A Brief History

Wilton is the home of the oldest meeting house in Fairfield County, a Congregational church built in 1790. From its early agricultural beginnings, the town, which covers nearly 27 square miles, retains its original, rural character in its hilly woodlands, scenic roadways and historic stone walls. More than 16,000 residents enjoy the advantages of quiet, residential areas, which are highlighted by many 200-year-old homes, along with proximity to Wilton's burgeoning business and retail districts, located primarily along Danbury Road (Route 7).

Schools and Education

Wilton offers an exceptional public education program. The town's 3,115 public school students attend three elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The middle school, which covers grades six through eight, features interdisciplinary instruction teams in languages and science, mathematics, social studies, computers and art and also provides gifted student instruction.

Arts and Leisure

Opportunities for leisure activities and historic enrichment abound in Wilton. The town has numerous parks, hosts many regional athletic programs, and offers a diversity of historic sites and museums. Among the latter, two of the best known are Lambert Corners and Cannon Crossing.