Wilton Historical Society
224 Danbury Road
Wilton, CT 06897
203.762.7257
info@wiltonhistorical.org

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Sat. 1:00 - 4:00
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(except in Oct: 17, 31)
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Wilton Historical Society Calendar

In addition to tours of the Heritage Museum, the Wilton Historical Society offers many interesting activities during the year. After a quiet period over the summer, the Wilton Historical Society is hard at work planning for an interesting number of activities this fall. These will begin with the Exhibit "Wilton's Neighbor, Mark Twain". The exhibit will be enriched with several programs about the American literary icon.

Fall Exhibit: "Wilton's Neighbor, Mark Twain": Dates: September 1 until October 31st
Location: Wilton Historical Society
224 Danbury Road, Wilton
In this, the centennial year of Mark Twain’s death, The Wilton Historical Society is pleased to present our fall exhibit: “Wilton's Neighbor, Mark Twain,” which will be open from September 1 until October 31st. For this interesting and timely exhibit we are collaborating with, and are indebted to, the Mark Twain Library in Redding and the Mark Twain House in Hartford.
Mark Twain Exhibit Opening Reception: Date: September 12
Time: 1-5:30 PM
Location: Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road, Wilton
Admission: Members free, $10 for non-member families
Family fun, music and more at opening reception for new exhibit
Youngsters can step into the pages of a cherished childhood book as they transform into Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher and Huckleberry Finn, 1-3 PM. For the adults, a wine and cheese reception in the exhibit gallery begins at 3:30 p.m. The days activities will be accompanied by family friendly music from the ZuZazz String Orkestra, performing a variety of jazz, swing, blues and tin Pan Alley tunes.
Norwalk and Mark Twain
Some Interesting Connections Between the City of Norwalk & Mark Twain: Date: Sunday, September 26
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road, Wilton
Admission: Members & children free, non-member adults $5.00

The hour-long slide presentation describes two friendships developed by Mark Twain with Norwalk residents: Frederick Dimon, a shipping merchant, and Edward Keeler Lockwood, a leader in the mercantile industry, as well as a dramatic theft of valuables from Mark Twain’s Redding home during his residency.
Mark Twain in Hartford, 1871-1891: Date: Sunday, October 17
Time: Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road, Wilton
Admission: Members & children free, non-member adults $5.00

Through this lecture provided by Craig Hotchkiss, Education Program Director of The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, Connect, audiences explore how a ‘Missouri ruffian’ like Samuel Clemens who, as a consequence of his having resided in Connecticut’s capital city for twenty years, was transformed into the ‘Hartford luminary’ known as ‘Mark Twain.’
Performance: Walking Twain, a Celebration of the life of Mark Twain, 1835-1910: Date: Sunday, October 31
Time: Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road, Wilton
Admission: Members & children free, non-member adults $5.00

Focusing on the final two years of Mark Twain’s life, this program provides dramatic readings about his move to Redding, the tragic Christmas when his youngest daughter, Jean, with whom he had only recently reunited, dies suddenly on Christmas Eve. Also included are his failing health and his death, tributes by his friends after his death, and a selection of musical interludes.
25th Annual Craft Show: Dates: Saturday & Sunday, November 13, 14
Location: Wilton High School Field House Come join the celebration as we commemorate our Silver Anniversary presenting fresh and exciting works by America's finest artisans.
The Great Trains Will Return: Dates: December 4, 2010 to January 16, 2011. The ever popular model train exhibit will be back again during the holidays.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens: Date: Sunday, December 12. 2010 Following the fun-filled April performances of "Jack and the Beanstalk", the No Strings Marionette Company returns, to perform the Charles Dickens’ classic, “ A Christmas Carol.” Times and location will be announced later.
Silhouettes: Date: December 18, 2010, 1-4 PM
Location: Wilton Historical society, 224 Danbury Road, Wilton Deborah O’Connor works her magic with scissors and paper to create the perfect Christmas gift.