Elmer Boyd Smith (1860-1943) was a prominent American painter, writer and illustrator of children’s books. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, and raised in Boston, Smith was classically trained as a painter in France. He moved to Wilton during the early 1900s where he found a successful career as an author and illustrator. The images […]
Felt is a type of non-woven fabric that has been fabricated since ancient times in countries around the world and is used to make rugs, hats, clothing, wall art, blankets, insulation for boots, and more. Needle felting uses animal fiber such as sheep wool and special tools to enable fibers to mat together to form […]
National Geography Bee on Wednesday, June 14 at 9:00 a.m. Middlebrook Auditorium
Board of Education Regular Meetings take place in the WHS Professional Library beginning at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Zoom links for each meeting will be posted on BoardDocs. […]
Please join Wilton Library as husband-and-wife tenor-sax power-couple Lucas Pino and Roxy Coss make their debut as co-band leaders. The duo first met at a jam session in New York City in 2012, joined as spouses in 2014, became parents in 2021, and now come together for the first time publicly in 2023 to present […]
It's finally summer! Join Wilton Library in the Teen Room for treats and fun to kickoff our summer reading challenge for teens. Learn how to participate in our Summer Reading Club and decorate a canvas tote bag to hold all of your books. For students incoming in grades 6-12 only. No registration is necessary - […]
Wild blueberries have been consumed by Indigenous peoples of New England for thousands of years. Colonial settlers also harvested blueberries, as they were easily dried and stored for winter, incorporated into a wide variety of recipes, and used for medicinal purposes. Today, the tradition of eating blueberries both on their own and as an ingredient […]
Make Your Own History summer camp at Wilton Historical Society is an opportunity for kids to explore history and embrace their creativity. Through engaging, interactive, history-based activities, kids will learn firsthand about artistry, craftsmanship, and ingenuity. Make Your Own History is limited to 12 campers, with activities led by education professionals. This small group structure […]
Make Your Own History summer camp at Wilton Historical Society is an opportunity for kids to explore history and embrace their creativity. Through engaging, interactive, history-based activities, kids will learn firsthand about artistry, craftsmanship, and ingenuity. Make Your Own History is limited to 12 campers, with activities led by education professionals. This small group structure […]
