Women of Wilton, WOW! A Celebration of Women’s History Month: An Illustrated Talk

Presented by the Wilton Historical Society and Hillside Cemetery

What do they have in common? A vaudeville, film and Broadway actress; an abolitionist; a suffragist; a 37-year president of Mt. Holyoke; Wilton’s first female elected official; a beloved educator; a community activist; and an internationally known journalist: each was interesting and inspirational — and lived in Wilton.

These eight special women, whose lives span 1793-2003, are being recognized as we celebrate Women’s History Month. The Wilton Historical Society and Hillside Cemetery will present an illustrated Zoom talk entitled “Women of Wilton, WOW!” The program will be offered on Thursday, Mar. 31 from 1-2 p.m.

Pam Brown, Executive Administrator of Hillside Cemetery, and Catherine Lipper, Educator for the Wilton Historical Society, will acquaint attendees with biographical sketches of June Havoc, Polly Wakeman, Alice Merwin Eakland, Mary Emma Wooley, Hannah Chichester, Angeline Post, Gladys Marhoffer and Elizabeth Neuffer. The talk will recognize these local women and their significant contributions to Wilton and beyond.

In addition, Brown has created a self-guided walking tour of their final resting places at Hillside Cemetery, which is available on the Hillside website. For more information email Brown. June Havoc‘s ashes were scattered over her beloved Cannon Crossing.

To register, visit the Wilton Historical Society website, or reach out via email or by calling 203.762.7257. $10 donation is suggested.