Presented by the Wilton Historical Society and Hillside Cemetery What do they have in common? A vaudeville, film and Broadway actress; an abolitionist; a suffragist; a 37-year president of Mt. Holyoke; Wilton’s first female elected official; a beloved educator; a community activist; and an internationally known journalist: each was interesting and inspirational — and lived in […]
The Wilton Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 29 at 10:00 a.m. Memorial Day activities start with the Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by the Wilton Kiwanis Club, and held at the Wilton Congregational Church. The events end with the Memorial Service at Hillside Cemetery. This year’s keynote speaker will be Vietnam Veteran Jim Kohler, and the parade Grand Marshal will be Bayden “Bud” […]
Memorial Day Service at Hillside Cemetery
Did you know that Hillside Cemetery is the final resting place for some of the most remarkable women of Wilton? This year the cemetery celebrates Artists, Authors, and Entrepreneurs. Enjoy this scannable brochure highlighting notable women of Wilton. Schedule a walking tour at Hillside by contacting Pam Brown or calling 203.762.5591.
Celebrate Patriots' Day with Hillside Cemetery. Wilton actually played an important role during the Revolutionary War. A surprisingly large number of over 300 men from Wilton served in military units under Captain Samuel Comstock and Major General Israel Putnam. Meet at the Never Forget Garden at Hillside to commemorate Patriots’ Day! There will be remarks […]
Join us at Hillside Cemetery on Tuesday, Apr. 22, at 5:30 p.m. for a special Patriots’ Day event honoring Wilton’s role in the War of 1812. We’ll visit the graves of several Wilton patriots and reflect on how our town contributed — both in service and in spirit — to this chapter of American history. […]
Patriot Day, observed each year on Sept. 11, is a national day of remembrance honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the terrorist attacks of 2001, as well as the countless first responders and service members who answered the call in the days, months and years that followed. In recognition of this solemn day, Hillside Cemetery […]
Join the Wilton SLOBs (Wilton's Service League of Boys) as they clean veteran markers and plant pollinators at Hillside Cemetery. Wilton SLOBs is a philanthropic club for sons and parents to initiate and promote educational and charitable endeavors that foster community responsibility and leadership, as well as strengthen the parent-son relationship. Sign up or donate […]
Join us for a guided walk through the historic grounds of Hillside Cemetery and Arboretum with arborist Chris Teter of Bartlett Tree Experts. Discover the beauty and stories behind our unique collection of trees. Come rain or shine — this walk is too good to miss! Sign up online.
Presented by Wilton Land Trust and Hillside Cemetery and Arboretum. Featuring Michael Carool and Lisa Bargmann from Rediscovering History. Join us this fall for a unique evening stroll through nature and history. Our Lantern Tour begins at dusk as we walk through the Wilton Land Trust’s beautiful Chestnut Meadow, guided by soft lantern light and the colors of autumn. The path will wind […]
