Join Music on the Hill Holiday Handbells and Children’s Chorus for a festive singalong and jingle bell bracelet craft at the Wilton Historical Society. Perfect for all ages! Visitors will have two chances to attend, with one singalong from 2-2:30 p.m., with a repeat performance from 2:30-3 p.m. Free admission, with an inclement weather date […]
Join Music on the Hill Holiday Handbells and Children’s Chorus for a festive singalong and jingle bell bracelet craft at the Wilton Historical Society. Perfect for all ages! Visitors will have two chances to attend, with one singalong from 2-2:30 p.m., with a repeat performance from 2:30-3 p.m. Free admission, with an inclement weather date […]
All aboard for an enchanting evening! The Wilton Historical Society invites families to join us for Polar Express Night, a special event filled with holiday cheer and unforgettable experiences. On […]
The Great Trains Holiday Show returns to the Wilton Historical Society. The Grand Opening is Friday, Nov. 29 at 12 p.m., and the show runs through Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Model trains, holiday cheer, and family fun returns with one of Wilton’s favorite holiday traditions, the Great Trains Holiday Show! […]
Fall Family Fun! The 4th Annual Great Wilton Pumpkin Fest will return to the Wilton Historical Society on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 1-3 p.m. It’s fun for all ages with all things pumpkin! Enjoy a festive autumn atmosphere while joining knowledgeable docents in cooking pumpkin pancakes over an open hearth and blacksmithing in the forge, […]
By popular demand, the Wilton Historical Society is thrilled to announce the return of Colonial Tavern Night. Join us for an evening of great food, drinks, games, and trivia! Taverns and inns were an integral part of 18th-century Wilton, serving as restaurants, bars, rest stops for weary travelers and community centers. These businesses were so […]
The Wilton Historical Society thrillingly announces their upcoming Colonial Jobs Fair on September 7, 1-3 p.m. Learn about the jobs and chores of Wilton's historic laborers, and try out some of the town's eighteenth century colonists' and Indigenous residents' work. This event is a free open house event. Donations are appreciated! Find more information here.
In collaboration with the Wilton Garden Club and the Master Gardener Program in Lower Fairfield, the Wilton Historical Society hosts Sal Gilbertie of Gilbertie’s Organics for a lecture on Thursday, June 6 at 4:00 p.m. Gilbertie is the 3rd generation proprietor of Gilbertie’s Organics located in Westport and Easton. He has been at the forefront of organic […]
Join the Wilton Historical Society for an afternoon filled with delicious teas, delectable bites, gorgeous flowers and memories created with loved ones! The classic Afternoon Tea is a tradition born around 1840 when members of the British aristocracy felt the need to fill the long gap between the lunch and dinner menus. Consequently, afternoon tea […]
Paint, Sip and Enjoy! The Wilton Historical Society has added a second Spring Watercolor Paint & Sip Workshop on Thursday, May 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Workshop participants will create their own beautiful spring landscape paintings with helpful instruction from local artist Judy Wald while enjoying a glass of wine and delicious charcuterie. It’s […]
