Week of Events
Monday, October 12, 2026
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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October 14, 2026 -Iconoclasm in Wilton: The Revolutionary-era Statue of King George III at Wilton Historical Society
Iconoclasm in Wilton: The Revolutionary-era Statue of King George III at Wilton Historical Society
The dramatic story of a Revolutionary-era statue and its connection to Wilton takes center stage in a presentation by University of Delaware professor Wendy Bellion. The program explores the 1776 destruction of the equestrian statue of King George III in New York and Wilton’s role in what happened to its remains. On July 9, 1776, ... Read more
Thursday, October 15, 2026
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October 15, 2026 -The Enduring Legend of The Leatherman at Wilton Historical Society
The Enduring Legend of The Leatherman at Wilton Historical Society
The mysterious story of The Leatherman, one of Connecticut’s most enduring legendary figures, comes to life in a presentation by Connecticut storyteller and podcaster Mike Allen. During the late 1800s, The Leatherman reportedly traveled a 364-mile circuitous route through Connecticut and New York every 34 days, following a routine so consistent that residents could anticipate ... Read more
Friday, October 16, 2026
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Saturday, October 17, 2026
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October 17, 2026 -Great Wilton Pumpkin Fest at Wilton Historical Society
Great Wilton Pumpkin Fest at Wilton Historical Society
The 6th Annual Great Wilton Pumpkin Fest returns Saturday, October 17, from 1 to 3 pm at the Wilton Historical Society for an afternoon of autumn activities and pumpkin-themed fun for all ages. Visitors can watch docents demonstrate open-hearth cooking and blacksmithing, try fall-themed lawn games, and explore the museum campus with a pumpkin scavenger ... Read more
Sunday, October 18, 2026
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October 18, 2026 -Lambert Corners Walking Tour at Wilton Historical Society
Lambert Corners Walking Tour at Wilton Historical Society
Explore Wilton’s architectural and cultural history on a guided walking tour of Lambert Corner with Wilton Historical Society Director Nick Foster on Sunday, October 18, from 10:30 to 11:30 am. The hour-long tour visits the Society’s collection of preserved historic buildings, offering a look at how structures from a traditional New England rural community have ... Read more