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
