On the Calendar
History Book Club
Please note a
NEW date for this
will be determined
once the Library
reopens
Rowayton Library
Free admission
Refreshments will be served
Spring Lecture Series
Unfortunately, because of concerns for the spread of the COVID19 virus, we are postponing the lectures.
Whaleboat Battles on LI Sound
During the Revolution
Witches in Connecticut
What the Heck is THIS? Oddities from the RHS Archives
Date: TBD
Watch for updates here
Programs and Resources
Rowayton’s Pinkney Park is home to the RHS campus, which includes our headquarters at the The Seeley-Dibble-Pinkney House, The Barclay Boathouse and The Raymond Marine Exhibit.
History is all around us, but preserving it takes work. It is our responsibility to protect our historical sites for the benefit of future generations.
Rowayton beginnings date to 1651 with transaction between European settlers and native Indians. Farmers gave way to oystermen and sea captains, and later, to industry giants.
Spotlight on...
The Raymond Boathouse
The Frank E. Raymond Maritime Museum and Boathouse was built for publisher George Palmer Putnam who owned a summer estate on Rowayton Avenue from 1861 to 1867. Although a resident of Rowayton for only a short time, Putnam’s indelible influence can still be felt today.
Enormous thanks to Rowayton Gardener Pamela Proctor and Mike Mushak of Tulip Tree Site Design for their generous donations of design, energy, and time to create this beautiful new entrance to the Boathouse.
Contribute to Our New Exhibit Space
at the Raymond Boathouse
Video: Rock Ledge
Header Image
“Packet Day at the Five Mile River” was painted by George Avison in 1937 with funding from the WPA Federal Art Project. It was restored circa 1986.