Former first selectman and Wilton historian Bob Russell will lead a walking tour of Hillside Cemetery on Saturday, June 30 at 11 a.m.. He will give a brief history of Hillside and discuss notable people buried there. The cemetery has been in existence for 200 years and has a rich history. A number of Revolutionary War […]
This special service is open to all faiths, everyone in the community is invited! Join us for an inspiring hour of music, prayer, and hope. Honor the memory of your loved ones. Music by Eugene Sirotkine. Meditation by Lydia Gajdel. Readings by local clergy, including Father Reggie, Rev. Shannon White, Dr. Golnar Raissi-Sadeghi, and Rev. […]
Hillside Cemetery is sponsoring a Flag Day celebration at James B. Whipple Post 86 in Wilton Center. There will be flags, popsicles and fun for all kids from ages 1 to 100!
Meet Wilton historian Bob Russell as he leads a tour of Hillside Cemetery. This hour-long, guided walk includes a brief history of the historic cemetery and the notable people buried there, including Revolutionary and Civil War veterans, plus familiar names such as Olmstead, Middlebrook and Comstock, dating back to the 1800s. The tour is co-sponsored by […]
The popular tour of Hillside Cemetery in Wilton returns, with new additions! On Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., spend an hour with historian Bob Russell, as he shares his extensive knowledge about the many remarkable citizens who have found their final resting place there. The hour-long guided walk includes a brief history of […]
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Hillside Cemetery has created a self-guided walking tour highlighting notable women of Wilton. With this new annual tradition, Hillside recognizes local women and their significant contributions to Wilton and beyond. You will meet a patriot, abolitionist, suffragette, community activist, Justice of the Peace, and journalist. On future tours, artists, writers, […]
Saturday, April 17, 2021, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., come "Get Colonial" with DAR! You may see DAR members around town in colonial dress handing out flags. Feel free to put on your colonial dress to support our revolutionary patriots! Wilton Garden Club will be celebrating Daffodil Festival and we have partnered with them, so you might […]
Monday, April 19, at 6:30 pm a Proclamation will be read by our First Selectwoman, Lynne Vanderslice. We will convene at Hillside Cemetery with the American Legion Post 86 for our Patriots’ Day Celebration. There will be opening remarks on the significance of Patriots’ Day; an Honor Guard from American Legion Post, James B. Whipple […]
The International Day of Peace is Tuesday, Sept. 21. All around the world communities are working towards peace. Help celebrate by decorating Peace rocks! Meet us at Hillside Cemetery, we will have rocks, paints and snacks. Paint a message or design and then place your peace rock at the Peace Pole. For more information contact […]
