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Programs and Resources
Rowayton’s Pinkney Park is home to the HR campus, which includes our headquarters in the Seeley-Dibble-Pinkney House, the Antique Tool Barn, and the Raymond Boathouse.
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.
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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.
“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.
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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
News and Events
Video: Rowayton's Rock Ledge Estate
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