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Presented by Wilton Historical Society and Hillside Cemetery
What do they have in common? A vaudeville, film and Broadway actress; an abolitionist; a suffragist; a 37-year president of Mt. Holyoke; Wilton’s first female elected official; a beloved educator; a community activist; and an internationally known journalist – each was interesting and inspirational – and lived in Wilton. These eight special women, whose lives span 1793 – 2003, are being recognized as we celebrate Women’s History Month. Wilton Historical and Hillside Cemetery will present an illustrated Zoom talk entitled Women of Wilton, WOW! The program will be offered on Thursday, March 31 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Pam Brown, Executive Administrator of Hillside Cemetery and Catherine Lipper, Educator for Wilton Historical will acquaint attendees with biographical sketches of June Havoc, Polly Wakeman, Alice Merwin Eakland; Mary Emma Wooley; Hannah Chichester; Angeline Post; Gladys Marhoffer and Elizabeth Neuffer. The talk will recognize these local women and their significant contributions to Wilton and beyond. In addition, Pam Brown has created a self-guided walking tour of their final resting places at Hillside Cemetery, which is available on the Hillside website www.hillsidecemeterywilton.org. For more information please email Pam at pam@wiltoncongregational.org. June Havoc‘s ashes were scattered over her beloved Cannon Crossing.
