Florence Griswold House

Our Picks: 5 Great Outdoor Events in Greater New Haven

2013-06-05 13:25:00

Arts on 9: June 7, 6-8 p.m. Businesses in Ninth Square, New Haven, on9newhaven.com. Blessing of the Fleet: June 9, 1 p.m. New Haven Harbor at Long Wharf, Long Wharf Dr., New Haven, ssaanewhaven.com. Campfire and Night Hike: June 8, 6 p.m. Common...

READER SUBMITTED: Florence Griswold Museum Celebrates Summer With Fifth Annual GardenFest June 7 through 16

2013-05-22 16:10:04

The Fifth Annual GardenFest at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme is a ten-day celebration of the site's historic gardens, featuring special events, displays, demonstrations, and family activities. From June 7 through June 16, visitors can enjoy a...

Our Picks: May the 4th Events Around New Haven

2013-04-30 08:05:00

Geek out on Star Wars Day by spreading the message of the Force at these local events: Star Wars Day Celebration: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Free. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison, (203) 245-3959, rjjulia.com. Free Day: 10 a.m.-5 p.m....

Coast Guard Museum Must Be Part Of Bigger Picture

2013-04-12 16:45:00

News that New London is planning a $100 million Coast Guard Museum was reported with the finality one might expect if someone had won the lottery. Facts don't lie. But this report was a puff piece, based on a rollout, based on a wish and a prayer....

See the Toe Jam Puppet Band's Variety Show at the Florence Griswold Museum on Sunday

2013-04-12 06:00:00

Help the kids get the sillies out this weekend and head up to Old Lyme for Toe Jam Puppet Band's Variety Show. Sing silly songs, do silly dances and see what some puppets can do. � Toe Jam Puppet Band's Variety Show April 14, 2 p.m., Free with...

Canadian Master Arthur Heming Gets Some Overdue Props in Old Lyme

2013-03-27 07:25:00

Arthur Heming: Chronicler of the North Through June 2, Florence Griswold Museum, 96 Lyme St., Old Lyme, (860) 434-5542, florencegriswoldmuseum.org � Long before Second City Television's Bob and Doug Mackenzie hoisted its banner, Arthur Heming (1870-...

Sea Tea Improv Performs at Old Lyme's Florence Griswold Museum on March 22

2013-03-18 08:55:00

The cut-ups of Sea Tea Improv (pictured) invade the coast this Friday, when they take over Old Lyme's Florence Griswold Museum for a night of hilarity. It's part of the Museum's Hot Air Club program, where attendees socialize, drink signature cocktails...

Florence Griswold Museum Offers a Winter Wonderment Weekend

2013-02-06 06:55:00

Get the family out of the house this weekend. Old Lyme's Florence Griswold Museum hosts a Winder Wonderment Weekend on Feb. 9 and 10. On both days, visitors will be able to view the museum's newest exhibit, Arthur Heming: Chronicler of the North. Hands-on...

Florence Griswold In Old Lyme Presents Series Of Events

2013-01-17 07:29:00

Florence Griswold Museum, 96 Lyme St. in Old Lyme, has a bunch of activities planned in January to accentuate its currently hanging exhibits. Here’s the lineup: Thursday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m.: “Ellen Axson Wilson & First Ladies of the 21st...

You Can Still Celebrate the Magic of Christmas at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme

2012-12-31 05:05:00

This year, celebrate the season at The Magic of Christmas at the Florence Griswold Museum. This exhibition features a variety of exhibits. In the historic Griswold House, visitors can enjoy an authentic recreation of Christmas celebrations in 1910,...

Our Picks: New Haven-Area Holiday Art Exhibits

2012-12-03 05:55:00

The Magic of Christmas: Through Jan. 6, Florence Griswold Museum, 96 Lyme St., Old Lyme, (860) 434-5542, flogris.org. A Miniature Show: Through Dec. 31, The Gallery at Firehouse Square, 239 Bank St., New London, (860) 443-0344. Tree of Nations:...

Miss Florence Artists Tree Going Up On Saturday

2012-11-30 05:37:00

This year’s incarnation of Miss Florence's Artist Tree, a holiday tradition at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, will go up on Saturday, Dec. 1 and will stay up until Sunday, Jan. 6. The Christmas tree is decorated by little palettes painted...

Florence Griswold Museum

2013-04-26 08:01:00

Florence Griswold Museum, 96 Lyme St.in Old Lyme, presents "Animal/Vegetable/Mineral: An Artist's Guide to the World" from June 7 to Sept. 22, which shows favorites from the museum's collection with contemporary pieces echoing themes of animals, vegetables or minerals.

2013-04-24 00:00:00

Griswold was a resident of Old Lyme, Conn., who fostered the Impressionist art movement in America, as stated by the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame. She hosted artists drawn to the attraction of Connecticut's bucolic surroundings, and her home became the center for Impressionist artists in the U.

2013-02-25 00:00:00