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SUMMARY:The Enduring Legend of The Leatherman
DESCRIPTION:Of all the legendary figures who have come through Connecticut\, few have had the staying power or notoriety that The Leatherman has achieved. \nFor 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 self-made suit of leather\, from head to toe\, he conversed with no one and slept in caves. We still don’t know who he was\, but people loved him. \nHear about The Leatherman from noted Connecticut podcaster and storyteller Mike Allen on Thursday evening\, Oct. 15\, at the Wilton Historical Society. Allen specializes in bringing history to life\, through his background in journalism\, radio broadcasting\, podcasting and public speaking. He hosted the podcast\, “Amazing Tales About History\,” for four years\, producing more than 200 episodes on Connecticut history. For 10 years\, Allen was news director at Connecticut radio station I-95 before becoming press secretary to the mayor of Danbury. During a subsequent\, 25-year corporate career\, he worked and lived internationally\, specializing in marketing. Allen has lived in Connecticut for more than 50 years and currently resides in Danbury. \nThe talk will be held on Thursday\, Oct. 15\, at 7 p.m. at the Wilton Historical Society (224 Danbury Rd.). The event is free for Historical Society members\, and $10 for non-members.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/the-enduring-legend-of-the-leatherman/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:discussion,Historic,Lecture,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Iconoclasm in Wilton: The Revolutionary-era Statue of King George III
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOn the night of July 9\, 1776\, a crowd emboldened by a public reading of the Declaration of Independence pulled a huge equestrian statue of George III from its pedestal at Bowling Green in lower Manhattan. A British officer conveyed the decapitated head to London\, intending to demonstrate the patriots’ defiance\, and soldiers transported the remaining fragments via Wilton to Litchfield\, where the statue was melted down and recast as ammunition for Continental soldiers. En route\, loyalists in Wilton absconded with pieces of the statue\, concealing them in fields\, swamps and cellars. This talk revisits this dramatic episode of the American Revolution and explores its lesser-known afterlife in the 19th- and 20th century\, when the fragments re-emerged as historical relics and re-enactors recreated the lost statue — only to destroy it all over again. \nBellion is Professor of Art History and Sewell C. Biggs Chair in American Art at the University of Delaware. Her scholarship focuses on the art and material culture of the 18th- and 19th-century Atlantic world and the early modern Americas. Her most recent publications include the books Iconoclasm in New York: Revolution to Reenactment (2019); Citizen Spectator: Art\, Illusion and Visual Perception in Early National America (2011)\, which was awarded the Smithsonian Institution’s Eldredge Prize; and the co-edited volume Material Cultures of the Global Eighteenth Century: Art\, Mobility\, and Change (2023). Her current research explores the women of the family of artist Charles Willson Peale. \nThe event is free for Historical Society members and $10 for non-members.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/iconoclasm-in-wilton-the-revolutionary-era-statue-of-king-george-iii/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Historic,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Historic District and Historic Properties Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/historic-district-and-historic-properties-commission-meeting/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Webinar Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Civic,Government,Historic,Meeting,Online,Town/Government Meeting,Zoom Call
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SUMMARY:“Last Meeting in Millbrook” – An Immersive Historical Vampire Tale
DESCRIPTION:The Wilton Historical Society is thrilled to be partnering with\nEscapism Productions for an upcoming immersive historical theatre experience! \nConnecticut\, 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 been summoned to the meetinghouse to account for the spread of the illness\, and determine who can be trusted to restore order. \nFear has already taken root. Neighbors whisper that the deaths are no ordinary work of consumption. Strange marks have been discovered upon the bodies. The newly buried do not seem to rest easily. Some claim that something moves between the sickrooms after nightfall\, feeding upon the living while hiding behind a familiar face. \nAs more evidence is gathered and old suspicions rise to the surface\, another death strikes before the assembled parish. Someone in Millbrook knows more than they confess. \nBefore the meeting can end\, the inhabitants must uncover what is consuming their community and determine whether the evil they seek lies beneath the earth or stands among them. \nThis immersive production is performed at the Wilton Historical Society. This experience allows guests to explore the Society’s historic Sloan-Raymond-Fitch House\, interacting directly with the characters to uncover secrets\, expose evidence\, and influence the ending. \nPerformance Dates and Times \n\nFriday\, Oct. 2\, 7-8:30 p.m.\nSaturday\, Oct. 3\, 8-9:30 p.m.\nSunday\, Oct. 4\, 4-5:30 p.m.\nSunday\, Oct. 4\, 7-8:30 p.m.\n\nBe sure to bundle your tickets with the Society’s popular Colonial Tavern Night on Oct. 4. \nTickets are $50 for Wilton Historical Society members\, and $60 for non-members.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/last-meeting-in-millbrook-an-immersive-historical-vampire-tale/2026-10-04/2/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Historic,Not for profit,Performance,Theater
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SUMMARY:“Last Meeting in Millbrook” – An Immersive Historical Vampire Tale
DESCRIPTION:The Wilton Historical Society is thrilled to be partnering with\nEscapism Productions for an upcoming immersive historical theatre experience! \nConnecticut\, 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 been summoned to the meetinghouse to account for the spread of the illness\, and determine who can be trusted to restore order. \nFear has already taken root. Neighbors whisper that the deaths are no ordinary work of consumption. Strange marks have been discovered upon the bodies. The newly buried do not seem to rest easily. Some claim that something moves between the sickrooms after nightfall\, feeding upon the living while hiding behind a familiar face. \nAs more evidence is gathered and old suspicions rise to the surface\, another death strikes before the assembled parish. Someone in Millbrook knows more than they confess. \nBefore the meeting can end\, the inhabitants must uncover what is consuming their community and determine whether the evil they seek lies beneath the earth or stands among them. \nThis immersive production is performed at the Wilton Historical Society. This experience allows guests to explore the Society’s historic Sloan-Raymond-Fitch House\, interacting directly with the characters to uncover secrets\, expose evidence\, and influence the ending. \nPerformance Dates and Times \n\nFriday\, Oct. 2\, 7-8:30 p.m.\nSaturday\, Oct. 3\, 8-9:30 p.m.\nSunday\, Oct. 4\, 4-5:30 p.m.\nSunday\, Oct. 4\, 7-8:30 p.m.\n\nBe sure to bundle your tickets with the Society’s popular Colonial Tavern Night on Oct. 4. \nTickets are $50 for Wilton Historical Society members\, and $60 for non-members.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/last-meeting-in-millbrook-an-immersive-historical-vampire-tale/2026-10-04/1/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Historic,Not for profit,Performance,Theater
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SUMMARY:“Last Meeting in Millbrook” – An Immersive Historical Vampire Tale
DESCRIPTION:The Wilton Historical Society is thrilled to be partnering with\nEscapism Productions for an upcoming immersive historical theatre experience! \nConnecticut\, 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 been summoned to the meetinghouse to account for the spread of the illness\, and determine who can be trusted to restore order. \nFear has already taken root. Neighbors whisper that the deaths are no ordinary work of consumption. Strange marks have been discovered upon the bodies. The newly buried do not seem to rest easily. Some claim that something moves between the sickrooms after nightfall\, feeding upon the living while hiding behind a familiar face. \nAs more evidence is gathered and old suspicions rise to the surface\, another death strikes before the assembled parish. Someone in Millbrook knows more than they confess. \nBefore the meeting can end\, the inhabitants must uncover what is consuming their community and determine whether the evil they seek lies beneath the earth or stands among them. \nThis immersive production is performed at the Wilton Historical Society. This experience allows guests to explore the Society’s historic Sloan-Raymond-Fitch House\, interacting directly with the characters to uncover secrets\, expose evidence\, and influence the ending. \nPerformance Dates and Times \n\nFriday\, Oct. 2\, 7-8:30 p.m.\nSaturday\, Oct. 3\, 8-9:30 p.m.\nSunday\, Oct. 4\, 4-5:30 p.m.\nSunday\, Oct. 4\, 7-8:30 p.m.\n\nBe sure to bundle your tickets with the Society’s popular Colonial Tavern Night on Oct. 4. \nTickets are $50 for Wilton Historical Society members\, and $60 for non-members.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/last-meeting-in-millbrook-an-immersive-historical-vampire-tale/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Historic,Not for profit,Performance,Theater
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SUMMARY:Colonial Tavern Night
DESCRIPTION: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! \nTaverns 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 a time\, Connecticut colonial law actually required several towns to have at least one tavern open. On Oct. 3\, from 6-8:30 p.m.\, the Wilton Historical Society will party like it’s 1779 by hosting its own one night only tavern at the museum! \nAttendees can participate in that evening’s history pub trivia contest! \nTicket includes open bar with food courtesy of Jeff’s BBQ. This event is for adults 21+. Tickets are $60 for Wilton Historical Society members and $75 for non-members. Be sure to bundle your tickets with the interactive theater experience\, Last Meeting in Millbrook\, by Escapism Productions
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/colonial-tavern-night-3/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:21-and-over,Adults,Cocktails/Celebration,Historic
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SUMMARY:“Last Meeting in Millbrook” – An Immersive Historical Vampire Tale
DESCRIPTION:The Wilton Historical Society is thrilled to be partnering with\nEscapism Productions for an upcoming immersive historical theatre experience! \nConnecticut\, 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 been summoned to the meetinghouse to account for the spread of the illness\, and determine who can be trusted to restore order. \nFear has already taken root. Neighbors whisper that the deaths are no ordinary work of consumption. Strange marks have been discovered upon the bodies. The newly buried do not seem to rest easily. Some claim that something moves between the sickrooms after nightfall\, feeding upon the living while hiding behind a familiar face. \nAs more evidence is gathered and old suspicions rise to the surface\, another death strikes before the assembled parish. Someone in Millbrook knows more than they confess. \nBefore the meeting can end\, the inhabitants must uncover what is consuming their community and determine whether the evil they seek lies beneath the earth or stands among them. \nThis immersive production is performed at the Wilton Historical Society. This experience allows guests to explore the Society’s historic Sloan-Raymond-Fitch House\, interacting directly with the characters to uncover secrets\, expose evidence\, and influence the ending. \nPerformance Dates and Times \n\nFriday\, Oct. 2\, 7-8:30 p.m.\nSaturday\, Oct. 3\, 8-9:30 p.m.\nSunday\, Oct. 4\, 4-5:30 p.m.\nSunday\, Oct. 4\, 7-8:30 p.m.\n\nBe sure to bundle your tickets with the Society’s popular Colonial Tavern Night on Oct. 4. \nTickets are $50 for Wilton Historical Society members\, and $60 for non-members.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/last-meeting-in-millbrook-an-immersive-historical-vampire-tale/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Historic,Not for profit,Performance,Theater
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SUMMARY:From Wire Mills to Microchips: Wilton’s History of Technology
DESCRIPTION: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 out of Wilton. From early cottage industries like horse-hair screens and carriage-making to high tech advancements\, find out what makes Wilton a unique home for technology. \nThis panel discussion will follow the stories of three companies: the Gilbert & Bennett Manufacturing Co.\, the precision optics of PerkinElmer to ASML\, and Cannondale Bicycle. \nJoining us in discussion will be Wilton Historical Society Director Nick Foster\, ASML Fellow Chip Mason\, tech policy lecturer Bill Bonvillian\, and Cannondale Director of R&D and Testing Curtis Detwiler. \nThe talk will be held on Thursday\, Sept. 24 at the Wilton Historical Society at 6 p.m. The event is free for Historical Society members; for non-members\, there is a $10 fee. \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Wilton Library.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/from-wire-mills-to-microchips-wiltons-history-of-technology/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:discussion,Historic,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T180000
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SUMMARY:History Walk: Fields of Freedom
DESCRIPTION: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. \n 
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/history-walk-fields-of-freedom/
LOCATION:Chestnut Meadows Preserve\, 183 Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Historic,Nature,Outdoor Event,Walk/Hike,Walking Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wilton Land Trust":MAILTO:whitney@wiltonlandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T200000
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SUMMARY:Emancipation and Freedom: People of African Descent and the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:The historical importance of the American War of Independence for Black Americans is unquestionable. The number of Black men who served in the military during this war is between 5\,000 and 10\,000. But how do we remember and memorialize Black Patriots and history makers from that era? What lenses do we look through to see them? What narrative structure do we use to talk about the past they experienced? What parameters do we use for framing that narrative? And how does it relate to the more well-known narrative? These are some of the questions that will be addressed in this virtual presentation by Dr. Robert Bellinger from the Wilton Historical Society. \nBellinger is a public historian with a Ph.D. in history from Boston College. As the proprietor of Righting Histories\, Bellinger engages in projects that involve research and interpretation of African American history\, local histories and historic sites. \nBellinger has been engaged as a researcher\, advisor or consultant on several public history projects including the National Park Service project “The Experience of Africans During the American Revolution;” the development of a Black History Trail in Concord\, MA; “Harvesting Heritage\,” an upcoming exhibit at South Carolina State Museum; and “Conversations of Freedom\,” the 250th anniversary exhibit at Middleton Place\, Charleston\, SC. \nIn 2021 Bellinger founded the African Seed Exchange (ASÉ) which documents the introduction of African food crops into North America by Africans and African Americans in South Carolina from the 17th through the 19th centuries. Currently Bellinger is completing a manuscript on the history of the Black residents of Lexington\, MA\, 1690-1820. Working with the Lexington History Museums this text will help expand the interpretation of the history of this Massachusetts community. \nBellinger serves on the boards of the Robbins House\, the Shirley-Eustis House\, Rediscover Mapledale\, the Slave Legacy History Coalition\, Lexington History Museums\, and Middleton Place in Charleston\, SC. Bellinger is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution\, the Massachusetts Historical Society\, the Colonial Society of Massachusetts\, and the African America Historical and Genealogical Society. \nThe talk will be held virtually on Thursday\, Sept. 10\, at 7 p.m. \nThe event is free for Historical Society members. For non-members\, there is a $10 fee.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/emancipation-and-freedom-people-of-african-descent-and-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Historic,Presentation,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Historic District and Historic Properties Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/historic-district-and-historic-properties-commission-meeting/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Webinar Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Civic,Government,Historic,Meeting,Online,Town/Government Meeting,Zoom Call
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T200000
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SUMMARY:Music During The Revolution
DESCRIPTION:This year we commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution! Join us at the Wilton Historical Society on Wednesday\, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. for a presentation about music during the Revolution by Christine Hauck. \nHauck is a visual arts educator\, lecturer\, multimedia artist and award-winning designer. Through her graffeast studio\, she creates marketing\, branding and collateral materials. She holds an M.A. in History of Decorative Arts and Curatorial Studies from Parsons School of Design and the Cooper-Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum; a degree in Graphics and Advertising from Parsons School of Design\, including a postgraduate seminar in Japan; and a B.A. in Art History from Vassar College. She was formerly an adjunct professor at the University of Connecticut in Digital Media. \nThis lecture will focus on the American Revolutionary Era (1763–1783) and what the residents of Wilton in 1776 would have been listening to at the time. Hauck will share her research journey to identify the top composers or music makers of the area and the types of music popular in 1776 from patriotic and marching songs to social and dance music\, to psalms and symphonies. \nRegistration is required. Wilton Historical Society members can attend for free\, non-members are $10.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/music-during-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Historic,Lecture,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T160000
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SUMMARY:2026 Cannon Grange Agricultural Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Cannon Grange is delighted to announce the return of its annual Agricultural Fair on Sunday\, Aug. 30\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, at the Grange Hall (25 Cannon Rd.). \nThis year’s fair promises a full day of community fun\, contests and creativity\, in what organizers proudly call “the sweetest little fair in the area.” \nVisitors of all ages are invited to enjoy the Grange’s popular Adult and Junior competitions\, showcasing local talents in a variety of agricultural\, horticultural\, culinary and handcrafted categories. The fair will also feature local nonprofit organizations sharing information about their missions\, along with some talented artisans and vendors offering handcrafted and artistic products. \nOrganizers are especially pleased that the ongoing Cannon Bridge construction will not impact access to this year’s event. They are also grateful to the new owner of the adjoining property\, who has generously allowed the Grange to use the additional outdoor space during this year’s fair. \n“This year’s fair is an exciting opportunity for our community\,” organizers said. \nAdmission is $2 per person — under 2 years old is free. (No animals are permitted per State Grange regulations.) \nMark your calendars for Sunday\, Aug. 30\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, and celebrate community\, agriculture\, and local tradition at the Cannon Grange. \n 
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/2026-cannon-grange-agricultural-fair/
LOCATION:25 Cannon Road\, Wilton\, Ct\, 25 Cannon Road\, Wilton\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Celebration,Community Events,Exhibit,Family Event,Historic,Not for profit,Outdoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260804T144438Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T144438Z
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SUMMARY:Working for the Revolution: Patriot Women’s Lives During the War
DESCRIPTION:Join the Wilton Historical Society on Thursday\, Aug. 20\, at 7 p.m. for a presentation by professor emerita and publisher Kathy Hermes. The talk will explore how women contributed to the American Revolutionary effort politically\, economically\, intellectually and even militarily. Using original sources like newspapers\, court records\, letters and pension records\, Hermes will show how Indigenous\, Anglo-European and African-descended women all helped to further the Patriot cause. \nHermes is the publisher and executive director of Connecticut Explored magazine\, a non-profit history publication produced for readers interested in Connecticut’s past. She is professor emerita of history at Central Connecticut State University\, where she taught Early American history for 25 years. She has created and been involved with a number of digital public history projects\, including Forgotten Voices of the Revolutionary War: People of Color and the Redding Encampment\, 1778-1779. \nThe event is free for Historical Society members. For non-members\, there is a $10 fee.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/working-for-the-revolution-patriot-womens-lives-during-the-war-2/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Historic,Lecture,Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T203000
DTSTAMP:20250908T152921Z
CREATED:20250908T152921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T152921Z
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SUMMARY:Historic District and Historic Properties Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/historic-district-and-historic-properties-commission-meeting/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:Webinar Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Civic,Government,Historic,Meeting,Online,Town/Government Meeting,Zoom Call
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T203000
DTSTAMP:20250908T152921Z
CREATED:20250908T152921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T152921Z
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SUMMARY:Historic District and Historic Properties Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/historic-district-and-historic-properties-commission-meeting/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Webinar Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Civic,Government,Historic,Meeting,Online,Town/Government Meeting,Zoom Call
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T151305Z
CREATED:20260624T151305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T151305Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary War Open House Day
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the summer season with an afternoon of history\, hands-on activities\, and family-friendly fun at the Wilton Historical Society’s Revolutionary War Open House! \nThis special event invites visitors of all ages to explore the past through live demonstrations\, interactive experiences\, and a lively outdoor atmosphere. \nThroughout the afternoon\, skilled demonstrators will bring traditional trades to life. Watch spinning and weaving in action\, see the art of blacksmithing up close\, and learn about colonial medicine practices. Visitors can engage with these demonstrators and gain a deeper appreciation for early American life. \nHistory will come to life as the reenactment group\, the CT 5th Regiment\, sets up an authentic encampment on the grounds. Guests can explore the camp\, interact with reenactors\, and discover what daily life was like for Revolutionary War soldiers. \nAdding to the festive atmosphere\, a complimentary ice cream will be on-site serving free refreshments for all guests\, making this a perfect outing for families\, friends\, and anyone looking to enjoy a summer afternoon filled with history! \nAdmission is free\, no registration required. Just stop by and join us for this engaging and educational community event. We look forward to welcoming you!
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/revolutionary-war-open-house-day/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Historic,Outdoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T232926Z
CREATED:20260616T232926Z
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SUMMARY:From Petition to Parish: The Petition of Faith (1726) Immersive Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Step into the past and experience the birth of a community in The Petition of Faith (1726)\, an immersive walking theater experience through the historic grounds of Sharp Hill Cemetery on Saturday\, June 20. Guided by a young girl named Faith\, audiences journey back to a time when the residents of Wilton faced a difficult challenge: traveling long distances to worship in neighboring towns while dreaming of establishing a parish of their own. As Faith carries a petition through the graveyard\, visitors encounter the men and women whose courage\, sacrifice and determination helped shape the future of Wilton. \nAlong the way\, historical figures emerge from among the stones to share their stories\, hopes and struggles. Meet farmers\, families\, community leaders\, and ministers whose lives were intertwined with the effort to build a church and create a stronger identity for a growing settlement. Through moving performances and the atmospheric setting of the cemetery itself\, history comes vividly to life around you. \nBlending authentic local history with immersive storytelling\, The Petition of Faith offers a unique opportunity to walk alongside the founders of Wilton and witness the events that led to the creation of the Wilton Congregational Church nearly 300 years ago. \nThis immersive theatrical experience is brought to you through the collaborate efforts of the Wilton Historical Society\, Wilton Congregational Church and ArtSynergy Productions. \nArtSynergy Productions creates immersive\, site-specific theatrical experiences that transform non-traditional venues into living stages. By blending storytelling\, environment and audience participation\, we create meaningful shared experiences that celebrate local history\, foster human connection\, and bring communities together through the power of live theater. \nPerformances will take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday\, June 20. Each performance takes approximately an hour.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/from-petition-to-parish-the-petition-of-faith-1726-immersive-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:Sharp Hill Cemetery\, at the corner of 106 and Rt 7\, WILTON\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Churches,Free,Historic,Outdoor Event,Performance,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T231521Z
CREATED:20260616T231521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T231521Z
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SUMMARY:More than a Pastime: The Evolution of Tourism in Wilton and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join the Wilton Historical Society on Thursday\, June 18 at 7 p.m. for a presentation by Prof. Eric Zuelow exploring the history of travel and tourism in Wilton and as a global phenomenon. \nTourism is far more than a pastime. It is an economic engine\, a source of cultural propaganda\, a pathway to self-improvement and healthfulness\, and a shaper of identities. It fueled the reformation of landscapes\, was utilized to various ends by political regimes of all stripes\, and perhaps most of all\, helped to convince all of us that we desperately “need a vacation.” How and why did all of this happen? Travel\, regardless of conveyance\, is often arduous\, so what drew people to travel for fun? How and why did tastes change over time? This lecture will trace the evolution of tourism globally\, while illustrating how much larger changes impacted the people of Wilton. \nZuelow (University of New England) is among the leading historians of modern tourism. He is author or editor of six books\, including A History of Modern Tourism (Palgrave\, 2015) and the Oxford Handbook of Tourism History (Oxford University Press\, 2025)\, as well as editor of Journal of Tourism History.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/more-than-a-pastime-the-evolution-of-tourism-in-wilton-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Historic,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T203000
DTSTAMP:20250908T152921Z
CREATED:20250908T152921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T152921Z
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SUMMARY:Historic District and Historic Properties Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/historic-district-and-historic-properties-commission-meeting/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Webinar Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Civic,Government,Historic,Meeting,Online,Town/Government Meeting,Zoom Call
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T160329Z
CREATED:20260528T160329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T160329Z
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SUMMARY:Working for the Revolution: Patriot Women’s Lives During the War
DESCRIPTION:Join the Wilton Historical Society on Thursday\, Jun. 4 at 7 p.m. for a presentation by professor emerita and publisher Kathy Hermes. The talk will explore how women contributed to the American Revolutionary effort politically\, economically\, intellectually and even militarily. Using original sources like newspapers\, court records\, letters and pension records\, Hermes will show how Indigenous\, Anglo-European and African-descended women all helped to further the Patriot cause. \nHermes is the publisher and executive director of Connecticut Explored magazine\, a non-profit history publication produced for readers interested in Connecticut’s past. She is professor emerita of history at Central Connecticut State University\, where she taught early American history for 25 years. She has created and been involved with a number of digital public history projects\, including Forgotten Voices of the Revolutionary War: People of Color and the Redding Encampment\, 1778-1779. \nThe talk will be held on Thursday\, Jun. 4 at the Wilton Historical Society at 7 p.m. The event is free for Historical Society members; for non-members\, there is a $10 fee.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/working-for-the-revolution-patriot-womens-lives-during-the-war/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Educational,Historic,Lecture,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T210935Z
CREATED:20260524T210754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T210935Z
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society Food Truck Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy great food\, immersive experiences and community unity\, all while supporting Wilton’s museum at the Wilton Historical Society’s Food Truck Festival. \nOn Sunday\, May 31\, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. come to Schenck’s Island and Chess Park to feast from a collection of the area’s finest food trucks\, with all proceeds to benefit the Historical Society. \nAttendees can explore Wilton’s culinary and food-producing history\, with re-enactments from knowledgeable colonial educators. The festival will also include live music\, historically inspired games and crafts\, face painting\, and more! Live music provided by The Mojo Rhythm Kings and Rubberband. \nThe food trucks that will be at the festival are: Cousins Maine Lobster\, Greek Style Grill\, The Chamo\, Layla’s Falafel\, Los Poblanos\, Chef Jeffs BBQ\, Silver Sands Pizza\, Retreat Sweets\, Foolproof Brewery\, Barrelsmith Cocktails\, Italian Ices of CT\, Lucky Dog\, Simply Smashed and Wilton Outback Steakhouse. \nAll proceeds from admissions go directly to the Wilton Historical Society’s mission to preserve Wilton’s history\, and connect\, engage and educate all who would look to the past to shape the future. \nTickets are available to purchase ahead of time and at the event day-of! Wilton Historical Society members receive a discount on early ticket purchases. \nAdmission is $5 per child (under 18)\, $10 per adult. Tickets are required to participate in games\, demonstrations\, and to purchase food from the food trucks at an additional cost. \nA special thanks to our generous sponsors: ASML\, Greg Rodiger\, The Connecticut Group\, Kumon of Wilton\, Hands-Up Boxing\, BFT Westport\, Georgetown Orthodontics and Norwalk Orthodontics
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-society-food-truck-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Schenck’s Island\, 202 Old Ridgefield Rd # 2\, wilton\, CT\, 06778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Family Event,Food,Historic,Live Music,Outdoor Event,Street Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000
DTSTAMP:20250908T152921Z
CREATED:20250908T152921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T152921Z
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SUMMARY:Historic District and Historic Properties Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/historic-district-and-historic-properties-commission-meeting/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Webinar Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Civic,Government,Historic,Meeting,Online,Town/Government Meeting,Zoom Call
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260321T193542Z
CREATED:20260321T193542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T193542Z
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Connecticut to the Revolution with Mike Allen
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMilitary actions in Danbury\, Ridgefield\, Saugatuck\, Groton\, New London\, New Haven\, Greenwich\, Norwalk\, and Fairfield were significant. \nRoger Sherman\, Israel Putnam\, Jonathan Trumbull\, Benedict Arnold\, Noah Webster\, and others played critical roles\, while other notable figures visited the state during the Revolutionary War years: George Washington\, French General Rochambeau\, John Hancock\, and more. \nThe Connecticut Compromise broke a stalemate in the Continental Congress and allowed progress to continue forming the Constitution. \nNoted storyteller and journalist Mike Allen\, former host of the popular podcast Amazing Tales About History\, will walk through the key people and events in Connecticut during our nation’s tumultuous march to independence\, 250 years ago. \nThe talk will be held on Thursday\, April 30\, at 7:00 p.m. at the Wilton Historical Society (224 Danbury Road in Wilton).\nThe event is free for Historical Society members. For non-members\, there is a $10.00 fee. \nRegistration required. \nThis event is sponsored by ASML.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/the-importance-of-connecticut-to-the-revolution-with-mike-allen/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Educational,Historic,In Person,Lecture,Not for profit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260331T161204Z
CREATED:20260331T161204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T161204Z
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SUMMARY:Feeding the Body Politic: Culinary Satire and the Print Market in an Age of Revolution Lecture and Food Tasting at The Wilton Historical Society
DESCRIPTION: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 of ships in an oven about to be baked like gingerbread\, the Prince of Wales gorging himself on the fortunes of Empire\, the American colonies represented as a kettle of fish\, exploding teapots—visual metaphors that spoke to the conditions and events that eventually dismantled the British Empire: non-importation movements in the American colonies\, complex trade embargoes\, protests over taxation\, the anti-saccharite movement that called for boycotts of sugar from the West Indies produced by enslaved laborers\, and—ultimately—Revolution. \nAbout Nancy Siegel: \nNancy Siegel is Assistant Dean and Professor of Art History & Culinary History at Towson University\, where she specializes in American landscape studies\, underrepresented women artists of the 19th century\, print culture\, and culinary history of the 18th and 19th centuries. She provides historical cooking demonstrations\, tastings\, and lectures widely on landscape and food histories in addition to serving as an art and culinary consultant for museums and non-profit institutions. This lecture is based upon her forthcoming book\, Political Appetites: The Power of Food in Revolutionary America (Johns Hopkins University Press\, 2026) available now for preorders and the documentary Feeding the Revolution (WMHT). \nThe talk will be held on Sunday\, Apr. 26th\, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Wilton Historical Society.\nAdmission is $25 non-members\, $15 for members of the Wilton Historical Society. \nThis program is sponsored by ASML \nRegister online
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/feeding-the-body-politic-culinary-satire-and-the-print-market-in-an-age-of-revolution-lecture-and-food-tasting-at-the-wilton-historical-society/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Educational,Food,Historic,Not for profit,Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T190515Z
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SUMMARY:Weaving Workshop for Adults at the Wilton Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of New England’s rich textiles history and learn how to weave on a small loom at the Wilton Historical Society. Participants will be weaving their very own unique and beautiful scarf or table runner. Instructor Ellen Goldman is an experienced weaver\, textile enthusiast\, and active member of the Handweavers’ Guild of Connecticut. \nThis four-part series will take place on Thursday evenings: February 12th\, February 19th\, March 5th\, and March 12th\, from 7:00-9:00 p.m.\, at the Wilton Historical Society. \nWilton Historical Society Members $60; Non-members $80. The fee is for all four classes and includes all materials.\nSpace is very limited. Registration is required. Register at wiltonhistorical.org
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/weaving-workshop-for-adults-at-the-wilton-historical-society/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,craft,Historic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T200000
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SUMMARY:Patriots’ Day — Cemetery Tour and Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Hillside Cemetery and Arboretum in the Never Forget Garden\, for a special event called Patriots’ Day. \nWe will visit the graves of several Wilton patriots and reflect on how they contributed — both in service and in spirit — to this chapter of American History. \nAfterward\, we are all invited to the Wilton Library at 7 p.m. for a Patriots’ Day Program\, sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution\, Drum Hill Chapter entitled “Revolutionary Choices: Patriotism\, Loyalism\, Neutrality and the fate of the American Revolution.” Dr. Jonathon Awtrey will speak about the origins of the American Revolution and will consider how and why Anglo-Americans chose to side with the Patriots or Loyalists or remain neutral.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/patriots-day-cemetery-tour-and-program/
LOCATION:Hillside Cemetery\, 165 Ridgefield Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Historic,Library,Outdoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T190515Z
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SUMMARY:Weaving Workshop for Adults at the Wilton Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of New England’s rich textiles history and learn how to weave on a small loom at the Wilton Historical Society. Participants will be weaving their very own unique and beautiful scarf or table runner. Instructor Ellen Goldman is an experienced weaver\, textile enthusiast\, and active member of the Handweavers’ Guild of Connecticut. \nThis four-part series will take place on Thursday evenings: February 12th\, February 19th\, March 5th\, and March 12th\, from 7:00-9:00 p.m.\, at the Wilton Historical Society. \nWilton Historical Society Members $60; Non-members $80. The fee is for all four classes and includes all materials.\nSpace is very limited. Registration is required. Register at wiltonhistorical.org
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/weaving-workshop-for-adults-at-the-wilton-historical-society/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,craft,Historic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T203000
DTSTAMP:20250908T152921Z
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SUMMARY:Historic District and Historic Properties Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/historic-district-and-historic-properties-commission-meeting/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Webinar Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Civic,Government,Historic,Meeting,Online,Town/Government Meeting,Zoom Call
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