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
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
The archaeological evidence behind New England’s historic vampire folklore will be explored in a virtual presentation by Dr. Nicholas F. Bellantoni, Connecticut state archaeologist emeritus. The program examines cases from the late 18th and 19th centuries when corpses were exhumed and altered in attempts to stop the spread of consumption, the historical term for pulmonary ... 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
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
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
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
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
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
Local Revolutionary War history comes into focus during a book talk on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 2 pm to 3 pm at the Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897. Historian and author Keith Marshall Jones III will discuss his book The Battle of Ridgefield, which explores the largest inland battle fought ... Read more
