How did colonial children spend their free time? In a time before video games, smartphones, and modern technology, kids played a variety of games that are still fun and entertaining today! Join the Wilton Historical Society on Saturday, Apr. 4, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., to learn about games like 9 Men’s Morris, Cup and […]
Join Hillside Cemetery and Arboretum for an Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, Apr. 25. Chris Teter of Bartlett Tree Experts will demonstrate the correct way to plant a tree and […]
Food has long carried political meaning, and its significance in revolutionary America is no exception. Join art and culinary historian Nancy Siegel for a lecture and historic food tasting which investigates a distinct genre of culinary-inspired satirical prints produced by artists sympathetic to the plight of American colonists. Imagine King George III placing a fleet […]
Connecticut played an outsized role in winning U.S. independence from the British Empire. Prominent historical figures contributed to the formation of the new country, while Connecticut earned the nickname “the provision state” because of its supplies of food and ammunition to the Continental Army. Military actions in Danbury, Ridgefield, Saugatuck, Groton, New London, New Haven, […]
Take a guided walk through the riverside habitat of Schenck's Island on Sat. May 9 and learn how to spot and identify birds by sight and sound with birding guide and […]
Moth Madness Drop-Off Program at Woodcock Nature Center Saturday, May 22, from 8 - 10 p.m. Uncover the wonderful world of moths! While these primarily nocturnal insects are seldom seen, kids will embark on a night hike to visit light traps and baited trees to see what they can find. This should attract different moth […]
