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SUMMARY:August Summer Sings! with Music on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:Sing choral classics with Music on the Hill on Tuesdays in August. \nEach week\, a different work with a different conductor. No performance\, no worries; just show up and sing! \nSummer Sings are a relaxed way to revisit a familiar piece or to try something new. Come for one session or for all. Singers of all backgrounds\, including high school singers\, are welcome. \nFree\, with donations gratefully accepted. Scores and refreshments provided. \nFind each evening’s selection(s) on the website closer to the date. While there\, subscribe to the mailing list to receive email notices.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/august-summer-sings-with-music-on-the-hill-2/2018-08-07/
LOCATION:Wilton Presbyterian Church\, 48 New Canaan Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Free,Live Music,Not for profit,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Cat’s Cradle and other String Games Workshop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:According to Historical Folk Toys\, “String games such as Cat’s Cradle have been played around the world for thousands (if not millions) of years. It does not appear that this game has a particular origin; rather\, it was developed independently by many cultures around the same time . . . . It seems that string figures were familiar to most native inhabitants of East Asia\, Australia\, Africa\, the Arctic\, the Americas\, and the Pacific Islands. Some string games might even be from the Stone Age! Since actual “string” was not available in most of these regions\, people used native sources like sinew or leather\, twine made from bark\, Hibiscus tree fiber\, or even braided human hair. Most string games are played with one or two pairs of hands\, but some people have been known to use their toes\, knees\, elbows\, and mouth. They can create some fabulous string patterns!” \nFor this Wilton Historical Society children’s workshop\, museum educator Lola Chen will discuss string games\, and teach the kids how to play four classic string games:  Cup and Saucer\, The Witch’s Broom\, Cat’s Cradle\, and Jacob’s Ladder. \nThe children will help make their own snack\, cookies decorated with cinnamon sugar in lattice patterns. \nThe workshop is suggested for children ages 6-12. The cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10 per child\, with a maximum of $25 per family; non-members are $15 per child\, with a maximum of $35 per family. Please register via email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know? \nIf you become a serious string game enthusiast or are just a little more curious\, check out the International String Figure Association (ISFA)\, which was founded in 1978 by Hiroshi Noguchi\, a Japanese mathematician\, and Philip Noble\, an Anglican missionary\, stationed in Paupa\, New Guinea.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/cats-cradle-and-other-string-games-workshop-for-kids/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Class,Kids,Workshop
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SUMMARY:GOT PHOTOS? Photo Organizing Made Easy With Susan Morrow
DESCRIPTION:Who among us does not have a shoe box (or 5) of loose family photos? Multiple trays of slides? Phone full of photos? Inherited black and white photos in all kinds of formats from formal portraits to “brownie” snapshots? \nWouldn’t it be great if they could all get organized so you can find what you are looking for\, and easily share them? \nOn Saturday\, Sept. 15 from 2-3:30 p.m.\, the Wilton Historical Society will help you learn how to assess that photo mess and make a plan to back-up\, clean-up and share valued family photos with Susan Morrow\, who will be presenting “Got Photos? Photo Organizing Made Easy.” With your photo collection under control\, it is possible to create books of family history and slideshows for special celebrations. \nMorrow will discuss how to preserve print and digital photographs to prevent the unforeseen loss of these valued family treasures\, how to get organized and backed up for sharing photos with family members\, sharing organizing strategies\, digitizing best practices\, backup methods\, and resources. She is a treasure trove of information about how to go about reducing your print and digital photos to usable\, viewable quantities\, and on digitizing outdated media including film\, VHS\, videos\, slides\, audio and scanning of photographs. \nMorrow\, owner of SwickPix\, LLC has 31 years of professional photography and editing expertise\, and is certified by the Association of Professional Photo Organizers (APPO). \nThe is no cost to attend for Wilton Historical Society members\, non-Members are $10 per person. Please register via email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know?  September is “Save Your Photos Month”
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/got-photos-photo-organizing-made-easy-with-susan-morrow/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society's "Game of the Goose" Workshop for Kids
DESCRIPTION:The Game of the Goose is a historical board game that is still lots of good fun! \nAccording to Thomas L. McDonald’s State of Play\, “One of the most popular board games in Colonial America was The Royall & Pleasant Game of Y Goose.” Commonly known as ‘The Game of Goose\,’ it uses a custom board depicting a circular track divided into 63 spaces. Two or more people roll dice and move markers along the track in a race to the finish. If they hit a space illustrated with a goose\, they move the same number of spaces again. Landing on illustrations\, such as a bridge\, maze or well\, sends a player backwards to a certain space.” \nMuseum educator Lola Chen will discuss early board games\, explain how to play The Game of the Goose\, and lead the children in making their own board. \nThe Game of the Goose holds the distinction of being the first modern commercial board game. Invented in Italy as early as 1500\, Game of the Goose (Gioco dell’Oca) was given by Francesco de Medici (1574-1587) as a gift to King Phillip II of Spain. It has been in production ever since that time\, so one could argue that it is also the most successful commercial board game ever – and is quite similar to Candyland. “It first reached England on June 16\, 1597\, when the game was entered in the Register of the Stationer’s Hall in London as “the newe and most pleasant game of the Goose. . . “ Like other British amusements\, the game migrated to American during the Colonial period\, and was still very popular as the Colonies headed towards Revolution. By 1895\, the University of Pennsylvania listed 146 different editions in its collection\, some of them from China and Japan” says Thomas L. McDonald’s State of Play. \nThe kids will help make their own snack. \nSuggested for ages 6-12. Wilton Historical Society Members $10 per child\, maximum $25 per family; Non-members $15 per child\, maximum $35 per family. Please register via email or call 203.762.7257. \nDid You Know?\n“The Game of the Goose was also an early example of theming. Years before Spongebob Monopoly and Shrek Concentration\, there were versions of Goose based upon the news of the day\, such as the French Revolution\, the Dreyfus Affair\, political campaigns\, romantic entanglements of the upper classes\, and even World War I. . . . Parents adapted the game for children’s use as teaching tool. There were versions that illustrated various travels in order to teach geography\, virtues and vices\, the stages of life\, Aesop’s Fables\, and the entire plot of Don Quixote. Yes\, 300 years before Harry Potter Clue there was Don Quixote Goose. The various traps and bonuses could be tied to any kind of failure/advancement\, wrong/right theme.” – Thomas L. McDonald’s State of Play
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-societys-game-of-the-goose-workshop-for-kids/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Kids,Workshop
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SUMMARY:How to Talk So Kids Will Listen And Listen So Kids Will Talk
DESCRIPTION:**This session Pre K – Grade 2 parents only** \nWilton Public Schools is again running a six-week workshop called “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk.” The program\, developed by the authors of the book by the same name\, uses lessons\, role-play\, and practice to help parents develop more effective skills for communicating with their children. \nIn this workshop\, participants will learn how to: \n\nEngage your child’s willing cooperation\nDeal with your child’s negative feelings – frustration\, disappointment\, anger\nExpress your anger without being hurtful\nSet firm limits and still maintain goodwill\nUse alternatives to punishment that promote self-discipline\nEncourage positive relationships between your children\nResolve family conflicts peacefully\n\nThis enormously successful program was introduced last year with funding provided through a joint initiative of the Wilton Woman’s Club and Wilton Youth Council. Both participants and facilitators shared that not only did they learn valuable skills that benefited their families\, but they also developed supportive relationships with each other. \nThe “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk” workshop is scheduled to run three times this fall. It will be offered again in the spring\, at which time an evening option will be available. \nSession 1 – Tuesdays (Please note for Pre K – Grade 2 parents only)\nFacilitated by:  Jim Martin\, Elena White\nSept 25\nOct 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 \nRegistration is open for fall sessions. Please call Wilton Youth Services at 203.834.6241. \nIf you have questions about the workshop\, please email Kim Zemo.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/how-to-talk-so-kids-will-listen-and-listen-so-kids-will-talk/
LOCATION:Wilton Comstock Community Center\, 180 School Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Schools,Workshop
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SUMMARY:How to Talk So Kids Will Listen And Listen So Kids Will Talk
DESCRIPTION:Wilton Public Schools is again running a six-week workshop called “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk.” The program\, developed by the authors of the book by the same name\, uses lessons\, role-play\, and practice to help parents develop more effective skills for communicating with their children. \nIn this workshop\, participants will learn how to: \n\nEngage your child’s willing cooperation\nDeal with your child’s negative feelings – frustration\, disappointment\, anger\nExpress your anger without being hurtful\nSet firm limits and still maintain goodwill\nUse alternatives to punishment that promote self-discipline\nEncourage positive relationships between your children\nResolve family conflicts peacefully\n\nThis enormously successful program was introduced last year with funding provided through a joint initiative of the Wilton Woman’s Club and Wilton Youth Council. Both participants and facilitators shared that not only did they learn valuable skills that benefited their families\, but they also developed supportive relationships with each other. \nThe “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk” workshop is scheduled to run three times this fall. It will be offered again in the spring\, at which time an evening option will be available. \nSession 2 – Thursdays\nFacilitated by:  Nicole Mok\, Bonnie Schnitzler\nSept 27\nOct 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\nNov 1 \nRegistration is open for fall sessions. Please call Wilton Youth Services at 203.834.6241. \nIf you have questions about the workshop\, please email Kim Zemo.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/how-to-talk-so-kids-will-listen-and-listen-so-kids-will-talk-2/
LOCATION:Wilton Comstock Community Center\, 180 School Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Schools,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Free College Essay Workshop at Trackside
DESCRIPTION:Trackside Teen Center will be offering a free college essay workshop on Thursday\, Sept. 27 from 7-8 p.m.\, led by Carolyn Field\, an experienced college essay consultant. \nIn the workshop\, Field will review and provide insight into the 2018/2019 Common Application essay prompts and guidance on brainstorming for a compelling topic\, review pitfalls to avoid and share examples of effective essays written by former high school seniors. \nShe will also read workshop attendees’ essays and provide comments. \nThe Thursday\, Sept. 27 college essay workshop is free\, but space is limited so reservations are recommended and a suggested donation of $10 to benefit Trackside Teen Center of Wilton will be accepted. Although the workshop is intended for rising high school seniors\, parents are also welcome to attend. For more information or to reserve a space\, please call Mark Ketley at Trackside at 203.834.2888 or visit the Trackside website.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/free-college-essay-workshop-at-trackside/
LOCATION:Trackside Teen Center\, 15 Station Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Workshop
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SUMMARY:How to Talk So Kids Will Listen And Listen So Kids Will Talk
DESCRIPTION:Wilton Public Schools is again running a six-week workshop called “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk.” The program\, developed by the authors of the book by the same name\, uses lessons\, role-play\, and practice to help parents develop more effective skills for communicating with their children. \nIn this workshop\, participants will learn how to: \n\nEngage your child’s willing cooperation\nDeal with your child’s negative feelings – frustration\, disappointment\, anger\nExpress your anger without being hurtful\nSet firm limits and still maintain goodwill\nUse alternatives to punishment that promote self-discipline\nEncourage positive relationships between your children\nResolve family conflicts peacefully\n\nThis enormously successful program was introduced last year with funding provided through a joint initiative of the Wilton Woman’s Club and Wilton Youth Council. Both participants and facilitators shared that not only did they learn valuable skills that benefited their families\, but they also developed supportive relationships with each other. \nThe “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk” workshop is scheduled to run three times this fall. It will be offered again in the spring\, at which time an evening option will be available. \nSession 3 – Mondays\nFacilitated by:  Kim Zemo\, Kathy Weiss\nOct 15\, 22\, 29\nNov 5\, 12\, 19 \nRegistration is open for fall sessions. Please call Wilton Youth Services at 203.834.6241. \nIf you have questions about the workshop\, please email Kim Zemo.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/how-to-talk-so-kids-will-listen-and-listen-so-kids-will-talk-3/
LOCATION:Wilton Comstock Community Center\, 180 School Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Schools,Workshop
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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:Board of Education Community Budget Workshop
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for community members to meet with Board of Education members and school administrators to share opinions and thoughts about the 2019-20 school operating budget\, which is currently being developed.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/board-of-education-community-budget-workshop/
LOCATION:Wilton High School Library
CATEGORIES:Schools,Town/Government Meeting,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T123000
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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:20181201T110000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T190000
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SUMMARY:Floral Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Brenda Lamanna\, owner of Damselfly Designs at Village Market\, for a fun and informative hands on floral workshop. Brenda will guide you through the process as you create your own beautiful arrangement. \nBring a beverage of your choice\, nibbles and all materials will be provided. Cost is $85 per person. Call 203.762.7283 or visit Village Market Floral to sign up!
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/floral-design-workshop/
LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 69 RIdgefield Road\, Wilton
CATEGORIES:Class,Create!,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T120000
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SUMMARY:Finding Safe & Evidence-Based Health Information on the Internet
DESCRIPTION:The Wilton Family YMCA\, in partnership with the Western Connecticut Health Network\, provides valuable health information free of charge as a community service. This month’s topic:  getting safe health information from the Internet. \nWhen:  Thursday\, Dec. 13\, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.\nWhere:  Wilton Family YMCA conference room\, 404 Danbury Rd\, Wilton\nPresenter:  Mary Shah\, MLS\, AHIP\, Medical Librarian & Archivist\, Danbury Hospital \nTo register for this program\, please call 866.NHB.WELL (866.642.9355)
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/finding-safe-evidence-based-health-information-on-the-internet/
LOCATION:Wilton YMCA\, 404 Danbury Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:discussion,Free,Presentation,Workshop,YMCA
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190105T123000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T123000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T123000
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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
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-society-stitching-stamping-and-printers-devils-workshop-for-kids-making-a-stitch-book-and-stamp/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Create!,Historic,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T123000
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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: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: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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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
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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:20190309T110000
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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:20190316T110000
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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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SUMMARY:Ambler Farm's Home Garden Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you ever wish your garden would yield the same beautiful produce that Ambler Farm‘s own Farmer Jonathan Kirschner grows? It can! Now is the time to start planning for your home garden. Jonathan\, Ambler Farm’s director of agriculture\, is offering this workshop to guide you on your way to the most bountiful home garden. He will walk through the steps that he takes at Ambler Farm and how to adapt these processes to your own garden. Topics include: \n\nCrop Selection\nTiming\nSpacing\nBasic soil nutrition\nBasic garden design
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/ambler-farms-home-garden-workshop/
LOCATION:Ambler Farm\, 257 Hurlbutt Street\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T190000
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SUMMARY:The Pressure to be Perfect and Its Unintended Consequences
DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Alicia Farrell\, Ph.D. \nWe are raising our children in complicated times where performance is valued over character. In such a competitive world\, parents\, educators and leaders are unwittingly passing on to their children pressure to be perfect. In turn\, our children are feeling inadequate\, anxious\, overwhelmed\, stressed\, scared and tired. This talk is designed to address how we arrived at this place and what we can do about it. Here are some questions that will be answered: \n\nWhat does it mean to be perfect and what are the consequences of trying?\nHow do we balance embracing our children’s imperfections with the importance of working hard and doing your best?\nWhat are the benefits of failure and why is it critically important to our children’s development?\nWhat are healthy\, age-appropriate expectations and how do we communicate them without shame and fear?\nHow do boys and girls experience and respond to the pressure to achieve differently?\nWhat is the relationship between the pressure to be perfect and the nationwide increase of anxiety disorders\, addiction\, and suicide in children and adolescence?\n\nIt is time for change. Knowledge is key. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn! \nThis program is appropriate for parents with children of all ages. \n10-11:30 a.m. at Wilton Library (137 Old Ridgefield Road\, Wilton):  The presentation is free to attend\, but registration is recommended either online or by calling 203.762.6334. \n7-8:30 p.m. at Weston Library (56 Norfield Road\, Weston):  The presentation is free to attend\, but online registration is recommended. \nSponsored by:  Wilton Library\, Wilton Youth Council\, Wilton Youth Services\, Weston Youth Services\, and Weston Library.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/the-pressure-to-be-perfect-and-its-unintended-consequences-2/
LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 56 Norfield Road\, Weston\, CT\, 06883
CATEGORIES:Free,Parenting,Presentation,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T113000
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SUMMARY:Backyard Composting 101
DESCRIPTION:Woodcock Nature Center is hosting Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority (HRRA) for backyard composting 101! Come learn how easy it is to reduce your waste and promote a healthy environment. Here you will learn what type of bin is best for you\, how to set it up\, what does and does not go in\, managing your compost bin\, and using your compost. With many resources being offered for free\, and the opportunity to purchase your own compost bin at a discounted price\, this is an opportunity you cannot pass up! \nThis event is free but registration required.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/backyard-composting-101/
LOCATION:Woodcock Nature Center\, 56 Deer Run Rd\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:discussion,Free,Outdoor Event,Presentation,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T123000
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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
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