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 […]
Step back into the past, enjoy great food and drink, and support your local community. On Saturday, March 2, from 6-9 p.m., the Wilton Historical Society invites guests to experience its beautiful and unique historic spaces while eating and drinking through different time periods. For this brand new event, the Society partners with Marcia Selden […]
Where did the Internet, Stealth, GPS, and Covid mRNA vaccines come from? The Role of DARPA in Fostering Disruptive Technologies — William Bonvillian, MIT In the 17th year of Wilton Library and Wilton Historical Society's collaboration, the scholarly lecture series focuses on the theme of Innovation, Disruption, Revolution: The Impact of Technological Advancement. In this lecture, […]
A traditional holiday dish in English speaking countries across the globe, the mince pie is a sweet pie typically filled with fruit and spices. The recipe originated as early as the 13th century, and was served by kings and commoners alike. Ingredients have varied over time, influenced by Britain's trade partners throughout history. On Saturday, […]
Model trains, holiday cheer, and family fun returns with one of Wilton’s favorite winter traditions, the Great Trains Holiday Show! Explore the Wilton Historical Society’s 18th and 19th century historic buildings – charmingly decorated for the holiday season – to find multiple layouts of model trains that wind their way through miniature snowy landscapes, vibrant […]
Originally known as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War I, Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on November 11 for honoring military veterans of the United States. A Congressional Act approved on May 13, 1938, made November 11 a legal holiday dedicated to America’s veterans for their […]
On Saturday, November 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Wilton Historical Society will hold its very own Preparing for Winter Jelly-Making Workshop. Museum Educator Catherine Lipper will talk about various methods of preserving fruit, and lead the group in making a mouth-watering batch of apple jelly! Suggested for ages 6-10. Members: $10 per […]
Join the Wilton Historical Society and the Wilton Congregational Church on Sunday, October 22 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. to explore the town’s oldest extant burial ground, Sharp Hill Cemetery. Established in 1738, the cemetery was active up to the 1880’s. It serves as the final resting place of many notable Wilton residents, including […]
The scarecrow is a popular symbol of the fall alongside other farming images like pumpkins, apples, and the autumn harvest. Across the world, scarecrows are deeply connected to many cultures and are viewed as everything from fun decorative art, scary monsters, and divine all-knowing beings. On Saturday, October 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., […]
American Sign Language (ASL) is a Connecticut invention. Created by faculty and founders of the American School for the Deaf in Hartford during the early 19th century, it was inspired by several other sign languages developed in both Europe and America. Today, ASL is used by hundreds of thousands of people across the United States […]
