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Welcome to the Wilton Militia Photo Gallery

We are in the process of building up this gallery so be sure to come back again soon to see our latest photo albums. To see an album, simply click on the appropriate link in the list below.

Firing Exercises May 2006: The first cannon and musket field practice for the Wilton Militia took place on Sunday, May 7th at Ambler Farm. For the first time we fired our newly restored Verbruggen cannon which is now historically correct and in beautiful condition. To recognize the Wilton Bank for funding the restoration, Nicki Brown, president of the bank, acted as bombardier to fire the first round for 2006. Wilton's First Selectman, Bill Brennan, and Bob Russell, former First Selectman, followed Nicki as honorary bombardiers.
Harvest Day 2005: There was much to be done at harvest time in early Wilton and many things that the family would do to prepare for the winter. On October 16 the Wilton Historical Society hosted the Harvest Day open house as an opportunity for people to see and even try their hand at some of these chores. The Wilton Militia also held a "training day" which, in the spirit of those early days, was considered a "holiday' and time for families to socialize, picnic and play.
New Canaan Historical Society Re-enactment, September 17, 2005: The Wilton Militia took part in an afternoon of drills, musket and cannon firing, a military court martial, and a battle re-enactment, all on the grounds of the NCHS in New Canaan.
Family Day and Memorial Day Parade, 2005: This is a photo album taken at the Wilton Historical Society's Family Day, May 29, and the Wilton Memorial Day parade, the following day. The weather was great for both days so there were many opportunities for good photos, especially of the kids trying their hand at being a "militiaman".