Self-guided Walking Tour

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.  Please use this brochure and map for a self-guided walking tour of their final resting places at Hillside. For more information please email Pam at pam@wiltoncongregational.org. 

Additionally, 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. 

Please register: email info@wiltonhistorical.org or call 203-762-7257

$10 Donation suggested