The Greenwich, A Town for All Seasons Show with Jeffrey Bingham Mead

This podcast is made possible by  Peter F. Alexander of Site Design Associates ; the Long Island Sound Institute  (LISI) ,  the  Ambassador Museum United States of America , and listeners like you everywhere!  Jeffrey Matthews Wealth Management joins us today to wish you Happy New Year! From me and my family to you and yours, warmest wishes and cheers to new beginning...

CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO PODCASTS.COM CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO SOUNDCLOUD SUPPORT THE SHOW THROUGH GOFUNDME. THANK YOU! This podcast is made possible by  Peter F. Alexander of Site Design Associates ; the Long Island Sound Institute  (LISI) ,  the  Ambassador Museum United States of America , and  listeners like you everywhere! How did the people of Greenwich, Connecticut cele...

This podcast is made possible by  Peter F. Alexander of Site Design Associates ; the Long Island Sound Institute  (LISI) ,  the  Ambassador Museum United States of America , and  listeners like you everywhere!  As the sun slowly rises in the east we're delighted to welcome you to the Thursday, December 16, 2021 Greenwich, A Town For All Seasons Show Podcast with...

Welcome to the Thursday, December 9, 2021 Greenwich, A Town For All Seasons Show Podcast with Jeffrey Bingham Mead. On this show we delve into the history of the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut in the USA -one of the nation's premier communities.  If you are a seasoned listener, then you are already feeling bouts of joy and delight -knowing that there are people like you all over the USA,...

Happy Hanukkah! Hanukkah is a very special annual festival, one of the most important and anticipated holy days in the Jewish faith. This eight-day celebration traces its history to a miracle that took place around 200 B.C.  As our days become shorter, what a delight it is to see the lighting of menorah candles, and to spend time with loved ones and friends.  May God bless you and give y...

Happy Thanksgiving! Let me be honest and say that I've lost count of the number of blessings I am thankful for this year. One blessing I am grateful for is you! Thank you, as always, for tuning in to this show. The Greenwich, A Town For All Seasons Show Podcast is about the history and culture of Greenwich, Connecticut USA. Through it all this show is for you and all who appreciate and cherish thi...

Welcome to the Friday, November 21, 2021 edition of the one and only Greenwich, A Town For All Seasons Show Podcast, hosted by Jeffrey Bingham Mead, a direct descendant of the 17th century founders of the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut USA.  Today's show will be coming from various locations, all thanks to the miracles of 21st century modern technology.  Listening to today's show ju...

This is the Friday, 5th of November 2021 Greenwich, A Town For All Seasons Show Podcast with your host, Jeffrey Bingham Mead! Welcome to an experience truly unparalleled in the 381 years of Greenwich, Connecticut’s history. Lucky for you, you’ve come to the right place. By golly, you’re on-time, too! I hope you are as happy as I am to be here with you on this brisk, early November autumn day.&nbsp...

Happy Halloween! We're featuring our first-ever Halloween Special, focusing as always on the history and culture of the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut USA! From Host Historian Jeffrey Bingham Mead: Located next to the Second Congregational Church on East Putnam Avenue, the New Burial Grounds Association Cemetery was founded in July, 1833 as an independent burial ground association. Easily accessib...

Look up in the sky! Was it a bird? Was it a plane? The world inauguration of what was called ‘air truck delivery’ arrived in Greenwich skies on the 1st of November, 1927. You’ll hear about the cargo that was dropped, where it happened and about the crowd of onlookers who witnessed it all.  Striking drivers believed to be from the Borden Milk Company stopped a truck driver and dumped 300 quart...

On the September 29, 2021 show we will take our listeners on an excursion into Greenwich, Connecticut history like none you've experienced before.  What's in store? The Pryory  in Field Point Circle is a one-of-a-kind 'Great Estate' mansion with a fascinating reputation and remarkable history. This 12,000 square foot home was designed in circa 1916 by the renowned architectural firm...

Well, it is August -and many people I know are away on vacation. Are you one of them? Safe travels and good health to you wherever you are. On the August 16, 2021 show, we’ll have news of upcoming events and happenings at the Greenwich Historical Society and elsewhere.  Greenwich Avenue has been the heart of the town’s shopping, dining and business district for generations. In May, 1907, a pr...

It's Founder's Day July 18, 2021! Host Jeffrey Bingham Mead welcomes Maggie Dimock, curator of the Greenwich Historical Society. They discussed Beautiful Work: The Art of Greenwich Gardens and Landscapes on view now until September 5, 2021.