Located at the Bush-Holley Historic Site, the Greenwich Historical Society features a research library and archives with 1,200 linear feet of archival material. It also houses the Vanderbilt Education Center. A variety of after-school and summer camp programs, storytelling events and tours are offered.
The Bush-Holley House is a salt-box home built in 1738 by Justus Bush. It was purchased by Josephine and Edward Holley in 1848 who turned it into a boarding house. It also served as the Cos Cob post office but was converted to a museum in 1958.
Founded in 1953, the Darien Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting materials of local historical value. It is a private, nonprofit membership organization located next to the Goodwives Shopping Center.
The society maintains the 18th century Bates-Scofield Homestead, which was acquired in 1964 and restored as a museum and reference library. The 1827 Scofield Barn has recently been reconstructed on the property and serves as a beautiful multi-purpose exhibition and meeting space.
The Darien Historical Society is a valuable repository of Darien history. The archives contain maps, photographs, and important town and genealogical documents. The society also maintains an impressive collection of books, furniture, art, period costumes, quilts and flags. The facilities are open to the public throughout the year for research, educational programs, school tours, exhibitions and special events.
Ogden House was given to the Fairfield Historical Society by previous owner Lillian Wadsworth and now stands as a museum. The house is an 18th century saltbox, and was one of the few to escape the burning of Fairfield by the British during the American Revolution. Ogden House is only open to the public on Sunday afternoons during the summer.