammar Schools, (except postcard) appear to be Kate and Ray Rudy 100 years, 1910-2010, Boys & Leigh Ann and Robert Ryan Girls Club of Greenwich.” with photo essay on renovation Greenwich, Connecticut, High from 1920s or 1930s. Ellen Schapps and of Tod mansion, Greenwich School Field, Thursday, June Richard Paul Richman Point, for veterans’ housing. 19th, Class of 1941.”

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GIFTS TO THE ARCHIVES AND THE MUSEUM COLLECTION GIFTS TO THE ARCHIVES AND THE MUSEUM COLLECTION

Estate of Gertrude Murrell written by Andrew Rocco Melillo. Ruth Reed Helen M. Semones “[If] we throw away the past… duPont Howland Contains genealogy, historical Framed page from Sound 1918 letter from Elizabeth Framed photograph (17" x 19" narrative and photographs. Beach Beacon, August 9, Greenwood to her sister we lose a sense of community and framed, photograph alone 1902; Greenwich High School (unnamed) at 28 Cassidy Park approx. 11" x 14") of Mr. John John P. D. Moore class photograph from 1923; in Greenwich. with it a sense of belonging and T. Howland, MFH Fairfield- Folder of papers related to the photograph of Dr. Vincent kinship.… We should not waste it. Westchester Hunt and Hi-Jinx Mystery Club including list of Daniels, pastor of First David Silverglade hunting with the Warrenton all papers, with authors, from Congregational Church at Atlas of Connecticut We should cherish it and preserve it…” Hunt in Virginia. Photograph by 1922 to 1989, a list of articles Memorial Day ceremony in 1943 Topographic Maps, State of —Davidde Strackbein, Chairman Marshall Hawkins, Warrenton, whose authors or dates are not or 1944; items from Tercentenary Connecticut Department of Virginia, 1955. known, a list of all members of celebration; Sound Beach Environmental Protection the Mystery Club 1888-1998, a subdivision map; photographs Natural Resources Center, DEP Coline Jenkins brief history of the Mystery Club of C. Carleton Gisborne and Bulletin 17A; Soil Survey of Correspondence of Mr. John H. (preceding prepared by Walter F. Reginald Gisborne; items Fairfield County, Connecticut, Hunt of Park Avenue, Greenwich, Wagoner, November 1995). List of related to the Sound Beach Fire United States Department of Photo of a parade approaching the intersection of Greenwich Avenue and Lewis Street particularly during World War II. missing minutes 1978-1989. Index Department; scrapbook. Agriculture, Soil Conservation (c. 1930s or 1940s), donated by Melissa Hill of papers on file with Historical Service, in cooperation with Frances Mead Keeler Society 1989-2002, prepared in Lawrence M. Santora Connecticut Agricultural Correspondence, documents, March 2003 by Douglas M. More. Single-page flyer from Experiment Station and Storrs “Connecticut” New York: September 13, 1938; Receipt spats and top hat; photo Dr. Christine I. Oaklander in invitations from/related to Mead Connecticut-American Water Agricultural Experiment Station, Arbuckle Bros., c. 1889. Color- for Mr. Ritter Shumway from of donor’s parents wearing honor of Susan Richardson family (also Peck and Smith). Joe & Mary Powers Company; Summary of Annual Issued February 1981. lithograph with original color Indian Harbor Yacht Club dues, tuxedo and dress; capelet; four Carolyn Campbell Mase 7 7 Ten large file boxes of records, Report, July 1974-June 1975, Town (Image: 2 ⁄8" x 4 ⁄8"). semi-annual installment to June embroideries with French jet (1880–1949) Paul Lindemeyer newspaper clippings, meeting of Greenwich; Putnam Trust Ron and Davidde Strackbein 15, 1929; Receipt for Mr. Ritter beadwork; two pairs of women’s Untitled [Woodland Scene, The Greenwich Mail (newspaper) minutes, photographs and other calendar from 1990 (Greenwich Circa 1820 map of the State of “Connecticut” New York 1851. Shumway for house charges to shoe buckles. Utica, NY], n.d. February 1966 to March 1969 items related to the Old Greenwich 350th); Booklet, St. Catherine of Connecticut from Carey and Lea Published by Phelps, Fanning Indian Harbor Yacht Club dated Oil on canvas with gaps (missing January, Yacht Club (1944-1990s). Siena, 75th Anniversary, 1913-1988. American Atlas. and Co. Original woodblock October 1, 1928. Ruth Wescott Duncan March, July 1966; May 1967; map, two parts joined Four spearheads; tin candle gift to the education 3 1 January, May, August, October (Image: 4 4⁄ " x 8 4⁄ "). Leif Wennerstrom snuffer, The Sunday Toy— collection 1968). Welcome To Greenwich Ely Court school yearbooks, Apostles Creed; dominoes. magazine published by Chamber Joseph B. Young 1910 and 1911. Kayoko Tanaka of Commerce, 1964. Brochure for Ely Court, Three ikebana flower Greenwich, CT. gifts to the museum arrangements for Bush-Holley Isabel Malkin collection House. Program for exhibition: Robert Weltz Impressionism: American Receipt to O. Mead for P.O. Nancy Leinen Chelwick Gardens on Canvas, New York Box rent for year 1876, Box in memory of Botanical Gardens, May 14, 2016 No. 70, $1.00. dated December Ethel Lubkert Leinen and to September 11, 2016. 28, 1875, signed by J. E. Brush, Thomas Jackson Leinen postmaster; Sundry Check from From the 1920s: Four dresses; Pamela Matturro Indian Harbor Yacht Club for man’s tuxedo including tails, 1940 Greenwich High School member J. R. Shumway, dated pants, suspenders, vest, gloves, graduation program, 1940 Greenwich High School yearbook, Electrolux publications 1950s-1960s, photographs from Electrolux. ï

Andrew Rocco Melillo 829 Two-volume set of D'Andrea Purchase incentive miniature lithograph map of Connecticut (c. 1889) produced by the Arbuckle Coffee Company; researchers found exactly what they were looking for "Sunday Toy" donated by Ruth Wescott Duncan Family History & Genealogy Gift of Ron and Davidde Strackbein with help from our Archives sleuths

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2017 TRUST EVENT The charts below show the breakdown of operating The fiscal year that ended June 30 has been an extremely revenue and expenses for the year ended June 30, financial highlights 2017, which resulted in an operating loss (excluding busy one—conducting a capital campaign and beginning a major construction project in addition to investment gains) as shown in the accompanying all of the usual programmatic activities. Remarkable progress has been made in the capital campaign. 1 Financial Highlights. The audited financial Thanks to the outstanding leadership of Peter Malkin and the campaign committee, we are within statements and Form 990 will be posted on 2017 $900 thousand of reaching the goal of $6.75 million that is being matched dollar-for-dollar. our website. Operations for the fiscal year that ended June 30 saw an operating deficit of about Trust Event $118 thousand on a budget of $1.7 million. Expenses were slightly below budget. While the financial Operating Revenues resources of the Historical Society are more than sufficient to absorb this shortfall, our objective is Thanks to our generous donors, the Greenwich Historical Society can Year Ended June 30, 2017 to operate at least at a breakeven budget. And that is what has been budgeted for fiscal 2018. continue to shape future citizens, give families a sense of place in our $1,550,787 The Endowment Fund at June 30 had a market value of $4.3 million, up about 8% over the year. community, archive and preserve important materials, present informative The finance committee, chaired by Gray Hampton, periodically evaluates the endowment fund programs, offer fascinating exhibitions and advocate for preservation. manager, which is The Investment Fund for Foundations (TIFF), and is satisfied with their performance. On May 24 the Historical Society honored donors to the Greenwich Distributions from Restricted Funds Membership and Through June 30, $500 thousand had been pledged toward the endowment goal of $5 million; Historic Trust at a private reception at the home of board member $575,133 Contributions that is an excellent start. Lynne Wheat. $492,021 And finally, thank you all for your continued support. — Bruce Dixon, Treasurer Guests were treated to an al fresco presentation on porcelain by Antiques Roadshow experts David Rago and Suzanne Perrault. Unrestricted Funds June 30, 2017 June 30, 2016 The event was chaired by board members Anne Ogilvy and Robert Getz and generously underwritten by Northern Trust. A special thanks Revenues and Assets Released goes out to Lynne Wheat for her gracious hospitality. Membership and Contributions 492,021 571,227 Program and Services 117,885 179,492 Antiquarius and Special Events (net) 198,767 205,255

1. Guest speaker Suzanne Perrault, Lynne Wheat, Anne Ogilvy, Investment Income 34,891 36,560 Emma Pennington Distributions from Endowment and Restricted Funds 707,224 733,600 Distributions from 2. Ron Strackbein, David Ogilvy, Peter Malkin Endowments Antiquarius Total Revenues and Assets Released 1,550,787 1,726,133 and Special 3. Robert H. Getz and Ramsey Frank $132,091 Program and Events 4. Guest Speaker David Rago, Lauren and Gray W. Hampton, III Services $198,767 Expenses Investment $117,885 Income Education and Preservation Programs 515,824 533,331 $34,891 Collections, Exhibitions and Archives 441,889 393,893 Management and General 289,650 304,763 Development 282,375 274,488 4 Operating Expenses Fundraising — Capital Campaign 139,354 304,383 Total Expenses 1,669,092 1,810,857 2 Year Ended June 30, 2017 $1,669,092 Operating Gain (Loss) Before Investment Gain (Loss) (118,304) (84,724) Investment Gain (Loss) 41,349 (60,855) Change in Net Assets (76,955) (145,579) Education and Preservation Collections, Exhibitions Programs and Archives Balance Sheet $515,824 $441,889 Cash and Equivalents 1,458,013 573,480 Other Current Assets 2,375,028 1,926,645 Construction in Progress 2,118,591 460,272

3 Long-Term Investment 5,692,117 4,782,017 Property, Equipment and Furnishings – net of depreciation 6,676,990 6,729,539 Liabilities (379,792) (115,802) Net Assets 17,940,945 14,356,152

Fundraising – Fund Balance Capital Campaign Unrestricted $139,354 Management and Board Designated 695,503 711,265 General $289,650 General 8,774,981 7,198,568 Development Temporarily Restricted 4,535,303 2,911,161 $282,375 Permanently Restricted (excluding appreciation of $895,258) 3,935,158 3,535,158 Total Fund Balance 17,940,945 14,356,152 16 GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL REPORT 2016–17

ADVISORY COUNCIL– STAFF–MAJOR GIFTS MAJOR GIFTS

endowment funds gifts in kind 1 Gifts to the Endowment support Ann's Hobby Shop Advisory Council Major Gifts the Historical Society’s general Artistic Upholstery July 1, 2016–June 30, 2017 operations and programs in perpetuity. Betteridge We gratefully acknowledge the following Branca Inc. and Staff named endowment funds: Carl Mecky Architecture & Planning Charles Hilton Architects Antell Family Fund advisory council staff The Greenwich Historical Society thanks the following contributors to Cornerstone Contracting William C. Crooks Fund Nathan R. Allen III Debra L. Mecky, Ph.D. DIRT Floral our Major Gifts program, including the Greenwich Historic Trust, who Roberta and Steven Denning, Norma M. Bartol Executive Director and CEO Garden Catering advance our strategic plans and initiatives. The following generous donors Title I School Program Fund Susan J. Bevan GIFF Barbara Bishop and corporate sponsors support the Historical Society’s public programs, Isabel and Peter Malkin Fund Margaret Bragg Greenwich Orchids Marketing and Russell and Deborah Reynolds Fund Carol Browne preservation and tours of the National Historic Landmark Bush- Greenwich Town Party Communications Consultant Claire and Hugh Vanderbilt Fund Carol Crapple Holley House, education programs for students and families, bi-annual Juliska Victoria Bruzzese David R. A. Wierdsma Fund Aris G. Crist exhibitions, research and preservation services, the digital collections Kirby & Co. Special Events Manager Marcia Selden Catering Bea Crumbine gifts in honor of John and Carol Dixon portal and the many print and online publications. McCormick PR Michele Couture and gifts in memory of Lisa Edmundson Director of Operations My Life in Parties Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Bartels in 2 Patti Fast and Visitor Services OOMPH Michael Funck memory of Mr. William Crooks Putnam and Vine Katrina Dorsey Regina Pitaro Gabelli greenwich historic trust NEBCO Insurance Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Bell in honor of Randy's Wines Director of Development Catherine and Dave Tompkins Michele and Steven Litt Julie Graham Leadership Circle Riverside TV & Lamps Myrna Haft Suzanne Flinn Sue Ann Weinberg Ms. Susan J. Bevan and Mr. Anthony F. Round Hill Hotel and Villas Anne Harrison Operations Manager ($25,000 and up) Daddino in honor of Karin Crooks Rummage Room Isabel and Peter Malkin Ms. Carolyn S. Bonheim in honor of Charles Hilton Karen L. Frederick Historians Sanctuary Garden Design, LLC Roxanne and Hugh Vanderbilt, Jr. Bea Crumbine Christopher C. Holbrook Curator of Museum Collections ($2,500–$4,999) Smart Kids Toys E. Pendleton James Ms. Deborah Bogin Cohen in honor of Summer Rain Anna Marie Greco Ashley and Mark Allan Anita Joslin Preservationists Isabel and Peter Malkin The Little Pub Curator of Education Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dunson in honor Thornton Design Michael Kovner ($10,000–$24,999) Margaret Bragg Stasha Healy of Isabel and Peter Malkin Tradewind Shuttle Susan G. Larkin A.P. Construction Connie and Tom Clephane Bonnie Levison Communications Director Mr. and Mrs. Michael Genereux Whole Foods The Ashforth Company Carol and George Crapple in honor of Alease Tallman and Susan Lynch Laura Kelly World Seido Karate Organization Betteridge Marvin Davidson Jessica Guff John W. Moffly IV Development Associate Douglas VanderHorn Architects Lucy and Nat Day Jennifer Moross Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Hartch in Jingwei Li Suzanne and Ramsey Frank Helen and Bruce Dixon John M. Morris memory of Mr. Michael Flinn Director of Finance Regina and Mario Gabelli DOYLE Mr. Jordan Haviland in honor of John E. Nelson Jeanine and Robert H. Getz John Freeman Laura McCormick Isabel Malkin Sara Nelson Michael Kovner and Jean M. Doyen Ellen and Michael Funck Anne Niemeth Public Relations Consultant Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hoffman in de Montaillou Heather and Andrew Georges honor of Peter Malkin David F. Ogilvy Christopher Shields 3 Northern Trust Jessica and Drew Guff Mrs. James B. Hurlock in memory of Sabrina Raquet Director of Library and Archives Anne and David Ogilvy Marsha and Carl Hewitt Russell S. Reynolds, Jr. James Hurlock LoriBeth Talbot Amy and Brian C. Pennington Mr. and Mrs. George Host Charles M. Royce Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Jaffe in honor of Manager of School and Youth Russ and Debbie Reynolds Elizabeth Hubbell Meriwether Schmid Isabel and Peter Malkin Programs and Camp Director Deborah Schmidt Robinson and Betty and Pen James Mr. Arnold Loeb in honor of Susan Shanks Dr. Rowland Robinson Susan and Jim Larkin Nola Taylor Karen Frederick Valerie Stauffer Deborah and Chuck Royce Sally and Larry Lawrence John L. Townsend III Researcher Ambassador John L. Loeb, Jr. in honor Susan and Gene Shanks Susan Lynch of Jessica Guff and parents Robert and Lucy Walsh Davidde and Ronald G. Strackbein Dinny and Lester Morse Irene Zelinsky Mr. and Mrs. James Mabie in honor of Marree and John Townsend Lindsay and Dave Ormsby Bea Crumbine Lynne Wheat Emma and Mark Pennington Ms. Elizabeth Lummis Malkin in Natalie Pray honor of Isabel Malkin Collectors Lucy and Larry Ricciardi Mr. and Mrs. Donald K. Miller in Kate and Ray Rudy ($5,000–$9,999) honor of Jessica and Drew Guff Leigh Ann and Robert Ryan Susan and David Brownwood Mr. and Mrs. Lester S. Morse Jr. in Jane and John Seel Charles Hilton Architects honor of Isabel Malkin Alease and Paul Tallman Roberta and Steve Denning Ms. Fi Fi Sheridan and Mr. Paul Fairfield County Community Barbian in honor of Bea Crumbine Foundation, Donor Advised Fund Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm H. Wiener in Melissa and Carney Hawks honor of Isabel and Peter Malkin M.E. and Gudmundur Kjaernested Mrs. William A. Zales in honor of 1. Joseph J. Morrow, an outstanding supporter and member of Barbara MacDonald Isabel Malkin the Board of Trustees since 2009, with his wife, Claire Alice Melly 2. Russ and Debbie Reynolds, Sen. Scott Frantz and Icy Frantz Claire and Joe Morrow 2017 Staff (left to right): Christopher Shields, LoriBeth Talbot, Anna Greco, 3. Deborah and Chuck Royce Suzanne Flinn, Jingwei Li, Debra Mecky, Karen Frederick, Katrina Dorsey, Victoria Bruzzese, Stasha Healy, Michele Couture, Laura Kelly

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ANNUAL FUND MEMBERS

Jean Marie and Doug Jamieson Kim and Randy Caravella Patty and Charles Kaufmann Nancy and Richard Connors Annual Fund Members Anita Keefe Betsey and Jeffrey Cooley Barbara and Joseph Kennedy Martha and Jim Crowley Kathleen Knight Ms. Elizabeth Cryer Dick Kriskey Ellen and Gary Davis Lea and Thomas Kuck Barbara and David Detjen The Greenwich Historical Society thanks the following donors to the We thank the following members at every level for their commitment to Sally and John Kuck Elinor and Jerome Deutsch Mary Ellen and Harry LeBien Carol and John Dixon Annual Fund whose contributions enable the Historical Society to the Historical Society and for their ongoing support of our mission. Janet and Don Marchand Janet and Corydon Dunham fulfill its mission to preserve the history of the community for future Dolly and John Margenot Diane and Russ Dutcher generations. We extend our deepest appreciation to all of our donors. Frank Mazza Princess Erfe Pat and Miles McDonald Mr. Javier Ferrin-Kranewitter Benefactors McKenzie and Kees van Meel Tracy and Paul McKenna Connie and Mark Figgie Beverly and John Watling Joan and John Mendenhall Pauline Frank Deborah Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Uhry Adelaide McManus Benefactors Lynda and Jack Withiam Rosalie Monahan Rebecca and Steve Fretty Ms. Cynthia Conway Beverly and John Watling Ms. Josephine A. Merck ($1,000–$2,499) Nancy and Paul Mortimer Linda and Don Fritz Mary Jane and Earle Cote Candee Weed Chubb Corporation Sponsors Phyllis and Bruce Nicholas Jenny Fullilove Betty Davies Noble Welch Patrons Ann Elliman Ross Ogden Cassie and Bill Gaillard Irene Dietrich Rebecca and David West Joso and Roger Bullard Victoria and Stephen Ambrose Ellen and Michael Funck Barbara O'Shea Betty and George Gayola Sharon and Sam Fortenbaugh Joe Williamson Diana and Lyman Delano Elizabeth Inson and Theresa Apuzzo Anne and Bill Harrison Anita and Jeff O'Sullivan Ilse Gordon and Neil Shapiro Diane and Edward Fox Karen and Robert Wylie Mr. Joseph Demarco Jeanmarie and Bill Baker Mr. and Mrs. Havranek Lela and Thomas Philip Anne and Clifton Gray Jeffrey Frase Mugs Zales Elizabeth and Robert Kirkpatrick Sue Baker Alice and Chris Holbrook Lolly Prince Marybeth and Joe Greco Lynn Friend Catherine Ladnier and Mickey Richard Bartholomew K.K. and George Lowther Hiroko and Harry Sakamaki Christa and Greg Hartch Lynn Garelick Robinson Hugh Barton Mary and Garrett Moran Diana and Peter Samponaro Gale and Tom Hartch Greenwich Concours d'Elegance Jennifer and Dominic Moross Patricia and Gary Berkman The Richard Laurence Parish Thelma Serenbetz Kia and James Heavey Mrs. Jane Hall Trey Reynolds Laura and Daniel Botoff Foundation Debra and Marc Shore Chrissy Heyworth Marjorie Hauer Erin Brinton Shirley Sontheimer Cheryl and Michael Siegmund Peggy and Garry Higgins Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Havranek Nancy and Duncan Burke Mrs. Langdon Van Norden Donors Liz and Everett Smith Ann and Bob Hogan Nancy and Jim Healy Lynne and Anthony Carvette Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm H. Wiener Rita and Merl Baker Pamela Smith Cynthia Hopkinson Mr. and Mrs. Norman Heller Cynthia Chang Scanlan and Brian Missy and Scott Wolfe Lucy and John Barrett Frank Smurlo Michelle Horgan Robyn Helmer Scanlan Nancy Bernard Lauren and Danny Stein Edward Hortick The Horseneck Foundation Cynthia and Ronald Conarroe Ann and John Caron Caralyn and Douglas Stevens Evelyn Iversen Patrons Peggy Imbrogno Bitsy Connolly Dottie Cholnoky Emily Toohey Estelle Jones Theodore Karchuta Ginny and John Costaregni ($500–$999) Alexandra and Lawrence Codraro Faith and Darius Toraby Kathleen and Peter Joyce David Kniffin Lizzie and Geoff Craddock Patricia and Gary Berkman Dr. and Mrs. Coggins William Wagner Irene and Don Kerr Penelope Lehman Justine Cuff and Ulf Lindahl Susan Bevan and Tony Daddino Tony Correale and Cora Burnham Ted Walworth Susan Kramer Carolyn and James B. Lockhard III Laura Dahm and John Kavounas The First Bank of Greenwich Ginny and Sean Day Candee Weed Maj-Britt and Stig Lagergren Janet and Steve Lockton David Darst Elizabeth Lummis Malkin Carol and Allan Deering Jane Weitzman Olivia Langston Mr. Arnold Loeb Lennie and John de Csepel Debra and Carl Mecky Ellen and Bill Galvin Nancy and Leonard Wells Mr. and Mrs. Chris Lodge Mr. Oivind Lorentzen Nancy and Donald Dworken Vickie and Jim Munsell Jean and Reynolds Girdler Sarah Whittemore K.K. and George Lowther Margot and James Mabie Fran Enslein Andra and Elliot Newman Darcy and John Hadjipateras Don Wiesen Helen and Brian Maher Dr. Henning Maier Jennifer and David Evans Alma Rutgers Mary Ann and Bob Haidinger Webb Williams Christina Mangum Ellen Mancini Heather Ewing Beth Ryder and Michael P. Tierney Maria and Carl Higbie Mrs. Pauline S. Willis Louise and Sam Marasso Dolly and John Margenot Susan Ferris The Winokur Family Foundation Judy Higgins Jane and Stuart Marsh Tony Martini Rosita and Mark Fichtel Edna and Harry Keleshian Anthony Marzullo Katharine Minton Mr. and Mrs. Ray P. Foote, Jr. Dual/Family Libby and Charlie King John Mead Gifts up to $499 Cecilia and Robert Morgan Bill Foulk Kathy Adams Mimi and Don Kirk Betsy and Bob Mulcare Jean and David Ayres Betsy and Bob Mulcare Barbara Freeman Jacquelyne and Julius Alexander Pat and John Klingenstein Helen and Hooker O'Malley Lucy and John Barrett Vickie and Jim Munsell Susan Frieden Carolyn and Jerry Anderson Seen and Fred Landman Jane and Gary Palmer Jane and Ken Bartels Cricket and Peter Ness Sheila and Robert Fuller Rebecca and Bill Andruss Jack Larkin Susan and Bret Rattray Norma Bartol Penny and Bucky Putnam Michele and Henry Gasiorowski Carolyn Baek Helene and Alain Lebleu Heather and Creighton Reed Hsiao-Lien and James Boardman Gerald Reilly Anne Gilhuly Susan and Philip Bartels Cricket and Jim Lockhart Joseph Reed Barbara Bologna Meriwether Schmid Judy Goss Anita and John Bausman Kristina and Frank Loverro Christina and Mike Russell Ms. Carolyn Bonheim Charline and Tony Shaw Annmarie and Tim Graham Jeanne and John Bennett Crozer Martin Louise and Stephen Salzer Carole Boucher Fi Fi Sheridan and Mr. Paul Barbian Green Fingers Garden Club Inc. Judy and Peter Berg Elisabeth and Joseph McLaughlin Fi Fi Sheridan and Paul Barbian Erin Brinton George Sherwin Elise and Peter Griffin Jean and Dick Bergstresser Angenette and Bob Meaney Charles Shipman Josephine and Roger Bullard Nancy Smith Mirella and Hadi Hajjar Hilary Bernard Lu and Jack Morris Martha Shoemaker Betsy Burke Jill and Peter Tesei Jackie and Bill Hammock Courtney and Laird Bieger Susan and Robert Morris Anthony Silvey Elizabeth and John Butler Arthur Thomas Jordan Haviland Mr. Hank Birdsall Cricket and Peter Ness Margaret Esme Simon and Patricia and Gil Caffray Barbara Thompson Nancy and Jim Healy Fay and Norm Burger Beverly and Peter Orthwein David Weisbrod Kim and Randy Caravella Cindi and Daniel Tredwell Rita Henderson Anne and Kevin Burns Jessica Guff and Snoop Dog visit the Storehouse Gallery Mary and Herc Sotos Ted Pardoe Mary and Phil Huyck Ann and John Callahan Catherine Stahl Richard Schulze Jane and Alex Jackson Judy and Lou Caravella

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MEMBERS VOLUNTEERS AND DOCENTS

Kimberly and William Sushon Janet Kirwan “I reluctantly came to a meeting to discuss Leslie and Marcus Tarkington Janet Kraemer Sydney and Peter Uhry Robert Krasnor Volunteers and transportation and security for [Antiquarius]. Marie Williams Joy Land Edie and Ron Wilson Kathleen Langan Docents Little did I know that I would become the Ellen and Michael Wolfson Judith and Stephen Latham chair of the committee the same year.…Not only Katy and Dean Young Mr. Peter Le Beau July 1, 2016–June 30, 2017 Dr. and Mrs. Zitzmann Leah Ann Liptak was I able to see beautifully decorated homes Michelle and Steven Litt Individual Senior Birgitta Longnecker and the varying architecture of our amazing town, Ms. Siobhan Lugo Kudos to our fabulous volunteers, who are deeply involved in every Valerie Ahneman Wendy MacPhedran aspect of our mission. Their contributions of time, energy, creativity but as a newcomer, I met ladies who have since Elaine Andersen Ms. Jan Marom Lynda and Tom Armbruster and wise counsel enable us to stay relevant as we evolve to meet the become close friends.” —Suzanne Hopson Eason Sue McClenachan Alicia and Richard Arnold needs of the community. Laura McCormick Gary Bashian Josephine Merck Thanks to you all for recognizing the value of our town’s past stories, Caryl Bate Samantha Noelle Mollett Amanda Todd-Lynch Joann Messina for understanding their impact on contemporary life and for having the Lynda Biggs Janea Neuenfeldt Catherine Tompkins Jane Milliken Ann Blumensaadt foresight to appreciate the enormous importance they hold for future Melissa Nisenson Katie Tricot Dallas Molerin Carole Boucher generations. Ana Nystedt Katie Vadasdi Gail Moloney Anne Bradner Ginny O'Donohue Sree Vaid Lynn Montanari Alice Brennan Anne Ogilvy Meg Nolan van Reesema Muriel Morigi Dawn Brown Blake Giffin Barbara Ohl McKenzie VanMeel Danne Munford Antiquarius Ms. Elizabeth Buddy Ellen Gittes Sarah Osnoss Rhya Volkwein Ms. Elizabeth Nolan Noreen Agri Carol and Michael Catalano Kirby Grabowski Susan Osnoss Chrissy Ward Brigitte and Richard Obetz Ashley Allan Jackie Chamandy Katy Gray Erin Oveissi Robyn Wasserman David Oglesbee Gillott Allison Julia Chiapetta Dana Hammack Rose Marie Palmieri Betty Watson Mr. and Mrs. Orbanowski Caroline Atkins Olimpia Chiappetta Angie Hartofilis Deborah Schmidt Robinson Amanda Wilson Barbara Ostrom Lindsay Barth Christiane Citron Melissa Hawks Leigh Ann Ryan Lynn Wilson Nancy Palamarcuik Kathleen Bembenek Bill Clark Cynthia Herr Tracy Salvatore Sam Woodruff Rhoda Pappenheimer Courtney Bieger Rita Cody Susannah Heyworth Lynn Schwartz Jennifer Zulli Lee Parfrey Elizabeth Bing Ginny Coudert Stacey Higdon Pollie Seidel Christopher Peck Scottie Bonadio Kate Cowan Suzanne Eason Hopson Wendy Cheng Shell Archives Jenny Pitman Alessandra Branca Connie Cowen Alice Hoyt Anjali Sherman John D. Knox Mary Powers Jacki Brew Marguerite Curtis Suzanne Hoyt Laura Shribman Wendy Mead Bunny Prokop Emily Brown Kathleen D'Aloisio Emily Hulce Jacquelyn Smith Reverend Liz Wold John Provino Ashley Bruynes Betty Davies Erica Jacoby Nancy Speranza Adele Raspe Kelly Buchalter Joanne Dearcopp Sally Maloney, second-prize winner in This Place Matters photo contest, Layla Jafar Jennie Stehli Coverly Rees Gia Burton Museum Collections Marie D'Elia Amy Johnson Ali Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Dylan Reid flanked by granddaughters Mason (left) and Teddy (right) Molly Calhoun Lily Downing Elizabeth DeVan Keely Jordan Kathryn Stewart Stuart Reider Holly Cao Susan Larkin Katie Dimancescu Taylor Kearns Davidde Strackbein Keri Reitman Casey Carey Mary Ellen LeBien Alice Duff Rachel Suzanne Kelley Laura Sullivan Joy Rendahl Lucy Cary Isabel Malkin Ruth Duncan Zoe Khayatt Megan Sullivan Loraine Salerno Tatiana and Bob Tuthill Holly Cassin Meriwether Schmid Louise Dunn Hellen Kim Alease Fisher Tallman Dirk Salomons Brita von Regensburg Barbara Clark Davidde Strackbein Karen Fassuliotis Janet Kirwan Lisa Tannenbaum Melissa and Robert Santangelo Gail Wallace Anne-Laure Coby Joan Faust Alicia Laing Kelly Thomas Judy Schedler Jieun and David Wax Cynthia Crecenzo Richard Feder Elizabeth Merck Lake Laura Schroeder Maggie and Marc Wein Bea Crumbine Mimi Findlay Kristin Lang Nancy and Alan Schwartz Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weltz Melanie Dabbs Sandra and Vincent Fiorentino April Larken Renee Seblatnigg Susan Whitney Lindsay Dalton Polly Fritch Rachel Liersch Christine and Rolf Sellge Steven Worthy Vivian Dixon Lynn Garelick Nina Lindia Renate Setten Mary-Alice Yates MaryAnn Safione Drago Millie George Maria Lund George Sherwin Katy and Dean Young Nancy Dunn Swan Grant Barbara MacDonald Lavelle Shields Irene and Carl Zelinsky Jane Elliot Karen Griffiths Kyle MacDougall Beverly Siemon Andrew Zieba Caroline Emery Joyce Grund Rita Magasiner Susan and Robert Solomon Kolleen Evers Ms. Deirdre Hamill Gail Mahoney Linnea Stenberg Katie Feinberg Gillian Hannum Cheryl Makrinos Louisa Stone Laurel Fine Madeline Hart Louise Marasso Ruth Streeter Donna Fiore Claire Henriques Susan Marino Blair and Preston Stuart Victoria Frank Linda Hodge Christine Massaro Lexy Tanner Lyndsey Frankel Barbara Hopkins Sheila May Mr. Peter Thoren Claire Fusezi Lyn Hurlock Camilla Love McGraw Paula Timmerman Frank Gaglio Jeremy Kaye Shaheen Medeiros Executive Director Debra Mecky and First Selectman Peter Tesei present Cindi and Daniel Tredwell Emily Garrett Karen Kelly Jeanine Getz Beth Miranda the 2017 Volunteer of the Year Award to Board Member Bea Crumbine

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VOLUNTEERS AND DOCENTS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Education Russ and Debbie Reynolds Fiona Busch Adam Rhodie Mya Dorsey Leigh Ann Ryan Reimagine the Campus Joseph Greco Hiroko and Harry Sakamaki Marybeth Greco Chelsea Schaeffer Bridget Groves Nancy Seaman and Alan Schwartz Drawing Closer to Annabelle Hartch Susan Sleeper Liza Kame Alease and Paul Tallman Jack Liebenguth Lee Ann Thornton Our Reimagined Campus Renee Seblatnigg Catherine and Dave Tompkins Ellie Sileo Roxanne and Hugh B. Vanderbilt Jr. Catherine Sushon Carrie Wallack As we enter the final stretch of our $18.5 million Reimagine the Campus Campaign, the Jieun and David Wax Historical Society could not be more grateful for the tremendous support we have received Events from the Greenwich community. We are proud to report that we have less than $1 million to Charlotte Barnes Exhibitions raise toward our campaign goal—all of which will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Heather A. Cotter Courtney Bieger our anonymous donors—and construction is ahead of schedule. Scottie Bonadio Thomas P. Clephane Antiquarius 2017 Leaders (left to right), standing: Suzanne Eason Hopson, Designing the new campus on the Bush-Holley Historic Site was a challenge, and we Susan and David Brownwood Bea Crumbine Ashley Bruynes Carol Dixon Rachel Kelley, Leigh Ann Ryan, Jacki Brew, Melissa Hawks, Catherine Tompkins, look forward to 2018 when the whole town will be able to enjoy our state-of-the-art facility. Casey Carey Jane Fragner Zoe Khayatt, Carrie Emery, Deborah Schmidt Robinson, Camilla Love McGraw, This expansion will help us better utilize our nationally significant historic buildings and Ilse Gordon Meg Nolan van Reesema, Ashley Bruynes, Carrie Wallack, Frank Gaglio; Holly Cassin landscape to serve the entire community in an improved and expanded capacity. Brooke Crew Jessica Guff seated: Alease Fisher Tallman, Davidde Strackbein, Barbara MacDonald Bea Crumbine Kathleen Burnside Kilbride Few towns in this country can match Greenwich’s unique and vibrant history and Leslie and Tom Foley Page Knox generosity. This vital campaign will permit the Historical Society to carry forward its mission Douglas Graneto Susan G. Larkin Joel Dawson Chris Franco with a greater contribution to the community. The renewed Greenwich Historical Society Jessica and Drew Guff Barbara Laux Carol N. and John M. Dixon Cameron Henry will rank at the forefront of the nation’s historical institutions and campuses, placing Reimagining became a reality! In 2016, thanks to a group Melissa Hawks Kim Harke Sushon Rachel and Chris Franco Charles Hilton Stephanie Horton Robert H. Getz Will Kies Greenwich’s story indelibly within the broad context of American history, effectively linking of prescient and generous donors, we were able to break Kevin Isbell Green Team Ira Grandberg Debra Mecky the community’s past with the ever-changing present. ground and begin to build for future generations. Elizabeth Hopley JoAnne Messina Kimberly Johnson Virginia Cheney We hope you will join us in thanking the community leaders who made this crucial Robin Kencel Jack Morris Zoe Khayatt Michele Couture M.E. Kjaernested Daniel Pardy project possible. Elaine Kirby Dimple Desai Rose Scott Long Paul Pugliese Samantha Knapp Joan Faust Barbara MacDonald Mark Pruner Susan Lehman Jonathan Glass For more information about our plan for expanded facilities and programs, contact Donald A. Martocchi Russ Reynolds Bonnie Levison Anna Greco Jack Morris Denise Savageau Katrina Dorsey at [email protected]. Michelle and Steven Litt Joe Greco Anne Ogilvy Christopher Shields Alexandra Macaluso Yuka Kominami Emma Pennington Davidde Strackbein Isabel and Peter Malkin Susan Norton Jeffrey S. Ramer John Toner Samantha Mollett Catherine Stahl Anne and David Ogilvy Ellen T. Reid Megan Pavia Leigh Ann Ryan Other Greenwich Cheryl Simon Amy and Brian Pennington Carl Mecky Landmarks Program Davidde Strackbein Emma Pennington Susan Oliver Whitney Ashley Allan Ellen Reid Alease Fisher Tallman Ashley Cole Beth Taylor Catherine Tompkins Docents Marketing Sally Bretschger Rachel Franco John Bridge Joseph Kantorski Lucy Broome Robin Kencel Lauren De Souza Laura McCormick Wendy Dziurzynski Carrie Wallack Chad Ennis Isabella Ferrante Preservation Network Loredana Foti Stephen Bishop Elizabeth Garcia Mike Bocchino Deborah Kupper Fred Camillo Carol Levison Josephine Conboy Belinda Pitt Katie DeLuca Harry Sakamaki Junior Volunteer of the Year Anna Heavy with Curator of Nancy Dickinson Nola Taylor Renderings of the new Visitor Center lobby looking toward the Education Anna Greco Diane Fox Lucy Van Atta museum shop (left) and the new Library and Archives (right)

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN VANDERBILT SOCIETY

Capital capital campaign contributors Leaders Trail Blazers Anonymous Connie and Tom Clephane Campaign Anonymous Helen and Bruce Dixon Cynthia and Richard Blumenthal Rachel and Chris Franco Committee Roberta and Steve Denning Lauren and Gray W. Hampton, III The Frank Family Foundation M.E. and Gudmundur Kjaernested Jeanine and Robert H. Getz Leora and Steve Levy Jessica and Drew Guff Susan Lynch honorary campaign leadership Carl and Marsha Hewitt Alice Melly Donald and Barbara Jonas Lindsay and David Ormsby Senator Richard Blumenthal and Cynthia M. Blumenthal Isabel and Peter Malkin Amy and Brian Pennington Laura and Scott Malkin Ellen and John Reid State Senator Scott Frantz and Icy Frantz Deborah and Chuck Royce William L. Richter Family Foundation S&L Marx Foundation Leigh Ann and Bob Ryan Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei and Jill Tesei Heidi and Scott Smith Lucy and Mark Stitzer Davidde and Ron Strackbein Beth and Beau Taylor Lisa Tannebaum and David Brownstein Lynne Wheat Peter L. Malkin John and Marree Townsend Carolyn and Malcolm Wiener Campaign Chairman Roxanne and Hugh B. Vanderbilt, Jr. Sue Ann Weinberg and Jean W. Rose Pathfinders Ashley and Mark Allan Bruce Dixon Pioneers Elaine and Andy Bronin Suzanne Frank Anonymous Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation Robert H. Getz Anonymous Deborah Bogin Cohen Andy Ashforth Dan and Cheryl Dunson Barbara MacDonald Lawrence Benenson Joan Faust Deborah Royce David and Susan Brownwood Desmond and Muffy Fitzgerald Carol and George Crapple Megan Flanigan John L. Townsend, III Haley and Joe Elmlinger Fogarty Cohen Russo & Nemiroff LLC vanderbilt society members Hugh B. Vanderbilt, Jr. Announcing… Patricia and Eric Fast Virginia and Mike Genereux as of August 4, 2017 Livvy and Doug Floren Stephen Hoffman Campaign Consultant Icy and Scott Frantz Lyn Hurlock Pam and Bob Goergen Jaffe Foundation The Vanderbilt Society Helen and Bruce Dixon Koszyn & Company Myrna Haft William and Stefanie Kies Haley and Joseph Elmlinger Anne and William Harrison Ned and Ann Lamont We are pleased to announce the launch of the Vanderbilt Society, our newest initiative Suzanne and Ramsey Frank Alice and Christopher Holbrook Debra and Carl Mecky and a core part of our Reimagine the Campus Campaign. Michael Kovner and Jean Doyen Donna and Jack Moffly Jeanine and Robert H. Getz Since the Greenwich Historical Society was founded in 1931 to collect, preserve de Montaillou Peter and Susi Orbanowski Betty and Pen James and share the history of our exceptional town, several members have included bequest Susan and Jim Larkin Harley and Steve Osman Barbara MacDonald Lewis Lehrman Suzanne Peisch provisions in their wills to support our important mission. An outstanding example of Isabel and Peter Malkin Evelyn Lorentzen-Bell Emma and Mark Pennington this tradition was provided by the late Claire Vanderbilt, who was instrumental, along Barbara MacDonald Deborah Schmidt Robinson and with her husband Hugh, in advancing the Historical Society’s role in Greenwich for Debra and Carl Mecky Arlene and Reuben Mark Perry Robinson Davidde and Ronald G. Strackbein Dinny and Lester Morse Alma Rutgers almost 50 years. Among her memorable efforts was a bequest, which, combined with Deanna and Steve Mulligan Mary Corson and Jonathan Sackler material contributions from other generous donors, facilitated the purchase of Toby’s Paul van der Stricht* Anne and Charles Niemeth Emily Scott Tavern, a critical component of the current expansion of our National Historic Landmark Claire and Hugh Vanderbilt* Anne and David Ogilvy Beverly Siemon Sabrina and Walter Raquet Debby and Craig Stapleton campus. David R. A. Wierdsma* Russ and Debbie Reynolds Betsey and Michael Vitton In honor of Claire and Hugh, we have designated the Vanderbilt Society to recognize Lucy and Larry Ricciardi Carrie and Russell Wallack individuals who include a bequest to the Greenwich Historical Society in their estate Heidi and Scott Smith planning. Bequests of all sizes enable us to welcome more members of our community Robert and Gillian Steel Public Support Catherine and David Tompkins Community Development Block and beyond to learn and be inspired by the archives, exhibitions and education programs, Beverly and John Watling Grant, State of Connecticut the cornerstones of the Historical Society’s vital contributions to the Town of Greenwich. State of Connecticut Urban Act We applaud the current members for their dedication to the sustainability of the Historical Society and extend our heartfelt appreciation. Celebrating commencement of construction of our new campus, April 9, 2017; left to right: Bruce Dixon, Andy Ashforth, Tom Clephane, Haley Elmlinger, Livvy To join the Vanderbilt Society, contact Katrina Dorsey at [email protected]. Floren, Peter Tesei, Scott Frantz, Davidde Strackbein, Peter Malkin, Debra Mecky, Richard Blumenthal, David Scott Parker, John Dixon and Andy Fox List as of August 9, 2017. *Emeritus Members

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