How did colonial children spend their free time? In a time before video games, smartphones, and modern technology, kids played a variety of games that are still fun and entertaining […]
Be a part of New England’s rich textiles history and learn how to weave on a small loom at the Wilton Historical Society. Participants will be weaving their very own unique and beautiful scarf or table runner. Instructor Ellen Goldman is an experienced weaver, textile enthusiast, and active member of the Handweavers’ Guild of Connecticut. […]
Be a part of New England’s rich textiles history and learn how to weave on a small loom at the Wilton Historical Society. Participants will be weaving their very own […]
Be a part of New England’s rich textiles history and learn how to weave on a small loom at the Wilton Historical Society. Participants will be weaving their very own […]
Food has long carried political meaning, and its significance in revolutionary America is no exception. Join art and culinary historian Nancy Siegel for a lecture and historic food tasting which investigates a distinct genre of culinary-inspired satirical prints produced by artists sympathetic to the plight of American colonists. Imagine King George III placing a fleet […]
Connecticut played an outsized role in winning U.S. independence from the British Empire. Prominent historical figures contributed to the formation of the new country, while Connecticut earned the nickname “the provision state” because of its supplies of food and ammunition to the Continental Army. Military actions in Danbury, Ridgefield, Saugatuck, Groton, New London, New Haven, […]
Be a part of New England’s rich textiles history and learn how to weave on a small loom at the Wilton Historical Society. Participants will be weaving their very own unique and beautiful scarf or table runner. Instructor Ellen Goldman is an experienced weaver, textile enthusiast, and active member of the Handweavers’ Guild of Connecticut. […]
Be a part of New England’s rich textiles history and learn how to weave on a small loom at the Wilton Historical Society. Participants will be weaving their very own unique and beautiful scarf or table runner. Instructor Ellen Goldman is an experienced weaver, textile enthusiast, and active member of the Handweavers’ Guild of Connecticut. […]
Wilton Go Green and the Wilton Kiwanis Club are co-hosting a Community Shred Day at the Wilton Historical Society on Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (or until the truck is full). Residents can bring up to 5 boxes of paper. A secure shred truck will be on site for the event. Attendees […]
Be a part of New England’s rich textiles history and learn how to weave on a small loom at the Wilton Historical Society. Participants will be weaving their very own unique and beautiful scarf or table runner. Instructor Ellen Goldman is an experienced weaver, textile enthusiast, and active member of the Handweavers’ Guild of Connecticut. […]
