Wilton Historical Society

Two new exhibits are open at the Wilton Historical Society! Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. Visit the website to learn more.

Read about historian Julie Hughes, archivist in Wilton Library's Wilton History Room, and her award-winning project with the @WiltonHistSoc "Finding the Forgotten: The Enslaved of Wilton" #wiltonct conta.cc/40Ws2PA

Grade 7 readers continue to apply historical thinking to different time periods, guided by local historical artifacts. Thank you @WiltonHistSoc! Looking forward to seeing how these studies influence their thinking in their historical fiction book clubs! #wiltonwayct

Great day working with my students looking at primary sources from @WiltonHistSoc! Students got to look at what their local community looked like during different time periods. It was fun to help them with their abstract thinking! @middleweb @ncte #wiltonwayct

Gr 7 thinking about what people were thinking/talking about in the 1930’s and how it impacted the actions they took. Working with @WiltonHistSoc to better understand HF texts. #wiltonwayct

7 Reading Workshop students study local artifacts with local historian, Nick Foster, to draw conclusions about life in Wilton in the 1930’s #wiltonwayct @WiltonHistSoc

The 2023 History Lecture Series is here! Four unique speakers will offer individual lectures on various Sundays from 4-5:30. Locations vary and separate registration is required. Visit the link in our bio to learn more and to register!

Throughout the 19th century, turkey became a dish heavily associated Thanksgiving. November's #ObjectoftheMonth is this miniature toy turkey which dates to circa 1940. It is a small model of this holiday’s famed mascot before it is cooked and served in all its deliciousness.

The 2nd Annual Great Wilton Pumpkin Fest was a glorious afternoon of fall fun. Thank you for joining us and helping to make it such a special day. See you next year!

Wilton Historical is proud to announce that Nick Foster is its new director! In 2016, Foster began as the Associate Curator and Museum Administrator. He has been the Interim Director since spring 2022. As of October 1st, he officially assumed the role. Congratulations, Nick!

October’s #ObjectoftheMonth is a 19th century apple roasting oven. Apples would be placed on the top shelf and the drippings would fall into the tray below before pouring out the spout on the side. Visit the Society to learn more about this rare object!

There is still time to register for tomorrow's workshop honoring Indigenous People's Day. Participants will learn about the Siwanoy Indigenous Americans, followed by a wampum-inspired beading activity, and a basket-making craft. Click the link in our bio!

The next Weekend Workshop is this Saturday, September 24th at 11am. Participants will make their own illustrated stories using glossy hardcover books while discussing the rich and impactful lives of local children's book authors. Click the link in our bio for more!

The first Weekend Workshop is this Saturday, September 10th at 11am. WHS museum educator, Catherine Lipper, will lead participants through the decoration of their own paper dolls as they explore this toy's rich history. Click the link in our bio for more info and to register!

The #ObjectoftheMonth for September is this 1961 edition of Mark: The Community Magazine that explores what Wilton High 10th graders truly thought of their cafeteria food. Unfortunately, they found the meals to be less than desirable. Visit Wilton Historical to learn more!

Wilton’s Kenneth Lynch was an accomplished blacksmith who created some of the most memorable pieces of #metalwork in the Northeast—including the iron gates at St. Patrick’s Cathedral & the Chrysler Building's Art Deco doors. Learn more: ecs.page.link/Xdaa6 @WiltonHistSoc

This or that — wedding dresses edition! Which do you prefer?

Happy birthday, @kristinelilly ! We’re still taking great care of your 2007 @USWNT jersey!

Take a brief, virtual tour of the grounds of Wilton Historical Society!

Today is #InternationalArchivesDay, so here’s a peek at the Wilton Historical Society’s archive at the Wilton History Room! From photographs and diaries to newspaper microfilms and genealogy reports, the History Room preserves the history of the town.