Festive American Artisan Show Preview Party

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Benefits Wilton Historical Society

Love a great party? Love to get a jump on finding a one of a kind gift or just the right accent for your home? How about both – buy tickets now to a fabulous party plus a chance to do some early holiday shopping at the Wilton Historical Society’s annual American Artisan Show Preview Party.

The festive party will take place on Thursday, Nov. 1 from 6-8:30 p.m. to kick off the show. This gives guests the first opportunity to browse and buy, while noshing delectable hors d’oeuvres provided by Sarah Bouissou Catering at Bernard’s of Ridgefield. A signature cocktail will be provided courtesy of Brooklyn’s Greenhook Ginsmiths. The event will take place at the Society’s Museum Complex (224 Danbury Rd.).

Tickets to the Nov. 1 Preview Party and Auction are $125. The Preview Party Committee is chaired by Katy Williams and Meaghan Donovan, Trustees of the Society. Committee members are Heather Bower, Andrea McLaughlin, Judy Higby, Kim Mellin, Allison Sanders, and Karen Tartell.

New this year, the Silent Auction will feature a series of exceptional “Experiences.” These include a week’s stay for up to nine on the island of Menorca, off the coast of Spain; a Long Island Waterfront Wine Weekend for up to six, a completely unique historical tour of Wilton for six with Bob Russell plus dinner furnished by Kevin and Moira Craw; and a vault tour of University Archives plus object appraisals by expert John Reznikoff. Also offered at the Silent Auction are wonderful pieces contributed by the artisans and other generous friends.

“All proceeds will directly benefit the Historical Society and its efforts to preserve Wilton’s history through education and historic preservation,” said Janet Foster, president of the Board of Trustees of the Wilton Historical Society. Full details can be found on the Society’s website.

The American Artisan Show (Friday and Saturday, Nov. 2 and 3) is an important benefit for the Society, supporting its mission of education and historic preservation. With 35+diverse artisans from around the country, the annual American Artisan Show highlights arts, crafts and designs that have been part of fine American handwork since the 18th and 19th centuries. Shaker-style furniture, pottery, glass, kitchen wares, Nantucket-style baskets, hand-woven scarves, quilts, rugs, floor cloths, art, tavern signs, soap, jewelry, beautifully crafted cutting boards – plus much more!