Winner of the 2025 Connecticut League of Museums Award of Merit!

In preparation for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, the Greenwich Historical Society presented a timely and dynamic exhibition that took a fresh look at the impact of the Revolutionary War on their community.

The Revolution may have started in Massachusetts, but it soon spread to Connecticut, particularly Fairfield County and Greenwich, the gateway to Patriotic New England. With their safety and livelihood at risk, residents had to choose whether to support American Independence, to remain loyal to King George III or claim neutrality. This is the story of the people of Greenwich and their neighbors in Fairfield County, living, working, fighting, fleeing or dying on the front line of the Revolutionary War.

Designing Greenwich During the Revolutionary War came with a unique challenge: create an exhibition about the Revolutionary War without using red or blue, and make it kid-friendly. I began by exploring traditional typographic styles paired with unexpected color palettes, eventually landing on a visual identity that combined a contemporary typeface with a subtle brush-like quality and the historic font used to print the Declaration of Independence.

The final design featured deep greens, purples, and browns that evoked the period while offering a distinctive alternative to the expected patriotic palette.Brighter accents were used in the design of interactive “Let’s Learn” panels geared toward younger visitors, encouraging exploration and discovery. With over 50 graphic components and more than 40 artifacts, the exhibition required detailed coordination between design, fabrication, and curatorial teams to create an experience that was both historically grounded and visually accessible.