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SUMMARY:Wilton’s Architecture: An Update to the Historic House Survey
DESCRIPTION:An illustrated talk by architectural historians Stacey Vairo and Lucas Karmazinas\nAll are welcome! Reception to follow. \nOn Thursday\, Sept. 27 from 7-8:30 p.m. the public is cordially invited to an illustrated talk given by architectural historians Stacey Vairo of Scheller Preservation Associates and Lucas Karmazinas of FuturePast Preservation at the Wilton Historical Society. The pair has conducted a historic house survey primarily focused on buildings dating from 1920-1940 in Wilton\, of which there are over 400. In all\, about 160 structures have been added to Wilton’s Historic Resource Inventory. \nThe presentation will include information about how the survey was conducted and used\, interesting finds\, areas that would be appropriate to be studied for historic district designation and much more. The project has been funded by a Survey and Planning grant of $30\,000 from Connecticut’s State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) which was awarded to the Society in late 2016. At the lecture\, owners of any buildings that appear on the lists will be able to pick up a copy of their home’s history. \nPlease register via email or call 203.762.7257. \nVairo and Karmazinas conducted the survey using a combination of research and a “windshield survey\,” meaning they literally drove around Wilton looking at structures from the road or right of way (inventory surveys do not require access to the interior or rear of the structure)\, taking photos as they documented. Some of the styles of the period include Colonial Revival\, craftsman/bungalow\, Spanish Eclectic\, and Tudor revival\, plus the distinctive stone houses designed by Westport architect Frazier Peters\, and the stately homes of Wilton’s Nelson Breed. They consulted old maps\, researched within the town’s land records\, genealogy records\, the Society’s archives\, and other resources including the History Room at the Wilton Library. Discussions with Carol Russell\, town historian\, and Bob Russell\, author of the definitive history of Wilton\, and Society co-director/chair of the Historic District Commission Allison Gray Sanders\, and local architect Rob Sanders were also helpful.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wiltons-architecture-an-update-to-the-historic-house-survey/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
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SUMMARY:Husking Bee Workshop for Kids at Wilton Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:In autumn\, after the corn had been harvested\, it was time for a husking bee. According to The Baltimore Sun\, “Corn cutting\, shocking and husking was a backbreaking task for farmers\, taking six or more weeks each fall. One way farmers lightened the workload was to invite their neighbors to a husking bee. The men gathered in the barn\, while the women prepared a fall feast. The men would have contests to see who could husk a basket of corn first. The younger men\, if they were lucky enough to find a red ear of corn\, could kiss a girl before dinner. Among friends\, gossip and cider\, everyone had an enjoyable evening.” \nAt this Wilton Historical Society workshop\, museum educator Lola Chen will discuss harvesting\, husking\, and the pleasures of shared efforts\, and guide the kids in fashioning a corn-husk wreath for the door. The kids will help make their own snack\, sweet corn cake. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. Wilton Historical Society members’ cost is $10 per child\, maximum $25 per family; non-members’ cost is $15 per child\, maximum $35 per family. Please register via email or by calling 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know?\nA “bee” can mean “a gathering of people for a specific purpose.” Quilting bees\, husking bees\, spinning bees\, sewing bees\, apple bees and other bees were common in colonial New England. Many hands made the work light\, as neighbors helped each other with the prodigious and tedious tasks of the time. Bees were as much a social event as a productive gathering.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/husking-bee-workshop-for-kids-at-wilton-historical-society/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Historic,Kids
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SUMMARY:If Your House Could Speak:  How to Research Your Historic Home–A Talk by Kelly Morron
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to learn more about your historic house\, property or neighborhood? Do you ever wonder about who used to live in your historic house\, and what they did for a living? Curious about the road’s interesting name\, or why certain property features exist? \nKelly Morron\, a long time Wilton resident\, had all these questions and more about her historic house\, and will present If Your House Could Speak: How to Research Your Historic Home. She will discuss how to research a historic structure through land records\, deeds\, maps\, photographs and other reference materials. Nick Foster\, collections coordinator for the Wilton Historical Society\, will explain what kinds of resources are available in the Wilton Library’s History Room\, which houses the archives and works on paper of the Wilton Historical Society. A light lunch is included.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/if-your-house-could-speak-how-to-research-your-historic-home-a-talk-by-kelly-morron/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Historic,Lecture
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour of Historic District #1\, Lambert Corner with Former 1st Selectman and Wilton Historian Bob Russell
DESCRIPTION:Join former First Selectman and Wilton historian Bob Russell on a walking tour of the Wilton Historical Society’s preserved buildings at Lambert Corner. To be held on Saturday\, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m.\, the hour-long guided tour of the site includes Lambert House\, formerly known as “Lilacstead\,” which was built on the site c.1726\, and eight other buildings moved there in order to preserve them–Lambert Cottage\, Kent District School\, Hurlbutt Street Country Store and Post Office\, Wilton Railroad Station\, Davenport Barn\, Cannon Family General Store\, 18th-century Cannon Family Corn Crib and the not-to-be-missed George Davenport Greek Revival Privy. The entire site comprises Wilton’s Historic District #1. The group will set out from the porch of the Historical Christmas Barn. All are welcome\, no charge. \nMr. Russell\, Wilton historian and author of Wilton\, Connecticut: Three Centuries of People\, Places\, and Progress\, will share some of the interesting stories of the people associated with the buildings. He may well recount the details from a chapter in his book concerning “the most sensational crime in Wilton’s history\, which took place in December 1897\, when the last Wilton member of one of the town’s most prominent families\, a quiet unassuming gentleman schoolteacher\, David S. Lambert\, was shot down in cold blood in his home\, the Lambert House.” \nThe buildings at Lambert Corner were moved to the site of the original Lambert homestead\, at the intersection of Routes 7 and 33\, over the past 40 years. Most of the buildings are now used as shops and offices. The Wilton Historical Society was a pioneer in what is now called adaptive use–historic structures which have been updated for contemporary use. The Society has rescued\, in total\, 18 buildings typical of a New England rural community on three campuses in Wilton\, all visible from Route 7. \nThe tour will end at noon at the Historical Christmas Barn store (150 Danbury Rd.)\, where cider and cookies will be served. Comfortable walking attire is suggested. \nWilton\, Connecticut: Three Centuries of People\, Places\, and Progress is available for purchase at the Wilton Historical Society’s museum shop\, the Betts Store. \nPlease register for this event by e-mail or call 203.762.7257; visit the Wilton Historical Society online.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/walking-tour-of-historic-district-1-lambert-corner-with-former-1st-selectman-and-wilton-historian-bob-russell/
LOCATION:Lambert Corner\, 150 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
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SUMMARY:Things That Go Bump in the Night . . . Ghost Night
DESCRIPTION:When night settles on creaky old buildings during the scariest time of the year\, you never know what you may bump into . . . ! This spooky evening for kids ages 8-12 will take place on Saturday\, Oct. 13\, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Wilton Historical Society. \nDuring a candlelight walk through the dimly lit period rooms\, and up and down groaning stairs of the 1740 Betts House and the 1772 Fitch House\, kids will hear stories of the families who lived there. They will wend their way to the Burt Barn\, where deep in the darkest chamber they will hear classic scary Halloween stories told in the dark. The evening will conclude with games\, cider and donuts. Halloween costumes are optional. \nParents may drop their kids off\, but they are invited to linger and enjoy a glass of hard cider while waiting. Co-sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Wilton. \nRegistration required. Members’ cost is $15 per child\, with a maximum of $30 per family; non-members are $25 per child\, maximum $50 per family. Reserve via e-mail or call 203.762.icali7257.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/things-that-go-bump-in-the-night-ghost-night/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Historic,Kids
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SUMMARY:Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids:  Dressed Macaroni and Cheese
DESCRIPTION:“Sources differ as to the introduction of Macaroni and Cheese to the United States. Some credit colonial settlers who may have brought over the dish from England\, while others ascribe the introduction to Thomas Jefferson\, who had sampled the dish in Europe and so enjoyed it that he attempted to design a macaroni-making machine. This didn’t go to plan\, and he settled for importing the Parmesan cheese and macaroni noodles\, and then serving the dish at a state dinner\,” says Leah Bhabha at Food52. \nWilton Historical Society‘s museum educator Lola Chen will show children how to make Dressed Macaroni and Cheese\, 19th-century style\, at this month’s Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids workshop. They will use an adaptation of a recipe from The Housekeeper’s Book\, published in 1838\, which features onion\, clove\, Parmesan cheese\, nutmeg\, cream\, butter\, pepper and salt. \nThe Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids workshop at the Wilton Historical Society teaches kids a “reciept” (recipe) used in the Connecticut region. While the food is prepared\, they hear about Colonial manners\, morals and way of life. The monthly workshops feature relatively simple dishes made with local\, seasonal ingredients\, adapted for modern kitchens. All participants will sample their own cooking and take home recipe cards – as well as any leftovers! The children will learn how a Colonial kitchen would have operated\, in order to appreciate the modern conveniences we take for granted. Previous sessions have made bannock cakes\, pease porridge\, pickles\, an amulet of green peas\, apple tansy\, fairy butter\, pumpkin bread\, cranberry shortbread\, New Year’s “cakes\,” New England chowder\, hand pies\, cheese and ramp soufflé\, pea and watercress Rappahannock\, blackberry maslin\, thirded bread\, pound cake with “Oranges” juice\, maple cup custard\, pepper pot soup and scalloped tomatoes. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. The cost for members is $10/child; non-members $15/child. Space is limited—please register by email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \nPresident Thomas Jefferson’s Macaroni Recipe from the Monticello website: \n“Jefferson was most likely not the first to introduce macaroni (with or without cheese) to America\, nor did he invent the recipe. The most that can be said is that he probably helped to popularize it by serving it to dinner guests during his presidency. There survives\, however\, a recipe for macaroni in Jefferson’s own hand: \n6 eggs. yolks & whites.\n2 wine glasses of milk\n2 lb of flour\na little salt\nwork them together without water\, and very well.\nroll it then with a roller to a paper thickness\ncut it into small peices which roll again with the hand into long slips\, & then cut them to a proper length.\nput them into warm water a quarter of an hour.\ndrain them.\ndress them as maccaroni.\nbut if they are intended for soups they are to be put in the soup & not into warm water”
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/colonial-cookery-and-customs-for-kids-dressed-macaroni-and-cheese/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Cooking Demonstration,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Festive American Artisan Show Preview Party
DESCRIPTION:Tickets on sale now! \nBenefits Wilton Historical Society \nLove a great party? Love to get a jump on finding a one of a kind gift or just the right accent for your home? How about both – buy tickets now to a fabulous party plus a chance to do some early holiday shopping at the Wilton Historical Society’s annual American Artisan Show Preview Party. \nThe festive party will take place on Thursday\, Nov. 1 from 6-8:30 p.m. to kick off the show. This gives guests the first opportunity to browse and buy\, while noshing delectable hors d’oeuvres provided by Sarah Bouissou Catering at Bernard’s of Ridgefield. A signature cocktail will be provided courtesy of Brooklyn’s Greenhook Ginsmiths. The event will take place at the Society’s Museum Complex (224 Danbury Rd.). \nTickets to the Nov. 1 Preview Party and Auction are $125. The Preview Party Committee is chaired by Katy Williams and Meaghan Donovan\, Trustees of the Society. Committee members are Heather Bower\, Andrea McLaughlin\, Judy Higby\, Kim Mellin\, Allison Sanders\, and Karen Tartell. \nNew this year\, the Silent Auction will feature a series of exceptional “Experiences.” These include a week’s stay for up to nine on the island of Menorca\, off the coast of Spain; a Long Island Waterfront Wine Weekend for up to six\, a completely unique historical tour of Wilton for six with Bob Russell plus dinner furnished by Kevin and Moira Craw; and a vault tour of University Archives plus object appraisals by expert John Reznikoff. Also offered at the Silent Auction are wonderful pieces contributed by the artisans and other generous friends. \n“All proceeds will directly benefit the Historical Society and its efforts to preserve Wilton’s history through education and historic preservation\,” said Janet Foster\, president of the Board of Trustees of the Wilton Historical Society. Full details can be found on the Society’s website. \nThe American Artisan Show (Friday and Saturday\, Nov. 2 and 3) is an important benefit for the Society\, supporting its mission of education and historic preservation. With 35+diverse artisans from around the country\, the annual American Artisan Show highlights arts\, crafts and designs that have been part of fine American handwork since the 18th and 19th centuries. Shaker-style furniture\, pottery\, glass\, kitchen wares\, Nantucket-style baskets\, hand-woven scarves\, quilts\, rugs\, floor cloths\, art\, tavern signs\, soap\, jewelry\, beautifully crafted cutting boards – plus much more!
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/festive-american-artisan-show-preview-party/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Arts,Fundraiser,Gala,Historic,Sale
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SUMMARY:33rd Annual American Artisan Show at Wilton Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:From tramp art to whirligigs\, home accessories to jewelry\, see how time-honored techniques and traditional methods are used to create beautiful\, contemporary objects. Come and peruse a bounty of fine hand-made work from across the country at the American Artisan Show! \nThe Wilton Historical Society will host the 33rd annual American Artisan Show on Friday\, Nov. 2 and Saturday\, Nov. 3. The event is an important benefit for the Society\, supporting its education and historic preservation mission. \nWith 35+ diverse artisans\, this popular show highlights arts\, crafts and designs that have been part of fine American handwork since the 18th and 19th centuries. Shaker-style furniture\, pottery\, kitchen wares\, Nantucket-style baskets\, hand-woven scarves\, quilts\, rugs\, floor cloths\, art\, tavern signs\, glass\, jewelry\, beautifully crafted cutting boards – plus much more! \nFittingly\, the show is set in the Society’s historic 18th and 19th century buildings at 224 Danbury Rd./Route 7 in Wilton. New this year\, the show will be on Friday and Saturday rather than the previous tradition of Saturday and Sunday. Kim Mellin\, co-director of the Society\, commented\, “People have such busy weekends. We thought opening on a Friday would allow more flexibility and opportunity to visit the show.” \nThe American Artisan Show will take place both days from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. Admission is $10.00. Trustees Meaghan Donovan and Nancy Perez are Co-Chairs of the event. \nA festive Preview and Silent Auction on Thursday\, Nov. 1 from 6-8:30 p.m. will kick off the show\, giving guests the first opportunity to browse and buy\, while enjoying fine hors d’oeuvres provided by Sarah Bouissou Catering at Bernard’s of Ridgefield. A signature cocktail will be provided by Greenhook Ginsmiths of Brooklyn. New this year\, the Silent Auction will feature a series of exceptional and unique “Experiences\,” in addition to unique objects contributed by the artisans. Tickets are $125. The Preview Party Committee is chaired by Katy Williams and Meaghan Donovan\, Trustees of the Society. \nSelecting the skilled makers for the show are volunteers and trustees Lynda Campbell\, Moira Craw and Catherine Romer\, plus Society co-director Mellin. “We have a truly amazing range of artisans and the objects they create\,” said Craw. New this year are ceramicist Kiara Matos of New Haven\, CT; Marty Anderson Glass from Galena MD; Dylan Bartlett Fine Furniture of Weston\, CT; Patti and Bob Stern of The Perfect View of Moreland Hills\, OH; and Sharon Trenoweth Painting (folk painting) of West Newbury\, MA. \nReturning artisans include:  American Folkcraft; Andersen and Stauffer; Ashley Garland Floor Cloths; Barking Dog Jewelry Design Studio; Baskets in the Nantucket Tradition by Jane Theobald; Daniel Bellow Porcelain; Deluca Windsor Furniture; Faith Fellows; 50 Little Birds; Fire Crow Handwovens; Heidi Howard\, Maker & Painter; Helen Howard\, Painter; Josh Axelrod Photography; Kolene Spicher; Kristin Helberg; Meb’s Kitchenwares; Mills and Zoldak Pottery; Nine Patch Studio; The Art Tramp; Philip Marc/Sons of Liberty; Sue Brown Gordon jewelry; Three Point Design; and Villancourt Folk Art. \n“Pop-up” artisans\, Friday and Saturday only\, include Petit Felts\, Emmy Star Jewelry (new)\, Greystone Bookworks\, Salt Box Press and Nod Hill Soaps. A full list of artisans and complete show information can be found on the Wilton Historical Society website. \nCoffee\, tea\, lunch and snacks will be available on-site from Bubble and Brew both days and from Angie’s Cocinita (Cuban\, Mexican\, Fusion) on Friday and Crazy Taco Mex on Saturday. \nMany community organizations and generous friends are supporting the American Artisan Show; lead sponsors include TD Bank\, Early American Life\, Gregory and Adams\, The Connecticut Group\, Stamford Tent and Event Services\, University Archives and Wilson Properties. Town Vibe is the lead media sponsor.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/33rd-annual-american-artisan-show-at-wilton-historical-society/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
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SUMMARY:Scavenger Hunt and Election Day Cake!
DESCRIPTION:The Seventh Annual Election Day Scavenger Hunt will take place on the grounds of the Wilton Historical Society on Tuesday\, Nov. 6 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.. Kids 8-years-old and up can search the Society’s historic 18th and 19th century buildings with clues in hand\, peering into corners\, lofts\, nooks and crannies of historic houses and barns as the scavenger hunt proceeds. Prizes will be awarded! Delicious and historic Election Day Cake will be served. \n$5 per member family\, $10 per non-member family. Register via email or call 203.762.7257.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/scavenger-hunt-and-election-day-cake/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Historic,Kids
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SUMMARY:Felting Workshop for Kids:  Making Felted Mittens
DESCRIPTION:One of the world’s oldest textiles\, felt is created from wool or other animal fibers that are densely matted together. It is ideal for protecting against cold and insulating against heat\, thus it has long been used for hats\, mittens\, blankets\, rugs\, yurts\, boots and clothing. In this Felting Workshop for Kids\, museum educator Laurie Walker will discuss the origins of felting\, and lead the children in making felted mittens from recycled sweaters. The kids will help make their own snack. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. Wilton Historical Society members fee is $10 per child\, maximum $25 per family; non-members fee is $15 per child\, maximum $35 per family. Please register via email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \nMaking felted hats\, Danbury was known as “Hat City” . . . and hatters suffered “Danbury Shakes.” \n“The origins of Danbury’s hat-making industry date back to the late 18th century. It was then that Zadoc Benedict\, having stumbled upon a way to make felt by adding heat\, moisture\, and pressure to animal pelts\, began using his bedpost to mold felt into hats. He then hired a journeyman and two hat-making apprentices and started producing three hats per day. Danbury proved an ideal location for hat making thanks to its abundant populations of beavers and rabbits for pelts and thickly wooded forests for firewood. . . . In the early 1800s\, Danbury produced mostly unfinished hats. Hatters softened and dyed the felt through an 18- to 20-hour boiling process\, and molded the pieces into their proper shape. They then rolled the hats up by twos into paper and placed them in a linen bag\, and from there\, into a leather sack for shipment to New York by coach. Once in New York\, craftsmen trimmed and finished the hats.” – ConnecticutHistory.org\, a program of CT Humanities. \nThe expression “as mad as a hatter” is believed to have its origins in the deleterious effects of mercury nitrate exposure on workers in hat factories. During the mid-19th century\, the term “hatter’s shakes” became commonplace in the United States and Europe. It referred to the tremors experienced by workers whose prolonged exposure to the toxic mercury used in making headwear had devastating effects. In Connecticut\, the physical condition was termed the “Danbury Shakes.”
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/felting-workshop-for-kids-making-felted-mittens/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Historic,Kids
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SUMMARY:Tinsmithing Workshop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:According to the folks at Colonial Williamsburg\, “The trade of tinsmithing could be learned in one of two ways. First\, a young boy could become an apprentice in an established tinsmith shop. Apprenticeships typically lasted for anywhere from four to six years. . . Commonly produced items included tin funnels\, plates\, cups\, candle holders\, lanterns\, coffee pots\, pails\, whistles\, bowls\, canteens\, chandeliers\, and even tin ‘speaking trumpets\,’ a Colonial style of megaphone.” \nIn this fun Wilton Historical Society workshop\, kids ages 6-12 will make “tin” cookie cutters. The museum educator will talk about the history of tinsmiths and the important items they produced\, including cookie cutters. Participants will use their very own cookie cutters when they make sugar cookies as a snack. \nThe cost to participate for Wilton Historical Society members is $10 per child\, maximum $25 per family; for non-members $15 per child\, maximum $35 per family. Please register via email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid you know? \n“A tinsmith is a skilled metal worker who manufactures objects out of tinplate. A major advantage of using sheets of tin-plated iron\, as opposed to bare iron\, is that tin does not rust. Over the centuries\, many different names have been used to describe tin workers. In Colonial America\, artisans who worked in tin were called either whitesmiths or tinners. By the 1860s\, the title tinsmith had come into common usage.“ Excerpted from the website of Colonial Williamsburg
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/tinsmithing-workshop-for-kids/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181118T123000
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SUMMARY:The Steeple and People of 18th Century Wilton
DESCRIPTION:A walking tour of the Wilton Congregational Church with Bob Russell\, former first selectman and town historian. Climb the bell tower for a great view of Historic District 2!
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/the-steeple-and-people-of-18th-century-wilton/
LOCATION:Wilton Congregational Church\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Churches,Community Events,Free,Historic
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SUMMARY:Great Trains Holiday Show
DESCRIPTION:Trains\, Trains\, and more Trains for the holidays at the Wilton Historical Society! \nAfter the familiar Thanksgiving rituals of parades\, turkey and football\, treat the children in your life to an entrancing afternoon with trains and live entertainment. Dressed for the holidays\, the Wilton Historical Society’s historic 18th and 19th century buildings are transformed into a train-lovers delight with many different model train layouts winding through tiny towns with a variety of different kinds of buildings\, tunnels and landscapes! The model train displays enchant visitors of all ages with lots of buttons to push and knowledgeable “train engineers” on hand to “talk trains.” In a special train room for the youngest guests\, Thomas the Tank Engine and Brio trains are ready for hands-on fun. The Wilton Historical Society is the place to be – come enjoy the ever-popular Great Trains Holiday Show! \nNew this year – model trains are toot\, toot\, tooting upstairs in the Toy Loft\, which is filled with the favorite toys of yesteryear\, where the very popular Alvin the Chipmunk layout can be found. \nModel train enthusiasts can see nine layouts\, including G\, HO\, O\, N\, S gauge and Lego trains. \nThe Great Trains Holiday Show opens on Friday\, Nov. 23\, 12-4 p.m.. \nAnd even more on Saturday\, Nov. 24!  Special Performance 2-3 p.m.\, puppeteer/singer/storyteller Tom H. Hanford. No charge \nJoin Tom Hooker Hanford as he performs seasonal songs and stories for kids at the Opening Weekend of the Great Trains Holiday Show! His programs combine music\, storytelling\, and colorful painted masks. In recent years Tom has taken his interactive shows for children to Old Sturbridge Village and The Berkshire Museum in Massachusetts\, Clermont State Historic Site\, The Farmers Museum\, Olana\, and Erie Canal Village in New York State\, and many other museums\, historic sites\, festivals\, schools and libraries. \nSee the Great Trains Exhibit on Saturday (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)\, and leave some time for the kids to enjoy an art project. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m. they can color a wooden train engine\, perfect for using as an ornament. Art project fee:  Members are $5/child\, max $15/family; non-members are $10/child\, max $30/family. \nMark your calendars for Saturday\, Dec. 8\, which is a Holly Jolly day at the Society\, with Santa visiting (11 a.m.-2 p.m.)\, pomander and gingerbread workshops\, Music on the Hill singing and ringing their Songs with Santa in the 1860 Abbott Barn\, and silhouette cutting by Deborah O’Connor (by appointment). \nThe Great Trains Holiday Show will run from Friday\, Nov. 23\, 2018 through Monday\, Jan. 21\, 2019. Wednesdays–Saturdays\, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sundays 12-4 p.m.. Admission is free for members of the Society; $5/non-member child and $10/non-member adults. Please check the website for additional holiday programs and updated train show schedules.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/great-trains-holiday-show/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Exhibit,Family Event,Historic,Kids
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SUMMARY:Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids at the Wilton Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:This Month:  Cranberry Tarts \nColonial Americans found native cranberries similar in flavor to the lingonberries with which they had been familiar in Europe\, although they quickly learned that the cranberry required quite a bit of sweetening. In the 18th century\, cranberries were most often preserved or stewed to sweeten them for use in pies. In keeping with the season\, on Saturday\, Nov. 24 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the Wilton Historical Society will be holding a Colonial Cookery and Customs Workshop for Kids\, in which the museum educator will be showing the children how to make a cranberry tart. \nThe Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids workshop at the Wilton Historical Society teaches kids a “reciept” (recipe) used in the Connecticut region. While the food is prepared\, they hear about Colonial manners\, morals and way of life. The monthly workshops feature relatively simple dishes made with local\, seasonal ingredients\, adapted for modern kitchens. All participants will sample their own cooking and take home recipe cards–as well as any leftovers! The children will learn how a Colonial kitchen would have operated\, in order to appreciate the modern conveniences we take for granted. \nPrevious sessions have made bannock cakes\, pease porridge\, pickles\, an amulet of green peas\, apple tansey\, fairy butter\, pumpkin bread\, cranberry shortbread\, New Year’s “cakes”\, New England chowder\, hand pies\, cheese and ramp soufflé\, pea and watercress Rappahannock\, blackberry maslin\, thirded bread\, pound cake with “Oranges” juice\, maple cup custard\, pepper pot soup\, scalloped tomatoes\, and dressed macaroni and cheese. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. \nMembers: $10; non-members $15. Space is limited–please register via email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \n“Cranberries were known by a variety of names\, including bounce berry\, marsh-wort\, fen-wort\, moss-berry\, and fenberry. A few different explanations for the name cranberry exist. The Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink states that the word is derived from the Dutch word kranbeer\, while An A to Z of Food and Drink claims the term is German and relates to the long\, beak-like stamens of the plant. The Oxford Companion to Food only notes the “dubious” theory that the name comes from the cranes that like to eat the fruit.” – Kitchen Historic \nAccording to Colonial Williamsburg\, “Ships embarking from New England ports carried cranberries to prevent scurvy\, just as ships leaving tropical ports carried limes. Happily\, for the sailors\, fresh cranberries come naturally coated with a waxy substance that acts as a preservative\, keeping them fresh for weeks—some say up to five months.”
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/colonial-cookery-and-customs-for-kids-at-the-wilton-historical-society/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Food,Historic,Kids
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society's Ornaments and Tree Traditions Workshop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Today\, evergreen trees decked out in a colorful array of ornaments\, garlands\, shiny glass balls\, all topped by a star\, are a universal sign of the Christmas holiday\, along with cards\, wrapped gifts\, wreaths\, and Santa. According to Emma Powers of Colonial Williamsburg\, “Most of the ways Americans celebrate the midwinter holiday came about in the 19th century… Decorations consisted of whatever natural materials looked attractive at the bleakest time of year–evergreens\, berries\, forced blossoms–and the necessary candles and fires… As for the tree\, it is German in origin. ‘Tannenbaum’ gained acceptance in England and the United States only very slowly. The first written reference to a Christmas tree dates from the 17th century when a candle-lighted tree astonished residents of Strasbourg. I have found nothing recorded in the 18th century about holiday trees in Europe or North America.” \nMuseum educator Laurie Walker will discuss tree traditions and the history of ornaments. A penny rug inspired felt ornament is the workshop project. Snack of pretzels dipped in white chocolate. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. Wilton Historical Society members cost is $10/child\, maximum $25/family; non-members cost is $15/child\, maximum $35/family. Please register via email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \nAccording to Little House Home Arts\, “Originally penny rugs were made from scraps of dark wool fabric or felt from used clothes and hats and were used as mats to clear mud and dirt off shoes. They were named penny rugs as they were made of three different sized circular medallions layered on top of each other. The top medallion was the size of a penny\, though in the 1800’s pennies were larger than they are now. Sometimes pennies were actually sewn into them to help weight them down and make them lay flat… Eventually penny rugs evolved into a traditional and colorful folk art. Women used their remnants and scraps of wool from making clothes\, or “turned” wool from used clothes to make their penny rugs. They would use bits of material too small to be used for strips for hooked rugs. Designs evolved from the simple circular medallions into colorful works of art with primitive appliquéd patterns of various animals\, stars\, hearts\, flowers and other shapes. Personal and elaborate stories were communicated through them using designs that included people\, their homes\, various scenes and landscapes\, thus transforming their scraps into wonderful works of art and story with elaborate stitching.”
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-societys-ornaments-and-tree-traditions-workshop-for-kids/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Historic,Kids,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Mercury Glass Votive Workshop for Kids at Wilton Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:In this fun and festive workshop\, kids ages 6-12 will use paint and water to make shiny mercury glass votive candle holders. While decorating their votives\, museum educator Laurie Walker will talk with the children about the origins of mercury glass\, which was originally created as a replacement for sterling silver\, and contains neither silver nor mercury. The children’s second project will be to make their own snack–fruit dipped in white chocolate\, decorated with silver dragees. Very jolly! \nThe cost to participate for Wilton Historical Society members is $10/child\, maximum $25/family; for non-members is $15/child\, maximum $35/family. Please register via email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid you know? \nMercury\, or silvered glass\, is glass that has a silvery appearance. Mercury glass actually contains no mercury\, although at one point there were several manufacturers who attempted to line glass with mercury. This procedure was short lived due to both the toxic nature of mercury as well as its expense\, but may account for the name. Also called silvered glass\, it contains neither silver nor mercury. Mercury glass is\, instead\, clear glass which is mold-blown into double-walled shapes. The glass is then coated on the inside with a liquid silver nitrate solution\, through a hole in the bottom. \nMercury glass was first created in Germany in the early 1800s. It was used as a more inexpensive material for candlesticks\, vases\, goblets\, and other objects. Silvered glass quickly gained popularity in France\, England\, Bohemia\, and the United States. The New England Glass Company showed a large display of the glass at the New York Crystal Palace Exhibition in 1853; included in the display were goblets\, vases\, spittoons\, sugar basins\, tumblers\, and more. \nAlthough some critics dismissed mercury glass as being too showy and looking too mirror-like\, most people found it very attractive. Soon\, silvered glass began to be decorated with enamel\, etching\, paint\, and engraving. In the twentieth century\, the glass was used to make Christmas ornaments and other household decorations.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/mercury-glass-votive-workshop-for-kids-at-wilton-historical-society/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Historic,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181222T123000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Sweets:  Mendiants and Chocolate Bark Workshop for Kids at Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:A mendiant is a traditional French confection composed of a chocolate disk studded with nuts and dried fruits\, usually made during the holidays\, and often given as a gift. Like chocolate bark\, they can be made with dark\, milk or white chocolate. All this and more will be the topic at a Wilton Historical Society workshop for kids. Museum educator Lola Chen will be discussing these holiday sweets as the children make – and sample – some (nut-free)! \nSuggested for ages 6 – 12. The cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10/child\, with a maximum of $25/family; non-members are $15/child\, with a maximum of $35/family. Register via email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know?\nMediants were traditionally studded with nuts and dried fruits chosen to represent the robe colors of the four monastic orders\, or mendicants\, of the church: raisins for the Dominicans\, hazelnuts for the Augustinians\, figs for the Franciscans and almonds for the Carmelites. These friars lived on charitable offerings\, earning them the appellation of “mendiants\,” meaning “beggar” in French. Today any variety of fruit and nuts are used which offers a great opportunity to show off your creativity.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/holiday-sweets-mendiants-and-chocolate-bark-workshop-for-kids-at-historical-society/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Cooking Demonstration,Food,Historic,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181229T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181229T123000
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids:  Gingerbread Cakes
DESCRIPTION:According to food historian Tori Avey\, “Gingerbread arrived in the New World with English colonists. The cookies were sometimes used to sway Virginia voters to favor one candidate over another. The first American cookbook\, American Cookery by Amelia Simmons\, has recipes for three types of gingerbread including the soft variety baked in loaves. This softer version of gingerbread was more common in America. George Washington’s mother\, Mary Ball Washington\, served her recipe for gingerbread to the Marquis de Lafayette when he visited her Fredericksburg\, VA home. Since then it was known as Gingerbread Lafayette. The confection was passed down through generations of Washingtons.” \nAt this Wilton Historical Society Colonial Cookery and Customs Workshop for Kids\, museum educator Laurie Walker will be showing the children how to make gingerbread cakes. The recipe they use is adapted from Hannah Glasse’s The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Simple\, published in 1796. The result is an irresistible “cake” that is a cross between a ginger snap and a soft cookie\, made with molasses\, ginger\, nutmeg and cream. \nThe Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids workshop at the Wilton Historical Society teaches kids a “reciept” (recipe) used in the Connecticut region. While the food is prepared\, they hear about Colonial manners\, morals and way of life. The children will learn how a Colonial kitchen would have operated\, in order to appreciate the modern conveniences we take for granted. The monthly workshops feature relatively simple dishes made with local\, seasonal ingredients\, adapted for modern kitchens. All participants will sample their own cooking and take home recipe cards\, as well as any leftovers! \nPrevious sessions have made bannock cakes\, pease porridge\, pickles\, an amulet of green peas\, apple tansey\, fairy butter\, pumpkin bread\, cranberry shortbread\, New Year’s “cakes\,” New England chowder\, hand pies\, cheese and ramp soufflé\, pea and watercress Rappahannock\, blackberry maslin\, thirded bread\, pound cake with “Oranges” juice\, maple cup custard\, pepper pot soup\, scalloped tomatoes\, and dressed macaroni and cheese. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. \nThe cost is $10 for members\, $15 for non-members. Space is limited. Please register by email or calling 203.762.7257. \n 
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-society-colonial-cookery-and-customs-for-kids-gingerbread-cakes/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Food,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Adzes\, Froes & Hammers:  Wilton Historical Society Woodworking Workshop for Kids Building a Birdhouse
DESCRIPTION:What is an adze and what might you use it for? Ever heard of a froe? These and other antique tools\, plus hammers\, saws and nails will be explored at this Wilton Historical Society woodworking workshop for kids. Participants will have an opportunity to see a remarkable collection of more than 600 antique tools in the Society’s 1860 Abbott Barn’s “Tools of the Trades” permanent exhibit. Museum educator Laurie Walker will talk about some of the tools in the collection\, and discuss safety and the ways that colonial children would be expected to use those tools. Then it will be time for participants to use some hand tools (and a power drill) to build their own birdhouses. They’ll also enjoy a snack of puff pastry cheese straws. \nThis program will have an additional materials fee of $5. For safety reasons\, this workshop is strictly limited to 12 participants. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. The cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10/child\, maximum $25/family; for non-members the cost is $15/child\, maximum $35/family. Please register via email or by calling 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \nAccording to Historyrocket.com:  “In colonial times\, every utility item had to be made by hand. Craftsmen made furniture\, tools\, wheels\, utensils\, glass and more. Master craftspeople owned shops in which they sold their products for money or used the barter system of trade. Craftspeople did not learn their trades by going to school. \n“Instead\, as youngsters between the ages of 10 to 15\, they learned their craft by being apprentices to master craftspeople. As apprentices\, they served their masters for 4 to 7 years and thus learnt the secrets of a trade. At the end of their contract\, apprentices had to produce a finished product called a ‘master-piece’. It was named so because the product was judged by their master. If the product passed the master’s inspection\, the apprentice passed his apprenticeship and became a journeyman. Journeymen traveled to nearby villages\, making and repairing goods until they could save enough money to open their own shop. . . . Many tools were used in colonial times such as the scuppets\, axes\, funnels\, compasses\, files\, augers\, gimlets\, braces\, chisels\, gouges\, drawknives\, hammers\, saws\, squares and bevels. Each tool had its own specified usage.”
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/adzes-froes-hammers-wilton-historical-society-woodworking-workshop-for-kids-building-a-birdhouse/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Create!,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society Warm and Wooly Knitting Workshop for Kids:  Learn to Knit a Scarf
DESCRIPTION:Knitting has evolved from Colonial times\, when it was a tedious chore for girls (and boys\, too!) to an extremely popular activity today. Knitting for beginners\, and those with some experience\, will be explored at this knitting workshop for kids. Museum educator Laurie Walker will talk about knitting\, and teach the basics. Each child will start on a scarf. Kids will enjoy a snack of applesauce. \nThis program will have an additional materials fee of $8 per child\, as each student will take home their knitting needles and yarn. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. The fee for Wilton Historical Society members is $10/child\, maximum $25/family; non-members $15/child\, maximum $35/family. Please register via email or by calling 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \nAccording to the knitting site FiberWild (based on information from No Idle Hands: The Social History of American Knitting by Anne L. Macdonald)\, “Martha Washington herself was a fierce knitter and was said to never be without her knitting needles. During the Revolutionary War she spent many months in camp with General George Washington. She was called ‘Lady Washington’ and was said to be a grand lady\, America’s own version of royalty\, yet when Mrs. Troupe had the honor to visit Mrs. Washington in camp she said\, ‘We found her (Mrs. Washington) knitting and with an apron on! She received us very graciously and easily\, but after the compliments were over she resumed her knitting. There we were without a stitch of work\, and sitting in state\, but General Washington’s lady with her own hands was knitting stockings for herself and her husband.’ In fact\, there are ‘Martha Washington sewing cabinets\,’ which were particularly popular during the Depression. \n“Knitting was initially a male-only occupation. In fact\, when the very first knitting union was established in Paris in 1527\, no women were allowed.”
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-society-warm-and-wooly-knitting-workshop-for-kids-learn-to-knit-a-scarf/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Create!,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society:  Stitching\, Stamping and Printer’s Devils Workshop for Kids–Making a Stitch Book and Stamp
DESCRIPTION:In the colonies\, the chore boy or youngest apprentice in the print shop was called a “printer’s devil\,” a reference to the air of mystery and magic which surrounded the early days of letterpress printing. Educated in setting type and working the handpress\, these workers sometimes became master printers\, publishers\, or writers. \n“The bookbinder took the printed pages and made them ready for sale. The binder’s work included folding\, pressing\, sewing\, and trimming the pages to construct the finished pamphlet or small book. Small inexpensive books were called ‘stitch books’ . . . The most common bound book sold by a printer was a blank book used by planters for their crop records\, tradesmen for their business records\, churches\, and courthouses.” (Colonial Williamsburg). \nWhat printer’s devils learned and more will be explored at this Wilton Historical Society workshop for kids. Museum educator Laurie Walker will teach children how to make simple books they can use for journals\, notes\, art\, and gifts. Book-making techniques will include folding and learning an easy stitch with thick cotton thread. Each child will make a blank “stitch book” with a decorative cover\, stitched and glued\, and a stamp for printing. (Includes a snack of fruit salad.) \nSuggested for ages 6-12. Wilton Historical Society members’ fee is $10/child\, maximum $25/family; non-members are $15/child\, maximum $35/family. Please register via email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \n“Mark Twain was a Printer’s Devil! “Samuel Clemens was eleven years old when his lawyer father died. In order to help the family earn money\, the young Clemens began working as a store clerk and a delivery boy. He also began working as an apprentice (working to learn a trade)\, then a compositor (a person who sets type)\, with local printers\, contributing occasional small pieces to local newspapers. At seventeen his comic sketch\, ‘The Dandy Frightening the Squatter\,’ was published by a sportsmen’s magazine in Boston\, Massachusetts. \n“In 1853 Clemens began wandering as a journeyman printer to St. Louis\, Missouri; Chicago\, Illinois; New York\, New York; and Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania; settling briefly with his brother\, Orion\, in Iowa before setting out at 22 years old to make his fortune\, he hoped\, beside the lush banks of the Amazon River in South America. Instead\, traveling down the Mississippi River\, he became a steamboat river pilot until the outbreak of the Civil War (1861–65).” – Notable Biographie
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LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society Colonial Cookery and Customs Workshop for Kids:  Welsh Rabbit and Molasses Bread
DESCRIPTION:Welsh Rabbit (sometimes called Welsh Rarebit) is a dish consisting of a savory sauce of melted cheese and various other ingredients\, served hot after being spooned over slices of toasted bread – nary a hare in sight! Welsh Rabbit dates from the early 1700s and has long been enjoyed as hearty tavern supper. Wilton Historical Society museum educator Laurie Walker will show the children how to make Welsh Rabbit\, and some Molasses Bread\, too\, from a Revolutionary War period recipe. \nThe Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids Workshop at the Wilton Historical Society teaches kids a “reciept” (recipe) used in the Connecticut region. While the food is prepared\, they hear about Colonial manners\, morals and way of life. The monthly workshops feature relatively simple dishes made with local\, seasonal ingredients\, adapted for modern kitchens. All participants will sample their own cooking and take home recipe cards – as well as any leftovers! The children will learn how a Colonial kitchen would have operated\, in order to appreciate the modern conveniences we take for granted. Previous sessions have made bannock cakes\, pease porridge\, pickles\, an amulet of green peas\, apple tansey\, fairy butter\, pumpkin bread\, cranberry shortbread\, New Year’s “cakes\,” New England chowder\, hand pies\, cheese and ramp soufflé\, pea and watercress Rappahannock\, blackberry maslin\, thirded bread\, pound cake with “Oranges” juice\, maple cup custard\, pepper pot soup\, scalloped tomatoes\, dressed macaroni and cheese\, and gingerbread cakes. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. \nThe fee for members is $10/child\,\, and $15/child for non-members. Space is limited — please register by email or calling 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \nWelsh Rabbit vs. Welsh Rarebit: “Though the “Welsh” part of the dish’s name seems clear-cut\, an etymological issue as sticky as melted Cheddar surrounds the second word:  is it rabbit\, or rarebit? The earliest reference we have to the dish\, in 1725\, is quite clearly rabbit; it’s not until over 50 years later that the mysterious alternative spelling starts to twitch its whiskers. John Ayto in his A Diner’s Dictionary writes that rarebit was probably ‘an attempt to folk-etymologize [the name] – that is\, to reinterpret the odd and inappropriate-sounding rabbit as something more fitting to the dish.’ The new name caught on and references to it multiplied a little like – well\, rabbits.” – Leah Hyslop\, London Telegraph\, Sept. 3\, 2013
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-society-colonial-cookery-and-customs-workshop-for-kids-welsh-rabbit-and-molasses-bread/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Cooking Demonstration,Food,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190127T160000
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SUMMARY:WLA/WHS Scholarly Series:  Sex\, Scandal\, and Upheaval:  1919 - What's Changed? - Mark Albertson
DESCRIPTION:WLA/WHS – Scholarly Series – Sex\, Scandal\, and Upheaval: 1919 – What’s Changed? – Mark Albertson\, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Topic: Versailles….False Promise – Mark Albertson \nIn the 12th year of the collaboration between Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society\, the scholarly lecture series theme will be ‘Sex\, Scandal and Upheaval: 1919 – What’s Changed?’ Historian and author Mark Albertson kicks off the series with a lecture highlighting several themes from his 8-week course on the transition period between World War One and Two beginning with the Versailles Treaty. \nAlbertson is the historical research editor at Army Aviation magazine in Monroe; and is the historian for the Army Aviation Association of America. He has authored several books:  USS Connecticut: Constitution State Battleship; They’ll Have to Follow You!; The Triumph of the Great White Fleet; and On History:  A Treatise. Albertson teaches as an adjunct at Norwalk Community College on the following topics:  World War I\, World War II\, Vietnam\, Iraq\, the American Empire\, the Nazi Revolution and Jihad. \nSee the library’s registration link for details. \nThe remaining lectures are as follows (please note the location of each lecture): \n\nFeb. 24 at Wilton Library:   “Conflict on the Homefront: Connecticut and the Nation\,” Cecelia Bucki\, Fairfield University;\nMarch 10 at the Wilton Historical Society:  “Men in Black Sox\,”  Steve Wulf\, ESPN;\nMarch 31 at the Wilton Historical Society:  “Votes for Women\,” Pam Dougherty\, Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame.\n\nReception following the talk. No charge but donations are always welcomed. The moderator is Steve Hudspeth. Registration is required. Please register for each lecture individually. Register online or call 203.762.6334.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wla-whs-scholarly-series-sex-scandal-and-upheaval-1919-whats-changed-mark-albertson/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:discussion,Free,Historic,Lecture,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190131T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190131T133000
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SUMMARY:Booked for Lunch:  Sisters In Law–How Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsberg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World
DESCRIPTION:Come to a Wilton Historical Society-hosted reading group that focuses on books with a historical bent. The new selection is Sisters in Law:  How Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsberg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World by Linda Hirshman\, a New York Times bestseller. \nThe relationship between Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg—Republican and Democrat\, Christian and Jew\, western rancher’s daughter and Brooklyn girl—transcends party\, religion\, region\, and culture. Strengthened by each other’s presence\, these groundbreaking judges\, the first and second women to serve on the highest court in the land\, have transformed the Constitution and America itself\, making it a more equal place for all women. \nHirshman’s dual biography includes revealing stories of how these trailblazers fought for recognition in a male-dominated profession—battles that would ultimately benefit every American woman. Hirshman also makes clear how these two justices have shaped the legal framework of modern feminism\, setting precedent in cases dealing with employment discrimination\, abortion\, affirmative action\, sexual harassment\, and many other issues crucial to women’s lives. \nSisters in Law combines legal detail with warm personal anecdotes\, bringing these very different women into focus as never before. Meticulously researched and compellingly told\, it is an authoritative account of our changing law and culture\, and a moving story of a remarkable friendship. \n“Vital…Part of what makes Hirshman such a likable writer — in addition to her wit and ability to explain the law succinctly without dumbing it down — is her optimism.” – Washington Post \nParticipants bring a brown bag lunch\, the Historical Society provides a beverage and dessert. There is no charge\, but participants are asked to please register\, by email or call 203.762.7257.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/booked-for-lunch-sisters-in-law-how-sandra-day-oconnor-and-ruth-bader-ginsberg-went-to-the-supreme-court-and-changed-the-world/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:discussion,Free,Historic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T123000
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society Silversmithing Workshop for Kids:  Making a Necklace
DESCRIPTION:In colonial times\, silversmiths made many essential small items\, such as buttons\, shoe buckles and spoons\, and repaired silver items for wealthy and middle-class citizens. But they also made elegant larger pieces\, such as coffee and tea pots\, candle sticks\, trays and pitchers. According to the historians at Colonial Williamsburg \,“The 18th-century silversmith was thought of as someone akin to a sculptor. Both had to know how to shape their materials with artistic talent\, taste\, and design. A contemporary observed that the silversmith was ’employed in making all manner of utensils . . . either for Ornament or Use. His work is either performed in the Mould\, or beat into Figure by the Hammer.’” \nAt this workshop for kids\, museum educator Laurie Walker will talk about how it was done\, and about a very famous silversmith\, Paul Revere. For a workshop project\, the kids will make a piece of “silver” jewelry (a pendant on a silk cord) of hammered solder\, to keep – or perhaps to give as a Valentine’s surprise. Snack of tea sandwiches. \nSuggested for children aged 6-12. The cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10 per child\, with a maximum of $25 per family; non-member fee is $15 per child\, with a maximum of $35 per family. Please register via email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \n“Paul Revere was a versatile craftsman. He eagerly met the needs of his customers\, not hesitating to create new forms or adopt the latest styles. His shop made a great variety of items\, at least 90 different types. His products included flatware\, mostly spoons; table wares such as cups\, tankards\, porringers\, salts\, casters\, trays\, and bowls; tea and coffee equipment such as coffee and teapots\, creamers\, sugar tongs and sugar urns; personal items such as gold jewelry and buttons\, and silver buckles; and metal harness fittings\, among other things. His most unusual pieces were made before the Revolution\, when he crafted a chain for a pet squirrel\, an ostrich egg snuffbox\, and a child’s whistle. He also made brass gunner’s calipers for two British officers\, silver letters for the back of a chaise\, surgical instruments\, and a sword hilt. Revere did not work in pewter.” – Paul Revere House website
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-society-silversmithing-workshop-for-kids-making-a-necklace/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T160000
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society's  Black History Month Exhibition:  "Tools of a Shameful Trade"
DESCRIPTION:Marking Black History Month\, the Wilton Historical Society presents\, Tools of a Shameful Trade\, a small exhibition of slavery artifacts. Though many of the objects which can be seen are from the south\, slavery in Connecticut dates back as far as the mid-1600s. The objects on display include a neck collar\, shackles\, a plantation whip\, and an 1835 broadside advertising a runaway slave. Also shown is a 1808-1824 ledger kept by Samuel Wakeman of Fairfield\, which includes references to eight individuals with African ancestry – Jeffrey Freeman\, Frederick\, Primus Burr\, Titus Freemen\, John\, Ned Freeman\, Hiram and Primas Jenning. \nThere were a number of families in Wilton who owned slaves\, including the well-known Lambert family\, whose ancestral home can be seen at 150 Danbury Rd. at Lambert Corner. A 1757 letter from the Wilton Historical Society’s permanent collection confirms the sale of a slave named Jack to David Lambert; it is also exhibited. Tools of a Shameful Trade will be on display through the end of February\, 2019. \nResearch has revealed that a black slave named Haggar\, born 1770\, and owned by Wilton’s Samuel Belden II\, was married to a Native American slave named Bill Tonquin. Tonquin was owned by another branch of the Belden family in Wilton. Haggar and Bill Tonquin had three children\, Prince\, Nancy and Black Jack\, and lived in the Belden Store at the corner of Ridgefield Rd. and “Danbury Pike” a crossways that is at the heart of Wilton’s town center. Haggar Tonquin is documented as being the last slave in Wilton. Her children were slaves\, but were born with the promise of freedom\, as they would have been freed at age 21 by the Connecticut law passed in 1783. \nWilton had a stop on the Underground Railroad\, at the home of the abolitionist William Wakeman on Seeley Road. \nThis exhibition would not be possible without generous exhibition loans by John and Samantha Reznikoff. \nThe Wilton Historical Society is open Tuesday-Saturday\, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, and is located at 224 Danbury Rd.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-societys-black-history-month-exhibition-tools-of-a-shameful-trade/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Historic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190209T123000
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SUMMARY:Kids! Make Your Own Valentine’s Day Chocolates!
DESCRIPTION:The Wilton Historical Society is again offering the very popular chocolate-making workshop for kids in grades K-8. Program participants will make something extra nice for their Valentine – delicious\, professional-looking chocolates and a decorated box to put them in! The fun and easy one-hour session will make use of an extensive collection of small\, charming chocolate molds. Hearts\, flowers\, a multitude of animals\, stars and even tools are just some of the shapes that will be on hand. \nRegistration is required and space is limited. Please register by email or call 203.762.7257 to reserve your place. Members:  $10 per child\, maximum $25 per family; non-members:  $15 per child\, maximum $35 per family. \nParents are welcome to stay. \nDid you know? \n“Although 18th-century Americans did not enjoy candy bars or other modern chocolate treats as we know them today\, they did love chocolate. In fact\, George Washington ordered 20 pounds of chocolate from British merchant Thomas Knox in 1757 . . . . as hot chocolate was a favorite breakfast beverage at Mount Vernon. . . . This was the first of many chocolate orders he placed over the course of his life.” — From George Washington’s Mount Vernon website \n“The tradition of giving chocolates on Valentine’s Day can be traced to Richard Cadbury\, of the English chocolate-making family\, who “invented” the first Valentine’s Day candy box during the Victorian era. The Victorians\, who fancied decorating cards with plump cupids shooting arrows of love\, later transferred the image to the lids of heart-shaped boxes filled with dreamy combinations of silken chocolates.” –“For Lovers\, Chocolate\,” The Buffalo News
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/kids-make-your-own-valentines-day-chocolates/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Cooking Demonstration,Food,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190216T123000
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society Weaving Workshop for Kids:  Making a Potholder
DESCRIPTION:According to the historians at Colonial Williamsburg\, “Then as now\, Americans required fabrics for clothes\, towels\, sheets\, blankets\, sails\, and dozens of other items made of wool\, cotton\, silk\, linen\, and hemp and bought them from textile manufacturers. Until the Revolution\, British goods poured into the American market\, and most people wore clothes made of English textiles. English or American\, weavers typically learned their trade through apprenticeship\, which focused mostly on operating a loom. Weavers had to know how to prepare the loom and how to run and to maintain it. During the Revolution\, when Americans could not get English goods\, weaving became a necessity and a patriotic duty.” \nWeaving will be explored at this workshop for kids. Museum educator Laurie Walker will show the kids the “loom room” in the 1740 Betts House\, and explain weaving with flax and wool. For a workshop project\, the kids will make a woven pot-holder\, and enjoy a snack of lattice-pattern sugar cookies. \nThe workshop is suggested for ages 6-12. The cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10/child\, maximum $25/family; cost for non-members is $15/child\, maximum $35/family. Please register via email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \nFrom the Merriam-Webster Dictionary:  “A single woman who is old enough to be married but isn’t—and isn’t likely to get married—is sometimes called a spinster. The word has an old-fashioned and dated feel to it\, and because of that it can carry a whiff of impoliteness in certain circumstances. But in previous centuries\, spinster was a valuable word that didn’t carry any such connotation. During the late Middle Ages\, married tradeswomen had an easier time obtaining higher-status\, higher-income work than their unmarried peers. Unmarried women ended up with lower-status\, lower-income jobs like combing\, carding\, and spinning wool—hence ‘spinster.’ \n“When spinster first entered English in the mid-1300s\, it referred to a woman who spun thread and yarn. . . . Two historical facts led to spinster’s evolution: the fact that most spinners in the Middle Ages were women\, and the fact that it was common in legal documents to use one’s occupation as a sort of surname (which is why we have Smiths and Bakers and Tanners and so on). Women who spun yarn or thread were given the title Spinster in legal documents . . . By the 17th century\, spinster was being used in legal documents to refer to unmarried women.”
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-society-weaving-workshop-for-kids-making-a-potholder/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Arts,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T140000
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SUMMARY:Book Talk:   Connecticut 169 Club:  Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Connecticut by Marty Podskosh
DESCRIPTION:Come to a Wilton Historical Society presentation and book signing by author and historian Marty Podskoch discussing his new book\, The Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Connecticut\, which includes a light lunch. The new travel book encourages travelers to visit all of the towns and villages of our beautiful and unique state. From the quaint splendor of the town of Kent in the northwest hills of Connecticut to the great restaurants that dot the shoreline of Westbrook to New Britain’s industrial roots\, to Wilton’s colonial past\, Podskoch has compiled little known facts and fascinating information about all 169 towns\, cities and villages in the State of Connecticut in the hopes of encouraging people to visit every one of them. \nJoin this informal “club” by getting out and about\, and taking the road less traveled! The book has a space for travelers to journal about their experiences and a place to get the book stamped or signed by a resident or business in each town. The reward for visiting all of Connecticut’s towns\, cities and villages will be a “Leatherman” patch which commemorates this legendary wanderer\, who during the late 1800s wore leather clothes and travelled a 365-mile circuit in approximately 34 days between the Hudson and Connecticut Rivers while camping out in caves. Podskoch will help organize a dinner in the fall of next year to honor those determined souls who have made it to every municipality\, all 169! During that event they will get their Leatherman keepsakes. “Anyone can attend\,” Podskoch says. “Members will share their stories and adventures.” It is worth noting that the Old Leatherman is well documented as visiting Wilton regularly\, and could be spotted at the Rock Lake Reservoir. \nThere is no membership fee\, just a desire to experience all of Connecticut. Adults and children of all ages can be members. What a great adventure for families\, grandparents\, and their grandchildren\, or go by oneself. Most members will travel by car while others might use a bike\, motorcycle\, or maybe a canoe! “It doesn’t matter what age people are or what means of transportation people use to get there\,” the 74-year-old Podskosh said. “The whole idea is to get people to see the many beautiful places in our state.” \nThe Connecticut guide book\, Podskoch’s ninth book\, entailed nearly two years of collaborative effort as he recruited Connecticut writers\, historians and officials. ­Each contributed a passage about their town’s histories\, haunts; favorite food fixes and historic landmarks. The Wilton chapter of the book was provided by Allison Gray Sanders\, co-director of the Wilton Historical Society. \nAfter Podskoch’s talk\, the book will be available for sale and signing. The hard cover 8.5 x 11 book has 376 pages with hundreds of photos & maps and sells for $24.95. \nThere is no charge to attend for Wilton Historical Society members; the non-member fee is $10 a person. Please register for this talk and light luncheon:  call 203.762.7257 or email the Society. \n 
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/book-talk-connecticut-169-club-your-passport-and-guide-to-exploring-connecticut-by-marty-podskosh/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Historic,Luncheon,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society's Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids:  Maple Tart
DESCRIPTION:During colonial times in New England\, winter had two “crops” – ice and maple syrup. Ice was harvested from ponds to stock the ice house for summer heat. Sap begins to flow in maple trees\, ready to be collected and boiled down to the sweet syrup that is as popular today as it was long ago. \nAt this Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids Workshop\, museum educator Laurie Walker will discuss how maple syrup is made\, and will show the children how to use maple syrup to make a simple but delicious Colonial Maple Tart. \nThe Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids workshop at the Wilton Historical Society teaches kids a “reciept” (recipe) used in the Connecticut region. While the food is prepared\, they hear about Colonial manners\, morals and way of life. The monthly workshops feature relatively simple dishes made with local\, seasonal ingredients\, adapted for modern kitchens. All participants will sample their own cooking and take home recipe cards–as well as any leftovers! \nThe children will learn how a Colonial kitchen would have operated\, in order to appreciate the modern conveniences we take for granted. Previous sessions have made bannock cakes\, pease porridge\, pickles\, an amulet of green peas\, apple tansey\, fairy butter\, pumpkin bread\, cranberry shortbread\, New Year’s “cakes\,” New England chowder\, hand pies\, cheese and ramp soufflé\, pea and watercress Rappahannock\, blackberry maslin\, thirded bread\, pound cake with “Oranges” juice\, maple cup custard\, pepper pot soup\, scalloped tomatoes\, dressed macaroni and cheese\, and gingerbread cakes. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. \nCost for members is $10/child with a maximum of $25/family; for non-members cost is $15/child\, with a maximum of $35/family. Space is limited—please register by email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \n“In the late 1700s and early 1800s\, maple sap was produced into maple sugar\, a granular\, solid block of maple that had a long shelf-life and could be easily transported. Maple sugar was promoted by the Quakers and abolitionists as an alternative to West Indian “slave-produced” cane sugar; Thomas Jefferson even started a maple plantation at Monticello in 1791. \nIt wasn’t until the Civil War that the maple syrup industry was born\, with the introduction of the tin can and the invention of metal spouts and evaporator pans. Most early producers were dairy farmers who made maple syrup and sugar during the off-season of the farm for their own use and for extra income.” – New England Maple Museum in Pittsford\, Vermont
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-societys-colonial-cookery-and-customs-for-kids-maple-tart/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Cooking Demonstration,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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