A day of food, history, and community celebration will take place on May 31, 2026 from 11 am to 4 pm at Schenck’s Island, 202 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT 06897. Hosted by the Wilton Historical Society, the Food Truck Festival 2026 brings together a variety of local food trucks, live entertainment, immersive historical experiences, ... Read more
Women played important roles in the American Revolution, and their contributions will be explored during a presentation by professor emerita and publisher Kathy Hermes on Thursday, August 20, from 7 to 8 pm at the Wilton Historical Society. Using original sources including newspapers, court records, letters, and pension records, Dr. Hermes will examine how Indigenous, ... Read more
The sounds of the American Revolutionary Era will take center stage during a presentation by Christine Hauck on Wednesday, September 2, from 7 to 8 pm at the Wilton Historical Society. As the nation commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution, Hauck will explore the music that residents of Wilton may have heard in ... Read more
The experiences and historical significance of Black Americans during the American Revolution will be explored during a virtual presentation on Thursday, September 10, from 7 to 8 pm. The presentation will examine how Black Patriots and other people of African descent from the Revolutionary era are remembered and memorialized. With an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 ... Read more
Wilton’s history of innovation extends from early cottage industries to some of the world’s most advanced technologies. On Thursday, September 24, from 6 pm to 7 pm, the Wilton Historical Society will host a panel discussion exploring the industries, inventions, entrepreneurs, and technological developments that have shaped the community. The discussion will follow the stories ... Read more
Discover the history of Wilton’s Lambert Corner during a guided walking tour led by Wilton Historical Society Director Nick Foster on Saturday, September 27, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. The hour-long tour explores the Historical Society’s preserved buildings at Lambert Corner, a site that comprises Wilton’s Historic District #1. The tour includes Lambert House, ... Read more
Minks to Sinks, a longtime Wilton tag sale benefiting Family & Children’s Agency, returns Saturday, October 3 through Monday, October 5 at 395 Danbury Road. Shoppers can browse thousands of items, including clothing, housewares, toys, furniture, and more, while supporting programs serving children, families, adults, and seniors throughout Fairfield County. The sale has been a ... Read more
Step back into 18th-century Wilton for an evening inspired by the town’s historic taverns and inns. Colonial Tavern Night returns to the Wilton Historical Society on Saturday, October 3, from 6 pm to 8:30 pm, transforming the museum into a one-night-only tavern experience. Taverns played an important role in colonial communities, serving as places to ... Read more
Minks to Sinks, a longtime Wilton tag sale benefiting Family & Children’s Agency, returns Saturday, October 3 through Monday, October 5 at 395 Danbury Road. Shoppers can browse thousands of items, including clothing, housewares, toys, furniture, and more, while supporting programs serving children, families, adults, and seniors throughout Fairfield County. The sale has been a ... Read more
Minks to Sinks, a longtime Wilton tag sale benefiting Family & Children’s Agency, returns Saturday, October 3 through Monday, October 5 at 395 Danbury Road. Shoppers can browse thousands of items, including clothing, housewares, toys, furniture, and more, while supporting programs serving children, families, adults, and seniors throughout Fairfield County. The sale has been a ... Read more
