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.
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 […]
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 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. […]
As they graciously do each year, the Wilton Memorial Day Parade Committee invites all Wilton families and guests to the Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, May 27, following the parade. The Memorial Service will begin with opening remarks from Parade Committee Chairman Jim Newton, followed by the National Anthem played by the WHS Band. If inclement weather forces cancellation of the […]
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 […]
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.
Memorial Day Service at Hillside Cemetery
The Drum Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has created a beautiful contemplative Never Forget Garden, at Hillside Cemetery (165 Ridgefield Rd.), as part of the national recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The effort is in reverent tribute to veterans, active military, first responders and their families, now and for […]
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 […]
