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, […]
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 […]
Join Wilton Congregational Church on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. to create a valentine to show your gratitude for the men and women who sacrificed for our country. Valentines will be delivered to the residents of Homes for the Brave and Female Soldiers, Forgotten Heroes in Bridgeport. Craft supplies will be available. For more information […]
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 […]
Spread some love this Valentine’s Day! 🌟 Join Wilton Congregational Church and Hillside Cemetery for a heartwarming crafting event where you can create special Valentines to show your gratitude to the brave men and women who served our country. 💌 All supplies will be provided — just bring your creativity and a big heart! ❤️ […]
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.
