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General Information
Greenwich is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut and has a population of over 60,000 residents. Greenwich is just 37 minutes away from Manhattan by train, and is the southernmost and westernmost municipality of the state. In 2005 CNN/Money and Money Magazine ranked Greenwich as 12th on the list of the 100 Best Places to Live in the nation.

The Town of Greenwich was settled in 1640 and was incorporated in 1665. Originally Greenwich Point (known by locals as “Tod’s Point”) was open only to town residents and their guests, but a lawyer eventually sued claiming that is freedom was threatened because he was not allowed entry. The lower courts disagreed, but the decision was overruled by the Supreme Court of Connecticut, and now all four beaches in Greenwich are accessible by the public.

For more information about the local culture and history of Greenwich, please visit the office website here:
http://www.greenwichct.org/Home/default.asp

Bruce Museum
http://www.brucemuseum.org
Originally built as a private residence in 1853, the Bruce Museum now houses a diverse collection of fine and decorative art pieces, natural history pieces, and anthropological finds that have been acquired over the past 90 years.

The Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich
http://www.hstg.org
The Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich was founded in 1931 to preserve the history of the area. Facilities maintained by the Historical Society include the National Historic Landmark Bush-Holley House (built in 1730), a museum gallery in a former post office (built in 1730), an Education Center housed in a mid-19 century barn, and the Library and Archives building. Educational programs and services include hands-on exhibits, lectures, research opportunities, publications, and tours of the Bush-Holley House.

Events
There are a variety of events that take place in Greenwich each year, like the Business and Culinary Showcase and the exciting Sidewalk Sale Days event. For a complete list of annual events in Greenwich, please visit: http://www.greenwichchamber.com/annualevents.asp

Parks and Recreation
There are plenty of things to do and see in Greenwich, and the Parks and Recreation System provides playgrounds, parks, a skate park, an ice skating rink, and summer camps for residents to enjoy. Athletic field rentals, youth and adult programs, and sports leagues are also available.

For more information about recreation and leisure programs offered by the City, please visit their website:
http://www.greenwichct.org/ParksAndRec/ParksAndRec.asp