What could be more in-the-holiday-spirit than a chance to
confide in Santa, see chuffing trains run, savor the scent of cloves and
gingerbread, have an heirloom-quality silhouette portrait made, and find one-of-a-kind
gifts for family and friends? Saturday, December 10 is a Holly Jolly day at the
Wilton Historical Society, with something for everyone. From 11:00 – 2:00 Santa will be visiting! Workshops
in pomander-making and gingerbread cookie decorating will be open for drop-in
fun from 11:00 – 2:00 in the 1860 Abbott Barn. Silhouette artist Debbie O’Connor will be
creating her amazing portraits in miniature, (12:00 – 4:00) and offering them
by appointment; call 203-762-7257 to reserve a booking now.
The Great Trains
Holiday Exhibit: An Interactive Wonderland will be open from 10:00 – 4:00. Dressed for
the holidays, the Society’s historic 18th and 19th century buildings have been transformed
into a train-lovers delight with eight different train layouts winding through
tiny towns with many different kinds of buildings, tunnels, cable cars, and two
working Ferris Wheels. The interactive display enchants visitors of all ages
with lots of buttons to push and knowledgeable “train engineers” on hand to “talk
trains”. In a special train play room for the youngest guests, there
are buttons galore to push, plus Thomas the Tank Engine and a Brio set for
hands-on fun.
The Betts Store museum shop, which is freshly stocked and
brimming with an eclectic mix of beautifully hand-made items, many made
locally, is a “best bet” stop for great gifts. Admission to the Great Trains Holiday Exhibit: An Interactive Wonderland: Free for
all children and Members, $10 per adult Non-member. Holiday Workshops -- includes both pomander
making and gingerbread men cookie decorating -- are $5.00 per person.
The Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road/Rt 7,
Wilton, CT 06898 203-762-7257 www.wiltonhistorical.org
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