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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
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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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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T110000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190208T100000
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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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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
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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.”
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T110000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190224T173000
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SUMMARY:WLA/WHS Scholarly Series – Sex\, Scandal\, and Upheaval: 1919 – What’s Changed? with Cecelia Bucki
DESCRIPTION:In the 12th year of the collaboration between Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society\, the scholarly lecture series theme is ‘Sex\, Scandal and Upheaval: 1919–What’s Changed?’ \nHistorian and author Cecelia Bucki\, Ph.D.\, will survey the domestic unrest that plagued the United States following the end of World War One. The Treaty of Versailles signaled the end of World War One but on the home front\, conflict continued. The Great War and its aftermath resulted in domestic repercussions such as general strikes\, labor unrest\, race riots\, and Palmer raids. Nationally and here in Connecticut\, peace remained elusive. This part of 1919 remains an untold part of 20th century U.S. history. \nBucki has taught American history at Fairfield University for more than 25 years. Her specialties within U.S. History are social\, labor and working-class\, and immigration history. She is the author of the award-winning Bridgeport’s Socialist New Deal\, 1915-1936 (University of Illinois Press\, 2001). From 2011-2017\, she was editor-in-chief of the journal Connecticut History Review. \nSee the library’s registration link for details. \nThe lecture is sponsored by Lila and Buck Griswold; Max Gabrielson is the moderator. The remaining lectures are as follows (please note the location of each lecture): \n\nMarch 10 at the Wilton Historical Society:  “Men in Black Sox\,” with Steve Wulf\, ESPN\nMarch 31 at the Wilton Historical Society:  “Votes for Women” with Pam Dougherty\, Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame.\n\nReception follows the talk. There is no charge but donations are always welcomed. Registration is required. Please register for each lecture individually.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wla-whs-scholarly-series-sex-scandal-and-upheaval-1919-whats-changed-with-cecelia-bucki/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:discussion,Free,Historic,Lecture,Presentation,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T123000
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society Buzz Saws\, Jacks and Tops Workshop for Kids:  Making a Cup and Ball Game
DESCRIPTION:What could be more fun than toys? While today’s kids tend to dive into screens for a diversion\, some simple toys are as much fun today as they were 200 years ago. Children in colonial times spent a lot of time working\, and were eager to partake of outdoor activities\, using little more than their imaginations and handmade toys and games. \nMade with readily available materials\, buzz saws\, jacks\, cup & ball\, tops and other such toys will be the topic at this Saturday\, March 2 workshop for kids at the Wilton Historical Society from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.. Museum educator Laurie Walker will talk about how toys were made\, and have everyone learn how to play jacks and Shut the Box. \nFor a workshop project\, the kids will make buzz saws and cup & ball to bring home. Hand pies are the snack and the children will help make them. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. The cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10/child\, with a maximum of $25/family; the cost for non-members is $15/child\, with a maximum of $35/family. Please register via email or by calling 203.762.7257. \n 
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-society-buzz-saws-jacks-and-tops-workshop-for-kids-making-a-cup-and-ball-game/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T163000
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SUMMARY:"A Journey...."  One-Woman Show by Kimberly Wilson
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of March as Women’s History Month\, Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society present A Journey . . .\, a one-woman show by Westport writer and actress Kimberly Wilson. Wilson was awarded “Best Playwright” in 2016 by the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival for the piece. At the end of the presentation\, Wilson will conduct a “talk-back” session. \nRooted in research\, A Journey is a tour-de-force of acting and song\, as the statuesque Wilson modulates her powerful contralto from a whisper to a fervent spiritual\, capturing the spirits of Harriet Tubman\, Sojourner Truth\, Rosa Parks\, Maya Angelou\, two invented characters she calls the ‘Slave Woman’ and ‘African Queen\,’ and a new historical figure\, Haggar Tonquin of Wilton. Wilson skillfully tells of the struggles and influence of Black womanhood as an integral part of the history of the United States. \nA reception will follow the talk. No charge but donations are always welcomed. See the library’s registration link for more details. Registration is highly recommended. Register online or call 203.762.6334.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/a-journey-one-woman-show-by-kimberly-wilson/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,discussion,Free,Historic,Play,Presentation,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T123000
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society Stenciling Workshop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:According to Early American stenciling expert Suzanne Korn\, “The history of decorative arts in America includes a colorful chapter between the years of 1778 and 1840\, when itinerant wall stencilers roamed New England country roads\, painting their colorful folk art in homes\, inns\, and taverns along the way.” \nWilton Historical Society museum educator Laurie Walker will discuss the simple\, colorful folk art\, and how and where it appeared\, and will show participants a stenciled oil-cloth rug in the Fitch house dining room as an example. The workshop project is a painted and stenciled wooden picture frame. The children will help make their own snack of applesauce. \nThe workshop is suggested for ages 6-12. The cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10/child\, with a maximum of $25/family; the cost for non-members is $15/child\, with a maximum of $35/family. Please register via email or by calling 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \n“The itinerant stenciler would live with the family during the time that he was beautifying their home. Often\, his only payment for stenciling the walls in a home would be his food\, drink and lodging. We know that some of the early stencilers were farmers by trade\, so they would practice their craft during the winter months. Consequently\, they often toiled and traveled under harsh conditions. Even when the stenciler secured work\, and was safely off the cold\, snowy roads\, it was not unlikely that many of the rooms he was employed to decorate had no heat! However\, when his job was done\, and it was time to move on to the next town\, the lively and colorful folk art that he would leave behind would brighten and warm even the coldest of rooms with a cheerful and homespun glow! Beautiful flower baskets\, graceful willow trees\, wildflower sprays and simple vines plump with berries would adorn the walls in a wash of color. The lives of rural New Englanders were enhanced by this simple and quaint decoration\, and the dark interiors and plain plastered walls of their homes were made bright with the hope and promise of spring.”   –– Suzanne Korn\, Early American stenciling expert
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-society-stenciling-workshop-for-kids/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Arts,Create!,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190310T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190310T173000
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SUMMARY:WLA/WHS Scholarly Series–Sex\, Scandal\, and Upheaval:  1919 - What's Changed? – Men in Black Sox
DESCRIPTION:In the 12th year of the collaboration between Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society\, the scholarly lecture series theme is ‘Sex\, Scandal and Upheaval: 1919 – What’s Changed?’ Veteran sports writer Steve Wulf is at the plate with the story of the infamous cheating scandal that enveloped the 1919 World Series. \nOne hundred years ago\, the stage was set for the darkest drama in the history of baseball:  the Black Sox Scandal. Upset at the penny-pinching ways of White Sox owner Charles Comiskey\, and tempted by the riches promised to them by gamblers\, several members of the team conspired to help the Cincinnati Red Stockings win the 1919 World Series. \nWulf is a senior writer with ESPN\, where he has happily worked since 1997\, when he became one of the founding editors of ESPN The Magazine. See the library’s registration link for details. The lecture is sponsored by MaryGail and Jerry Gristina; Steve Hudspeth  is the moderator. \nThe final lecture is Sunday\, March 31 at the Wilton Historical Society – “Votes for Women” – with Pam Dougherty of the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. \nReception will follow the talk. There is no charge to attend but donations are always welcomed. Registration 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-men-in-black-sox/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:discussion,Free,Historic,Lecture,Presentation,Sports
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190915
DTSTAMP:20190314T233540Z
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SUMMARY:Bullets\, Bonds\, and Butter:  Wilton Responds to War 1776-2006
DESCRIPTION:Opening on March 15\, Bullets\, Bonds\, and Butter:  Wilton Responds to War\, 1776-2006\, the new exhibition at the Wilton Historical Society\, commemorates the contributions of both the soldiers and the townsfolk who answered the call of war. While troops fought on the front lines\, Wilton residents of all ages back at home were engaged in supporting the war effort in ways both large and small. Rationing\, writing letters to the troops\, knitting socks and making bandages\, buying war bonds\, manufacturing diverse supplies\, spotting airplanes from observation towers\, collecting scrap\, sending soccer balls to underprivileged children around the world\, and in some cases\, protesting against war were all part of the response. \nBullets\, Bonds\, and Butter:  Wilton Responds to War\, 1776-2006 includes material from the Revolutionary War\, the War of 1812\, the Civil War\, World War I\, World War II\, the Korean War\, the Viet Nam War\, and the war in Iraq. To mark the anniversary of the birth of the American Legion in March of 1919\, the Wilton Historical Society worked with Adjutant Tom Moore of Wilton’s James B. Whipple Post 86 to develop a special section on the history of the organization\, which includes some of their artifacts. \nThe opening day of the exhibition\, Friday\, March 15 from 2-3 p.m.\, will be celebrated with a “birthday” cake to honor Wilton’s Post 86 and the American Legion. All are invited!
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/bullets-bonds-and-butter-wilton-responds-to-war-1776-2006/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Historic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T160000
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SUMMARY:American Legion Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Post 86 is hosting a 100th birthday party celebrating the American Legion‘s work with the military\, veterans\, their families\, children and youth programs\, and Americanism. The members are hosting an open house to the public\, with videos\, display of the Post 86 archives going back to the 1920’s\, question and answer sessions\, handouts for children and a birthday cake cutting at 1 p.m.!
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/american-legion-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:American Legion Post 86\, 112 Old Ridgefield Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Celebration,Community Events,Family Event,Free,Historic,Not for profit,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T123000
DTSTAMP:20190301T024819Z
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society Felting Workshop for Kids:  Making Felted Soap
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. At this Wilton Historical Society workshop\, museum educator Laurie Walker will discuss the origins of felting\, and lead the children in making felted soap. The kids will help make their own snack\, chocolate covered pretzels. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. The cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10/child\, with a maximum of $25/family; non-member cost is $15/child\, maximum $35/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” \nAccording to ConnecticutHistory.org\, a program of CT Humanities: \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.”  \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/wilton-historical-society-felting-workshop-for-kids-making-felted-soap/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Create!,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T203000
DTSTAMP:20190313T230253Z
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SUMMARY:Holocaust Survivor Judith Altmann\, A Community Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Judith Altmann\, a Holocaust survivor and speaker for the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center\, returns to Wilton on Tuesday\, March 19 to share her story with the community. \nBorn in Jasina\, Czechoslovakia\, which was invaded by the Nazis in 1939\, Altmann was arrested in 1944 and transported to Auschwitz concentration camp with her niece\, where they were selected for work\, rather than sent to the gas chambers and death. From there she was moved to Essen and Gelsenkirchen Labour camps\, where she remained until March 1945\, and later survived the “death march” that ended in the Bergen Belsen concentration camp. Sick with typhus\, Altmann was barely alive when she was liberated by the British Army in 1945. She was given the opportunity to go to Sweden\, where she lived until emigrating to the United States in 1948. \nAltmann\, who has extensive experience speaking in schools\, is a member of the Holocaust & Human Rights Education Speakers Bureau\, and is vice president of the Holocaust Child Survivors of Connecticut. \nThis presentation follows Altmann’s visit to Middlebrook where she spoke to all of the students during two school-wide assemblies. Her message is one of hope and forgiveness\, encouraging her listeners to think for themselves and speak out against injustice.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/holocaust-survivor-judith-altmann-a-community-presentation/
LOCATION:Middlebrook School Auditorium\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Free,Historic,Lecture,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T123000
DTSTAMP:20190305T152935Z
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SUMMARY:Sharp Hill Cemetery Walk for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Sharp Hill Cemetery dates back to c. 1738 when it replaced the long lost original burying ground on Wolfpit Rd.\, and was Wilton’s principal burying place until the mid-1800s. The earliest legible stone is that of Mable Elmer with a date of January 1744. Twenty-three Revolutionary War and six French and Indian War veterans are buried here. \nParticipants will meet at the Wilton Historical Society at 11 a.m.\, then the group will walk together with museum educator Laurie Walker to the cemetery and talk about the history of the cemetery and the lives of some of the people buried there. After returning to the Historical Society\, the kids will help make their own snack\, ginger cookies decorated like headstones. \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\, maximum $35/family. Please register via email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know?\nAccording to Wilton historian Bob Russell\, “The Sharp Hill Cemetery\, owned by the Wilton Congregational Church\, is the oldest surviving cemetery in Wilton\, dating from 1738. That year\, John Marvin gave 64 square rods (4/10 of an acre) to the “Presbyterian or Congregational Society of Wilton” as the site of a meeting house for the worship of God\, as the Society had outgrown the small building in which they had started 12 years earlier. The cemetery was to surround the new meeting house. Although the church building which was built there only lasted until 1790\, the cemetery was used actively until the mid-1800s and then was gradually replaced by Hillside Cemetery on Ridgefield Road\, which had the advantage of more space.”
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/sharp-hill-cemetery-walk-for-kids/
LOCATION:Sharp Hill Cemetery\, at the corner of 106 and Rt 7\, WILTON\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic,Kids,Outdoor Event,Walk/Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T110000
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SUMMARY:Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids at the Wilton Historical Society This Month: Corn! From Muffins to Johnny Cakes
DESCRIPTION:According to A Taste of History by Joyce White\, “The native American grain corn\, also known as maize or Indian Corn\, has been consumed by Americans (and subsequently people all over the world) since the time of discovery of the New World\, and\, of course\, for centuries before that by the indigenous populations of all of the Americas. Cornbread is a great recipe to track through the past few centuries because it was so prolific a crop in America that it was consumed across class\, race\, and regional lines. Corn lends itself to change very easily and therefore variations of cornbread recipes through time\, in regards to types of ingredients and technological advances\, have enabled it to keep its important place in American cuisine.” \nAt the March 30 Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids workshop at the Wilton Historical Society\, museum educator Laurie Walker will be discussing the importance of corn in Colonial times\, and will teach the kids to make three easy\, yummy recipes that use cornmeal:  Narragansett Strawberry Cornbread\, Johnny Cakes with maple syrup and applesauce\, and a cornbread recipe dating from 1796. Participants also will get to sample a freshly baked Tasty Indian Pudding\, made according to another recipe from Colonial times. \nThe Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids workshop 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\, gingerbread cakes and maple syrup tart. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. \nThe cost for members is $10; non-members are $15. Space is limited—please register by email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \nAccording to Wilton historian Bob Russell’s book\, Wilton\, Connecticut: Three Centuries of People\, Places and Progress\, Benjamin Hickox\, an early settler of Wilton\, “built the first and longest-lasting mill in Wilton\, a grist mill at the falls of the Falls Branch\, now Comstock Brook\, behind the present day Congregational Church.” Every small town needed a mill\, and mills needed millstones. Those impressively large millstones\, which are still a common sight in Wilton\, came from local quarries. Quarry Head State Park in north Wilton\, off Ridgefield Road\, is a former quarry which produced granite blocks of varying sizes. Nearby Millstone Road speaks to one such use of the local granite. \nMost of the mills have long since vanished. With rocks grinding against each other at 110 revolutions per minute (that’s twice a second)\, many caught fire and burned. Some mills were washed down stream in flood waters\, or have been demolished to make way for newer structures.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/colonial-cookery-and-customs-for-kids-at-the-wilton-historical-society-this-month-corn-from-muffins-to-johnny-cakes/
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:20190406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T123000
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SUMMARY:Saws\, Hammers and Nails:  Woodworking Workshop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Making a Keepsake Box:  The Wilton Historical Society‘s second woodworking workshop this spring features the carpenter’s most regularly used tools:  hammers\, saws and nails. Museum educator Laurie Walker will talk about some of the antique tools in the collection\, and the kids will see how colonial boys would use a draw knife and shaving horse to make essential items for everyday life. There will be an opportunity to work with a hand saw\, hammers and nails to make a wooden keepsake box. A keepsake box can be a special place to keep treasures\, and is also a wonderful gift for someone you love. Snack will be provided. \nThis program will have an additional materials fee of $5. For safety reasons\, this workshop is strictly limited to 12 participants. \nThe program is suggested for ages 6-12. The cost to Wilton Historical Society members is $10/child\, with a maximum of $25/family; the cost for non-members is $15/child\, maximum $35/family. Please register via email or call 203.762.7257. \n 
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/saws-hammers-and-nails-woodworking-workshop-for-kids/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Create!,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T130000
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SUMMARY:Ukrainian Egg (Pysanky) Decorating Workshop for Adults and Kids
DESCRIPTION:Learn the colorful and venerable craft of decorating eggs in the Ukrainian style\, known as pysanky (their name is derived from the Ukrainian verb meaning to write). Expert egg decorator Susan Clark will lead the Wilton Historical Society workshop for adults and children. This ancient craft uses symbols and motifs to create a jewel-like egg. Intricate designs can be created with geometric forms\, or with more naturalistic\, flowing patterns. Participants will be using a kistka\, a pointed implement a bit like a pen\, filled with beeswax and heated\, to draw designs on the eggs between bathing them in colored dye. Decorate eggs in a traditional design\, or create your own. \nThe workshop is for adults and children ages 9 and up. Children ages 6-8 must be accompanied by adult. The cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $20; for non-members is $25. Registration is required by email or calling 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \n“According to Ukrainian folklore\, the fate of the world depends on pysanky\, intricately decorated dyed Easter eggs. As long as people make pysanky\, it is said\, a monster personifying evil will remain chained to its cliff and the world will be safe.” – The New York Times\,  April 5\, 1984
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/ukrainian-egg-pysanky-decorating-workshop-for-adults-and-kids/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Arts,Class,Create!,Family Event,Historic,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T133000
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SUMMARY:Statues\, Boulders\, and Monoliths:  The World War One Memorials of Connecticut Illustrated Talk by Richard Donohue
DESCRIPTION:As the First World War ended\, American communities such as Wilton hurried to memorialize the great efforts of their sons and daughters. Changes in cultural and civic ideals since the American Civil War led to extensive public discourse about what memorials should and should not be. Government leaders\, artists\, historians\, and the monument industry itself promoted ideas from simple tablets to monoliths rivaling those of Egypt and Rome. Memorials throughout Connecticut exemplify this entire range of monumental styles. \nHistorian Richard Donohue will be presenting an illustrated talk on the World War I Monuments of Connecticut at the Wilton Historical Society. He will share stories of their design\, placement\, and the people memorialized on them. Special attention will be given to the many in Wilton. This illustrated program lasts for approximately one hour\, with questions\, and includes images of memorials throughout the 169 towns of Connecticut\, accompanied by musical recordings of the period. A light lunch is included. \nThis program is presented as part of the exhibition\, “Bullets\, Bonds and Butter:  Wilton Responds to War\,” which will be on display in the Burt Barn Gallery from March 15-May 11\, 2019. \nDonohue is the town historian of his hometown of Cromwell\, CT. His original research has formed the basis of museum exhibits\, travelling lectures\, and living history programs on topics ranging from 18th-century slavery to Civil War-era subscription balls to early 20th-century marine engines. As president and program director of the Cromwell Historical Society for nearly 15 years and a teacher in both public and private schools for 25 years\, he strives to enhance his town’s interest and participation in local and national history. In addition to his work with history\, Donohue is a tenor soloist specializing in Middle English carols\, Bach arias\, and German Lieder and is the director of the 1876 Singing Society at Mystic Seaport. \nWilton Historical Society members attend for free; the cost for non-members is $10 per person. Please register for World War I Memorials of Connecticut via email or by calling 203.762.7257.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/statues-boulders-and-monoliths-the-world-war-one-memorials-of-connecticut-illustrated-talk-by-richard-donohue/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:discussion,Historic,Lecture,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T120000
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SUMMARY:Weir Farm National Historic Site–Prospective Volunteer Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, April 13 for a fun opportunity to learn how to get involved at your local national park through the Volunteers-In-Parks program! Volunteers needed to greet visitors in historic artist studio\, work in historic gardens\, or help visitors create their own artwork to take home. \nHours are flexible and enrichment programs are provided. Stop by for some light refreshments\, a tour of the house and studios before they open for the season\, and learn more about how you can become part of this amazing organization! \nAges 13 and up are welcome to volunteer. Hope to see you there! Can’t make it to the open house? Call Carly at 203.834.1896\, ext. 12.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/weir-farm-national-historic-site-prospective-volunteer-open-house/
LOCATION:Weir Farm NHS\, 735 NOD HILL RD\, WILTON\, CT\, 06897-1309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Free,Historic,Not for profit,Open House,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T123000
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SUMMARY:Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids at the Wilton Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:The 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. This month’s workshop is on puddings and cakes. \nIn the 1796 book American Cookery: Or the Art of Dressing Viands\, Fish\, Poultry and Vegetables\, and the Best Modes of Making Pastes\, Puffs\, Pies\, tarts\, Puddings\, Custards and Preserves\, and all kinds of Cakes\, from the Imperial Plumb to Plain Cake\, by Amelia Simmons\, no fewer than 36 “reciepts” for puddings are included\, as well as 37 for cakes! \nBut not all puddings are sweet\, nor are they all made for dessert\, as we generally think today. Wilton Historical Society museum educator Laurie Walker will be discussing puddings and cakes at this workshop. Potato Pudding\, Sunderland Pudding\, Rice Pudding – the common ingredient in all of these is milk. Cakes\, on the other hand\, can be anything from a large yeast cake (like Election Cake) to a small cake (like Shrewsbury Cake)\, which we would more commonly call a cookie today. The kids will make a bread pudding and some honey cakes with updated recipes from the ones originally published in 1796. \nAll 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\, gingerbread cakes\, maple syrup tart and Johnny cakes. \nThe workshop is suggested for ages 6-12. \nThe cost to attend for members is $10/child; non-members are $15/child. Space is limited—please register by email or calling 203.762.7257. \n 
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/colonial-cookery-and-customs-for-kids-at-the-wilton-historical-society-2/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Cooking Demonstration,Create!,Food,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T123000
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SUMMARY:Pockets\, Aprons\, and Sewing Workshop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:In the well-known nursery rhyme “Lucy Locket lost her pocket. . .\,” have you ever wondered how a pocket could be lost? Learn all about this essential item of dress for 18th and 19th century girls at a workshop for kids. According to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London\, “From the 17th century to the late 19th century\, most women had at least one pair of pockets\, which served a similar purpose as a handbag does today. They were usually worn underneath their petticoats . . . Many pockets were handmade and they were often given as gifts. Some were made to match a petticoat or waistcoat. Some were made over from old clothes or textiles. Pockets could also be bought ‘readymade’.” \nWilton Historical Society museum educator Laurie Walker will talk about how pockets were used and worn\, and show the kids how to cut out a pocket from colorful material and sew it onto an apron. A fully functional\, washable apron with a “custom” pocket is the result. Kids will help make their snack\, freshly baked sugar cookies with “pockets” of jam. \nThe workshop is suggested for children ages 6-12. \nThe cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10 per child\, with a maximum of $25 per family; non-members’ cost is $15 per child\, with a maximum of $35 per family. Please register via email or by calling 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \nEighteen Maxims of Neatness and Order\, written by Theresa Tidy in 1819\, lists the essentials for a pocket:  “It is also expedient to carry about you a purse\, a thimble\, a pincushion\, a pencil\, a knife and a pair of scissors\, which will not only be an inexpressible source of comfort and independence\, by removing the necessity of borrowing\, but will secure the privilege of not lending these indispensable articles.” \nHowever\, many pockets were stolen–in the 18th and 19th centuries\, thieves known as ‘pickpockets’ removed men’s wallets and cut the strings of women’s pockets.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/pockets-aprons-and-sewing-workshop-for-kids/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Create!,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T123000
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SUMMARY:Mother’s Day Herb Planter Workshop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Learning about herbs and woodworking with the Wilton Historical Society. \nThe Society’s 1750 Colonial Herb Garden is greening up\, and the scents of various culinary and medicinal plants tickle the nose. Time for a program for kids to learn about herbs and woodworking in a hands-on way! After some time in the garden\, the kids will embark on a woodworking project with museum educator Laurie Walker:  constructing a simple wooden box\, painting it\, and tucking in three pots of herbs–perfectly timed for Mother’s Day gifting. Children will help make their snack\, a savory parmesan shortbread flavored with herbs. \nThe workshop is suggested for children ages 6-12. \nThe cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10 per child\, with a maximum of $25 per family; non-members’ cost is $15 per child\, with a maximum of $35 per family. Please register via email or by calling 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \nThe Colonial herb garden at the Wilton Historical Society’s Betts House\, splashed with color and fragrant with lavender and thyme\, is sight to behold in the spring and summer. The garden\, divided into sections for dyeing\, potpourri\, culinary\, and medicinal herbs\, is looking refreshed after a recent update to make it historically accurate to the year 1750. \nSome of the interesting plants that can be seen in the garden include Penny Royal (Mentha pulegium) a mint flavoring for soup; Rue (Ruta graveolens) for joint stiffness; Skirret (Sium sisarum) a flavoring for stews; and Wrinkled Rose (Rosa rugosa ‘rubra’) which provides Vitamin C to prevent scurvy. \nThe Wilton Historical Society welcomes any and all volunteers who would like to be part of the effort to maintain and sustain the Colonial herb garden. Please contact the Society at 203.762.7657 to become involved.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/mothers-day-herb-planter-workshop-for-kids/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Create!,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T123000
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SUMMARY:Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids at the Wilton Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:This Month:  Quick Preserving–From Jam to Pickles \nIn Colonial times\, surviving cold winter months with limited options for fresh food was a challenge–both for health and for the taste buds. Colonists employed a variety of effective food preservation techniques\, many of them dating back to ancient times\, from cold storage to preparations which included salting\, smoking\, potting\, drying\, pickling and preserving. \nAt this Wilton Historical Society Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids workshop\, museum educator Laurie Walker will be discussing how the magic of acid (vinegar) and sweet (sugar) can extend the life of fresh fruits and vegetables. The kids will make “quick” dill pickles and strawberry jam–fun! \nThe Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids workshop 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\, gingerbread cakes\, maple syrup tart and Johnny cakes. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. The cost for members is $10 and non-members is $15. Space is limited—please register by email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know?  However you enjoy your pickle\, perhaps it was Thomas Jefferson that summarized it best:  “On a hot day in Virginia\, I know nothing more comforting than a fine spiced pickle\, brought up trout-like from the sparkling depths of the aromatic jar below the stairs of Aunt Sally’s cellar.”
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/colonial-cookery-and-customs-for-kids-at-the-wilton-historical-society-3/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Cooking Demonstration,Food,Historic,Kids,Tasting,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T200000
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SUMMARY:Objects of Desire:  Style for the Garden & Home
DESCRIPTION:The spotlight is on amazing objects . . . .Objects with stories to tell \nA spectacular new show returns to the Wilton Historical Society! Objects of Desire: Style for the Garden and Home brings a carefully edited\, eclectic mix of outstanding pieces for the garden and home to a two-day show. With offerings ranging from mid-century to contemporary to vintage and antique\, Objects of Desire features a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind garden accents\, fine furniture\, accessories\, found objects and art\, beautifully presented on the verdant grounds of the Wilton Historical Society by 20-plus top dealers. From armillaries to urns\, sconces to sculpture and everything in between\, the selection will be quite extraordinary. A single piece can change the conversation and ambiance of your room. June 1 and 2\, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; admission is $10. \nThis is an entirely different kind of show – the spotlight is on amazing objects\, carefully selected by the top-notch dealers who will be presenting their pieces. These are one-of-a-kind pieces that can transform the garden and home\, giving distinct style and visual pop. Dealers this year include A Bird in the Hand; Marty Anderson; Carlson & Stevenson; David Bell Antiques; Denise DeLaurentis Fine Antique Prints; Find Weatherly; Garden Stone Art and Antiques; Jewett-Berdan; Donna Kmetz; Jane Langol; Mad River; Newsom and Berdan; Nula Thanhauser; Earl Vandekar of Knightsbridge; Village Braider; Willow Springs Perennial; Withington and Company and more. \nThose who wish to shop the show for early buying have two possibilities: \n\nThe VIP Reception on Friday\, May 31 from 5-6 p.m. offers an exclusive event hosted by well-known interior designer Phillip Thomas and his fabulous Design Committee. Attendees can get a glass of bubbly\, extra early access to shop the show\, mingle with the area’s most talented tastemakers\, and gain in-depth information from knowledgeable dealers. $250 per person (includes Preview Party ticket)\nThe Preview Party\, from 6-8 p.m.\, features delectable hors d’oeuvre by Barcelona\, great wines provided by Donelan Family Wines\, and an opportunity to get an early look at the great objects available from the dealers. $125 per person\n\nThe Design Committee includes:  Prudence Bailey\, Stacey Bewkes\, Sarah Blank\, Michael Boodro\, Suzanne Cassano\, Brooke Crew\, Silvia Erskine\, Carey Karlan\, Elaine Kirby\, Richard Lambertson\, Angela Lowey\, Cynthia James Matrullo\, Carolyn James McDonough\,\,Cindy Rinfret\, Carmiña Roth\, Chris Roughan\, Susanna Salk\, Jane Schapiro\, Barbara Schmidt\, and Amy Slimak Whittle. \nProceeds benefit the Wilton Historical Society. CTC&G is exclusive media sponsor of the event.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/objects-of-desire-style-for-the-garden-home/2019-05-31/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Arts,Fundraiser,Historic,Not for profit,Sale
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