Office, Gift Shop & Museum:
Tu.-Fri. 10:00 - 4:00
Sat. 1:00 - 4:00
Sun. Dec. 4 -Jan. 16:
1:00 - 4:00
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President's Message
To our many members, friends and neighbors,
Happy New Year! Our Great Train Exhibit continues to provide a memorable experience for visitors of all ages. If you have not had a chance to stop by, you have just over 2 weeks. Please introduce yourself to one of our "trainmen" as they are a dedicated bunch! Perhaps you'll be bitten by their enthusiasm and become a trainmen or women yourself – we could use more volunteers!
Our 5th annual lecture series in collaboration with the Wilton Library Association is a highlight of the next couple of months. The series "The American Civil War – A Connecticut Focus" will focus on Connecticut's role. The individual lectures will be titled:
- Connecticut in the Civil War
- Connecticut Women in the Civil War
- Connecticut's African American Soldiers
- The Artist in the Civil War
New this year, we will introduce moderators for the question and answer period. Look for registration details in the next week or so. As in the past, registration will be done by the Library and you must register for each lecture separately. Thank you again to the Wilton Bank for being our lead sponsor for this series.
Since 1938, we have been dedicated to preserving the history and character of our town. Over the years our not-for-profit organization has achieved a great deal with a core of dedicated volunteers and the continued financial support of our members. We invite you to join us!
Did you know…
- We have preserved 17 historic buildings at Lambert Corners, Cannon Corners and at the Heritage Museum complex on Route 7.
- We have built a fine museum and collection, presented exciting exhibits that appeal to visitors from throughout New England and have significantly expanded our educational programs for both children and adults.
- And we have lots of fun! Our programs not only educate but entertain, our social events have a historical twist and it’s a great place to volunteer. For some it’s a home away from home!
- We are totally self-supporting and receive no local, state or federal funds.
Now we want to share our resources with the community. As our community changes so rapidly, we think it’s even more important that our residents understand and appreciate our town’s rich heritage.
And we need the financial support through memberships and donations of the broader community.
As Co-Presidents, we invite you to explore and enjoy our web site and then come to see for yourself – The Wilton Historical Society and Heritage Museum, Wilton’s hidden treasure!
Greg Chann
Tierney O'Hearn
Co-Presidents
