In Situ: The Painted Panels

Investigate the Museum’s remarkable collection of painted panels and doors left in situ (in their original place) by the artists who stayed at the Florence Griswold House, the boardinghouse of the Lyme Art Colony.

The Fox Chase: A Race into History

Delve into the history of the Lyme Art Colony through an exploration of the people, places, and things, in The Fox Chase, a long painting showing the artists during a mock fox hunt through the village of Old Lyme, Connecticut.

Resources for Educators

Find everything you need to teach about American Impressionism in the classroom, on-line, and at the Florence Griswold Museum, including field trip information, lesson plans, a glossary, a timeline, and more.

 

The Institute of Museum and Library Services, an independent Federal grant-making agency dedicated to creating and sustaining a nation of learners by helping libraries and museums serve their communities, supports the Florence Griswold Museum.

Additional funding for this project was received from the Connecticut Humanities Council and the American Film Preservation Foundation.

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