Greenwich To Mark 250th Anniversary Of George Washington's Visit To Town

GREENWICH, CT — The Town of Greenwich this weekend will mark the 250th anniversary of George Washington's visit.

On April 12, the Daughters of the American Revolution's Putnam Hill Chapter and the Israel Putnam House will present a reenactment of the historic visit at 12 p.m. at Putnam Cottage/Knapp's Tavern, 243 E. Putnam Ave.

Guests are asked to arrive at 11:30 a.m. to witness the procession.

On April 12, 2776, then Gen. Washington and his men passed through Greenwich in the early months of the American Revolution after his victory at the Siege of Boston, an important milestone of the war, according to the town and First Selectman Fred Camillo's recent weekly newsletter.

"A military expense report from that time shows definitive proof that Gen. Washington stopped at Knapp’s Tavern (aka Putnam Cottage) and this April 12 event will pay tribute to this day, the man and the fight for America’s independence as we move ever closer to America's 250th birthday this July," said Camillo, who will also deliver a proclamation to mark the occasion.

Parking will be provided at nearby Christ Church and the YWCA of Greenwich.

Earlier in the day, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., the Greenwich Historical Society will host a "meet and greet" with Washington and a reenactment event as he prepares his horse for a ride through town.

The historical society will host colonial games and educational activities until 4 p.m.

Participation in the meet-and-greet with Washington and hands-on activities is free. Attendees are being asked to check in the museum lobby upon arrival.

More information from the Greenwich Historical Society can be found here.