Thomas Lyon House

The Thomas Lyon House, located on Byram Road in Greenwich, Connecticut, is an institution dedicated to educating and advocating for the preservation of historic and cultural resources. The house, built circa 1695, is the oldest unaltered Colonial house in Greenwich and has a rich history tied to the Lyon Family and the Colonial American slave trade.

The institution's mission includes preservation projects and advocating for the restoration of historic structures in the town. The Thomas Lyon House Committee, formed in 2006, has worked tirelessly to document the history and condition of the house, ensuring its preservation for future generations.

The house, which was saved from demolition in 2007, is now under the care of the Greenwich Preservation Trust, which is committed to restoring it and opening it to the public as a teaching museum. The trust aims to showcase the Lyon Family artifacts and host historic and community events at the house.

The Thomas Lyon House has attracted the interest of architectural historians and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The institution continues to work towards its mission of preserving Greenwich's rich architectural heritage and telling the full story of the Lyon Family.

If you are passionate about historic preservation and cultural heritage, consider volunteering with the Greenwich Preservation Trust to help make a difference in the community.