Working for the Revolution: Patriot Women’s Lives During the War
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 […]
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Wilton Historical Society 224 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT
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Community Shred Day at The Wilton Historical Society
Wilton Historical Society 224 Danbury Road, Wilton, CTWilton 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 […]
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The Importance of Connecticut to the Revolution with Mike Allen
Wilton Historical Society 224 Danbury Road, Wilton, CTConnecticut 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 […]
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Feeding the Body Politic: Culinary Satire and the Print Market in an Age of Revolution Lecture and Food Tasting at The Wilton Historical Society
Wilton Historical Society 224 Danbury Road, Wilton, CTFood 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 […]
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Weaving Workshop for Adults at the Wilton Historical Society
Wilton Historical Society 224 Danbury Road, Wilton, CTBe 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. […]
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Weaving Workshop for Adults at the Wilton Historical Society
Wilton Historical Society 224 Danbury Road, Wilton, CTBe 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. […]
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Weaving Workshop for Adults at the Wilton Historical Society
Wilton Historical Society 224 Danbury Road, Wilton, CTBe 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. […]
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Colonial Games Program for Kids at The Wilton Historical Society
Wilton Historical Society 224 Danbury Road, Wilton, CTHow 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 today! Join the Wilton Historical Society on Saturday, Apr. 4, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., to learn about games like 9 Men’s Morris, Cup and […]
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Weaving Workshop for Adults at the Wilton Historical Society
Wilton Historical Society 224 Danbury Road, Wilton, CTBe 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. […]
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Book Talk: The Battle of Ridgefield, by Keith Marshall Jones III
Wilton Historical Society 224 Danbury Road, Wilton, CTJoin the Wilton Historical Society on Saturday, Mar. 28, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. for a talk by historian and author Keith Marshall Jones III, featuring his book The Battle of Ridgefield. Discover the largest battle in inland Connecticut during the Revolutionary War through a lively discussion that brings local history to life. The book […]
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