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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
