Support Greenwich Historical Society

As a nonprofit institution, the Historical Society relies on the generosity of friends and supporters to meet the costs of educational, cultural and preservation contributions to the community. Members and friends have the opportunity to provide direct support through periodic fundraisers. Your support is crucial to the vitality of the Historical Society and to all those who love Greenwich and wish to see its history come alive for generations to come.

November 12, 2011

One Saturday, November 12, two hundred elegantly attired guests were whisked back to the Gilded Age as they entered the Loading Dock, which was transformed into a turn-of-the-century conservatory, complete with potted palms and opulent chandeliers. The evening began with champagne, a classic raw bar and a complement of elegant hors d’oeuvres. As guests sat down to tables festooned with candelabra and sumptuous flower arrangements, they were treated to a fascinating film on the Gilded Age in Greenwich produced by board member Regina Pitaro Gabelli and Amy Mooney that explored the historic threads that led to Greenwich’s transformation from a sleepy rural outpost to a Gilded Age enclave for titans of industry and philanthropy. Following supper catered by Jean-Louis Gerin, Terry Betteridge led a lively auction. Proceeds from the event will support preservation and education initiatives and help to maintain Bush-Holley Historic Site.

Kudos to co-chairs Suzanne Frank, M.E. Kjaernested, Alease Fisher Tallman and Lynn Wheat, who earned highest marks possible for creative flair and flawless execution. Thanks to all who showed your support by buying tickets and tables and for your generous donations and purchases of auction items. We would also like to express our gratitude to Moffly Media, exclusive media sponsors, and to Henri Reserve, Kobrand, and St. Francis for providing fabulous wines for the occasion.

To view the Gilded Age in Greenwich film produced for the event, click here.

To see photos of the Gilded Age Ball, click here.

The Black & White Ball, November 2010

The Black & White Ball to benefit the Historical Society held at the Loading Dock on Friday, November 12, 2010, was a resounding success and a sellout with over 250 in attendance. The evening featured cocktails, dinner, dancing and a film created expressly for the event produced by new board member Regina Pitaro Gabelli. The movie celebrated the colorful story of Truman Capote's early life as a budding writer at Greenwich High through his trajectory to fame that culminated in the original 1966 Black & White Ball. Honorary chairs were Icy and Scott Frantz and Roxanne and Hugh Vanderbilt. The gala earned more than $250,000 for the Historical Society.

To view the film about Truman Capote, click here.