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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The History Room and Architectural Surveys
Wilton before subdivisions and second growth of trees. You can find this along with other historic photographs, ledgers, daybooks, maps, diaries, books and deeds in the History Room located at the Wilton Library
The History Room
Back in 1938, when the Wilton History Society was founded, the collection of historical documents, papers and photographs began to be accumulated. The Society met and kept the “archives” in the basement of the old Library. However, the flood of ’55 filled the basement with water and damaged some of the early material. Later the ephemera was moved to “Fitch” house, underused and unorganized. In 1981, a decision was reached to move the archives back to the Wilton Library and the music room became the Wilton History Room.
Wilton's Cemeteries Web Site
This is a web site that lists all of Wilton's Cemeteries with a search feature to find individual information. It is a very useful genealogical source for researchers. To reach this site, click here.
The Architectural Survey of Wilton
In 1989, the Historical Society hired a certified architectural historian to prepare a cultural resource study of historic or architecturally significant Wilton buildings. More that 300 homes were documented but 150 – 200 homes should be added to the important inventory. This work is used as a preservation tool as well as providing information for Planning & Zoning, and historical house research. Those whose houses were surveyed are eligible for the historic plaque seen on many houses around town. The Society would like to document additional 18th and 19th century houses, if funds can be raised to do so.
