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Hillside Walking Tour with Bob Russell

  • Hillside Cemetery 165 Ridgefield Road Wilton, CT, 06897 United States (map)

Meet Wilton historian Bob Russell’s tour at the flagpole. 

The popular tour returns! Spend an hour with historian Bob Russell, as he shares his extensive knowledge about the many remarkable citizens who have found their final resting place there.  The hour-long guided walk includes a brief history of the historic cemetery and the notable people buried there, including Revolutionary and Civil War veterans plus familiar names such as Olmstead, Middlebrook and Comstock, dating back to the 1800’s. Mr. Russell has added new stops on his tour, which will detail information about the Gregory and Marvin families.

Earlier Event: April 19
Patriots' Day Celebration
Later Event: May 31
Wilton Memorial Day Ceremony