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Tu.-Fri. 10:00 - 4:00
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Sun. Dec. 4 -Jan. 16:
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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. The 2011/2012 program year is featured by many events and exhibits, highlighted by our annual model train exhibit, The Great Trains and our 5th annual lecture series,
presented jointly with the Wilton Library.
Please see our complete calendar of upcoming activities below. Click on the underlined headings to view additional information.
The American Civil War: A Connecticut Focus- In its fifth season, the scholarly series collaboration between the Wilton Library and Wilton Historical Society continues with The American Civil War Series, Part II: A Connecticut Focus. Starting Sunday, Jan. 29, the lecture series features prominent authors and historians discussing Connecticut's general role in the War Between the States as well as the role and impact of women, African-American soldiers and artists.
There is no charge for the series, though donations will be gratefully accepted. Books by the speakers will be available for sale and signing at two of the lectures. Reservations are highly recommended, as the series has been fully booked each year, and can be made online at http://www.wiltonlibrary.org/civilwar/ or by calling the library at 203-762-3950, ext. 213.
Connecticut in the Civil War: Sunday, Jan. 29
Guest Lecturer: Professor Matthew Warshauer of Central Connecticut State University
When: 4:00 to 5:30 PM
Where: Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury RoadConnecticut Women in the Civil War: Sunday, Feb. 26
Guest Lecturer: Dione Longley, former director of the Middlesex County Historical Society
When: 4:00 to 5:30 PM
Where: Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield RoadConnecticut's African-American Soldiers: Sunday, March 4
Guest Lecturer: Assistant Professor David Koch of Housatonic Community College
When: 4:00 to 5:30 PM
Where: Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury RoadThe Artist in the Civil War: Sunday, March 18
Guest Lecturer: Artist Don Troiani
When: 4:00 to 5:30 PM
Where: Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road
