On Thursday, July 1 from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm the Wilton Historical Society Museum Complex will be buzzing with a fun event perfect for kids, families, and new residents. The “Fire and Ice” Ice Cream Social is a great way to get into the Fourth of July spirit. Docents in Colonial attire will demonstrate all […]
In April 1777, war came to Wilton. After burning part of Danbury and destroying Continental Army supplies, British troops under General William Tryon marched through Wilton on their way back to Westport and their fleet. With a sudden alarm sent throughout Connecticut warning of a British invasion, many hastily assembled soldiers fought to repel the […]
The Wilton Farmers’ Market will kick off its 2021 season at the Wilton Historical Society on Wednesday, June 2! Presented by Fairfield County Bank and hosted by the Wilton Historical Society, the market will take place every Wednesday from 12-5 p.m., June 2 through Oct. 27. The market is comprised of local farmers and artisans […]
The Wilton Farmers’ Market will kick off its 2021 season at the Wilton Historical Society on Wednesday, June 2! Presented by Fairfield County Bank and hosted by the Wilton Historical Society, the market will take place every Wednesday from 12-5 p.m., June 2 through Oct. 27. The market is comprised of local farmers and artisans […]
The Wilton Farmers’ Market will kick off its 2021 season at the Wilton Historical Society on Wednesday, June 2! Presented by Fairfield County Bank and hosted by the Wilton Historical Society, the market will take place every Wednesday from 12-5 p.m., June 2 through Oct. 27. The market is comprised of local farmers and artisans […]
The Wilton Farmers’ Market will kick off its 2021 season at the Wilton Historical Society on Wednesday, June 2! Presented by Fairfield County Bank and hosted by the Wilton Historical Society, the market will take place every Wednesday from 12-5 p.m., June 2 through Oct. 27. The market is comprised of local farmers and artisans […]
The Wilton Farmers’ Market will kick off its 2021 season at the Wilton Historical Society on Wednesday, June 2! Presented by Fairfield County Bank and hosted by the Wilton Historical Society, the market will take place every Wednesday from 12-5 p.m., June 2 through Oct. 27. The market is comprised of local farmers and artisans […]
May Day celebrates the onset of spring and dates back to Roman times as a festival of flowers. Maypoles were tied with colorful ribbons and children danced around them. Traditionally, people would make small baskets of flowers and treats and leave them as a surprise for neighbors or loved ones on their door. On Saturday, […]
The Wilton Garden Club is celebrating a very big birthday this year and everyone in town is invited to the Club’s first Daffodil Festival to take place on Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wilton Historical Society. According to Nancy Greeley, the Garden Club’s president, “We thought a daffodil festival […]
Join the Wilton Historical Society to learn the colorful and venerable craft of decorating eggs in the Ukrainian style, known as pysanky (their name is derived from the Ukrainian verb meaning to write). Expert egg decorator Susan Clark will lead the workshop for adults and children. This ancient craft uses symbols and motifs to create […]
