Experience the beauty of a meadow at dusk and the power of history at this unique evening event. Beginning at Chestnut Meadows, we will make our way to Hillside Cemetery’s historic Old Section, where local historians will bring Wilton’s Revolutionary War past to life.
Despite being a fairly small rural and suburban community for most of its history, Wilton has been home to several groundbreaking technological developments, pioneering entrepreneurs, and industrial giants. Join the Wilton Historical Society for a panel discussion from local historians and first hand experts in exploring the various industries, inventions and innovations that have come […]
The Wilton Historical Society is thrilled to be partnering with Escapism Productions for an upcoming immersive historical theatre experience! Connecticut, 1793: A wasting sickness has descended upon the parish of Millbrook, carrying off entire households and leaving several of the community’s governing offices vacant. With several civic leaders among the dead, the remaining inhabitants have […]
Colonial Tavern Night returns to the Wilton Historical Society on Saturday, Oct. 3. Join us for an evening of great food, drinks, games, and trivia! Taverns and inns were an integral part of 18th century Wilton, serving as restaurants, bars, rest stops for weary travelers and community centers. These businesses were so vital that for […]
The Wilton Historical Society is thrilled to be partnering with Escapism Productions for an upcoming immersive historical theatre experience! Connecticut, 1793: A wasting sickness has descended upon the parish of Millbrook, carrying off entire households and leaving several of the community’s governing offices vacant. With several civic leaders among the dead, the remaining inhabitants have […]
The Wilton Historical Society is thrilled to be partnering with Escapism Productions for an upcoming immersive historical theatre experience! Connecticut, 1793: A wasting sickness has descended upon the parish of Millbrook, carrying off entire households and leaving several of the community’s governing offices vacant. With several civic leaders among the dead, the remaining inhabitants have […]
The Wilton Historical Society is thrilled to be partnering with Escapism Productions for an upcoming immersive historical theatre experience! Connecticut, 1793: A wasting sickness has descended upon the parish of Millbrook, carrying off entire households and leaving several of the community’s governing offices vacant. With several civic leaders among the dead, the remaining inhabitants have […]
The Historic District and Historic Properties Commission meets to discuss the administration and preservation of historically significant buildings, objects and areas in Wilton for economic, educational and general welfare purposes. The public can attend these open meetings via Zoom.
Join the Wilton Historical Society on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. for a presentation by University of Delaware professor Wendy Bellion that will explore the 1776 tearing down of the King George statue and Wilton’s direct role in the historic events that followed. On the night of July 9, 1776, a crowd emboldened by a […]
Of all the legendary figures who have come through Connecticut, few have had the staying power or notoriety that The Leatherman has achieved. For six years during the late 1800s,this so-called “vagabond” hiked the same, 364-mile, circuitous route every 34 days like clockwork. Residents could predict when he would return to their town. Wearing a […]
