Enjoy great food, immersive experiences and community unity, all while supporting Wilton’s museum at the Wilton Historical Society’s Food Truck Festival. On Sunday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. come to Schenck’s Island and Chess Park to feast from a collection of the area’s finest food trucks, with all proceeds to benefit the […]
Join the Wilton Historical Society on Thursday, Jun. 4 at 7 p.m. for a presentation by professor emerita and publisher Kathy Hermes. The talk will explore how women contributed to the American Revolutionary effort politically, economically, intellectually and even militarily. Using original sources like newspapers, court records, letters and pension records, Hermes will show how […]
Join the Wilton Historical Society on Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m. for a presentation by Prof. Eric Zuelow exploring the history of travel and tourism in Wilton and as a global phenomenon. Tourism is far more than a pastime. It is an economic engine, a source of cultural propaganda, a pathway to self-improvement and […]
Step into the past and experience the birth of a community in The Petition of Faith (1726), an immersive walking theater experience through the historic grounds of Sharp Hill Cemetery on Saturday, June 20. Guided by a young girl named Faith, audiences journey back to a time when the residents of Wilton faced a difficult […]
Join Wilton Historical Society program facilitator Moira Craw as she provides five in-person sessions to help participants learn basic knitting skills and techniques, from casting stitches onto the needle to a variety of basic stitches — knitting and purling — and casting off the stitches. Participants will create four practice squares to enable them to […]
Kick off the summer season with an afternoon of history, hands-on activities, and family-friendly fun at the Wilton Historical Society’s Revolutionary War Open House! This special event invites visitors of all ages to explore the past through live demonstrations, interactive experiences, and a lively outdoor atmosphere. Throughout the afternoon, skilled demonstrators will bring traditional trades […]
Join the Wilton Historical Society on Thursday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. for a presentation by professor emerita and publisher Kathy Hermes. The talk will explore how women contributed to the American Revolutionary effort politically, economically, intellectually and even militarily. Using original sources like newspapers, court records, letters and pension records, Hermes will show how […]
This year we commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution! Join us at the Wilton Historical Society on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. for a presentation about music during the Revolution by Christine Hauck. Hauck is a visual arts educator, lecturer, multimedia artist and award-winning designer. Through her graffeast studio, she creates marketing, […]
The historical importance of the American War of Independence for Black Americans is unquestionable. The number of Black men who served in the military during this war is between 5,000 […]
Despite being a fairly small rural and suburban community for most of its history, Wilton has been home to several groundbreaking technological developments, pioneering entrepreneurs, and industrial giants. Join the Wilton Historical Society for a panel discussion from local historians and first hand experts in exploring the various industries, inventions and innovations that have come […]
