The 3rd Annual Great Wilton Pumpkin Fest will take place on Saturday, October 14 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. It’s fun for all ages as with all things pumpkin! Play fall themed lawn games such as pumpkin bowling or pumpkin tic-tac-toe, or join costumed colonial docents as they cook over an open hearth, weave […]
On Saturday, October 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Wilton Historical Society will explore the exchange of goods that grew quickly after European colonization, and the impacts such trade had on the American Indigenous peoples whom were disrupted and displaced as a result. Museum Educator Catherine Lipper will use maps and props to […]
Join the Wilton Historical Society on Thursday, September 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a “Back to School” event you won’t want to miss! Gather your friends and family and test your knowledge of American history with our historical trivia and be “in it to win it”! With sweet treats, school supply goodies […]
The traditional Kiwanis Club Pumpkin Patch at the Wilton Historical Society starts with mums delivered Tuesday, Sept. 19 and fully on sale Wednesday, Sept. 20. Then on Saturday, Sept. 23, community friends, neighbors, and families sort out pumpkins and pick their favorites to bring home. A fun experience for all through October! Visit Monday-Friday 2:30-5:30 […]
The traditional Kiwanis Club Pumpkin Patch at the Wilton Historical Society starts with mums delivered Tuesday, Sept. 19 and fully on sale Wednesday, Sept. 20. Then on Saturday, Sept. 23, community friends, neighbors, and families sort out pumpkins and pick their favorites to bring home. A fun experience for all!
On Saturday, September 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Wilton Historical Society will hold its very own Elmer Boyd Smith and Country Landscapes in Watercolor workshop for kids. Participants will view "The Town Book: E. Boyd Smith’s 20th Century Wilton” exhibit in the main gallery before embarking on a “make your own watercolor” […]
Make Your Own History summer camp at Wilton Historical Society is an opportunity for kids to explore history and embrace their creativity. Through engaging, interactive, history-based activities, kids will learn firsthand about artistry, craftsmanship, and ingenuity. Make Your Own History is limited to 12 campers, with activities led by education professionals. This small group structure […]
Make Your Own History summer camp at Wilton Historical Society is an opportunity for kids to explore history and embrace their creativity. Through engaging, interactive, history-based activities, kids will learn firsthand about artistry, craftsmanship, and ingenuity. Make Your Own History is limited to 12 campers, with activities led by education professionals. This small group structure […]
On Saturday, June 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Wilton Historical Society will host a guided tour of its two new exhibitions – The Town Book: E. Boyd Smith’s 20th Century Wilton and Commitment to Community: The Lives of Francis Clerc and Francis Clerc Ogden. The tour, led by Wilton Historical Society Director […]
Wild blueberries have been consumed by Indigenous peoples of New England for thousands of years. Colonial settlers also harvested blueberries, as they were easily dried and stored for winter, incorporated into a wide variety of recipes, and used for medicinal purposes. Today, the tradition of eating blueberries both on their own and as an ingredient […]
