Wilton Historical Society
224 Danbury Road
Wilton, CT 06897
203.762.7257
info@wiltonhistorical.org
Tu. - Fri. 10:00 - 4:30
Sat. 1:00 - 4:00
2nd & 4th Sun.
(except in Oct: 17, 31)
1:00 - 4:00
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Introducing History to Wilton’s Children
For more than 30 years the Wilton Historical Society has been providing curriculum appropriate programs for Wilton Schools
Second Grade Programs
In the fall, children of Miller and Driscoll Schools visit the Wilton Town Hall to learn about Wilton today. They meet with the First Selectman, visit the Fire and Police Departments, see the big equipment at DPW and learn about town services. In December, at the museum, students explore childhood in the 18th century. They learn about children’s roles and chores, try on colonial clothing, and try their hands at stitching and spoke shaving, and they get to preview the train exhibit!
Fourth Grade Programs
Cider Mill students come to the Museum in May for an extended day program in which they experience many of the household tasks common in early Wilton. They learn about textile making, hearth cookery, candle making, wood working, blacksmithing and all the jobs that engaged adults and children before the industrial revolution. This is a collaboration with the Cider Mill PTA and with the assistance of many parent volunteers. A separate day will incorporate students from Our Lady of Fatima School and the Montessori School.
Junior Docent Program
The Junior Docent program will continue next spring with sixth and seventh graders from Middlebrook School coming to the museum after school for a six week long program in which they learn how to dip candles, punch tin, churn butter, weave and embroider so that they can teach younger children at the spring family open house. The docents active in 2008 will help with the quilt programs this fall and with Santa Day in December. Sign-ups for spring, 2009 are being taken now.
The History Game
Dan Kinley, a member of the Board of Trustees and the Wilton Militia, has a popular after school program for boys. Meeting on Tuesdays in the barn, they concentrate on an historical strategy game that teaches several different skills. In the past, they have played “Soldier King” which simulates historical conflicts, but helps players view real-world issues that nations confront when managing geo-political situations.
Scholarships
Each year, the Society gives two scholarships to Wilton High School seniors. One, in honor of Stewart Gregory, a former president of the society and son of a founding member, is given through the Wilton Student Financial Aid Committee. The other scholarship is awarded at the High School Awards Program to a senior who has shown an interest in history and community service.
