In the 13th year of the collaboration between Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society, the scholarly lecture series will focus on the theme of “Jazzed Up: The History of Jazz in America." In this lecture, "Seriously Stachmo: The Importance of Louis Armstrong, The Early Years," Chris Coulter will explore Louis Armstrong’s early life and […]
In the 13th year of the collaboration between Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society, the scholarly lecture series focuses on the theme of “Jazzed Up: The History of Jazz in America.” In this lecture, Reggie Quinerly addresses the factors, influences and artistic offerings associated with the unique period in America’s history that was the […]
In the 14th year of the collaboration between Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society, this 5-part scholarly lecture series held virtually focuses on the theme of “Connecticut Creativity.” In this presentation, “The World of Maurice Sendak: A Virtual Tour of the Maurice Sendak House and Studio,” Lynn Caponera and Dr. Jonathan Weinberg discuss the […]
In the 14th year of the collaboration between Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society, this 5-part scholarly lecture series held virtually focuses on the theme of “Connecticut Creativity.” In this lecture, “The Greatest Showman – Fiction vs Fact! The REAL Story Behind the REEL Story,” Kathleen Maher will captivate guests with an engaging journey […]
In the 14th year of the collaboration between Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society, this 5-part scholarly lecture series held virtually focuses on the theme of “Connecticut Creativity.” In this final lecture of the series, Theatrical Innovation from Connecticut to London and Back Again, Emily Gifford explores William Gillette, a colorful Connecticuter whose contributions […]
“The bank is trying to kill me, but I will kill it!”: Nicholas Biddle’s War with Andrew Jackson – Professor Matthew Warshauer, Central Connecticut State University In the 15th year of collaboration between Wilton Library and Wilton Historical Society, this five-part scholarly lecture series held virtually on Zoom will focus on the theme of “Tycoons: […]
In the 15th year of collaboration between Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society, this five-part scholarly lecture series held virtually will focus on the theme of “Tycoons: Bane or Benefactors?” During this program, "J.P. Morgan: An American Aristocrat," author and investigative reporter Susan Berfield of Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg News will discuss J.P. Morgan, the most […]
