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WILTON HISTORY GROUP
The Wilton History Group was established on December 10, 2003 to preserve and protect items of historical significance related to the Community of Wilton. By Laws, Conflict of Interest Policy, Articles of Association and our Non Profit Status, on both the Federal and State Level, have been completed. Many successful projects have been completed and others are ongoing. The group continues to sponsor the annual Wilton History Day, which occurs in October of each year, and the annual Rummage Sale, which occurs in the Spring of each year. The dedicated involvement of members and the support of the community have made this a very strong organization.
There are many ways in which individuals, families, organizations, and business’s can show their support to this very active organization.
The most basic way support can be given is through annual membership: Membership fees are as follows: Family-$24.00; Individual-$12.00; Student-$9.00; Business-$24.00. Active and Inactive membership involvement are both welcome.
Support of Annual Events can be yet another way of showing support such as providing items for the annual rummage sale. As the Wilton History Group is a non-profit organization those donations are tax deductible. The purchase of our Wilton History Calendar($10.00) and Day Planners($5.00) is yet another way. Sponsorship of specific events during the annual Wilton History Day ( Music of an earlier time--$400.00; Period Games--$150.00; Over 80’s Birthday Party--$150.00; Spelling Bee--$150.00; and the Rooster Crow Contest--$200.00) or a donation designated to defray expenses of the day are always welcome.
Research related to the Wilton Area: (Members Only)
Review of material currently in possession of Wilton History Group related to specific families and the Hartnell Land Grant.
Development of time line of business development in the Wilton Area from the most earliest to the present time.
City/County/State Library research related to the Miwok Indians, Geology of the Wilton Area, early animal populations of the area, early exploration and trapping in the area, Mexican Land Grant, earliest settlement of the area, farming, and the Central California Traction Railroad.
Restoration Projects:
Be a part of those currently working on the restoration of a 1947 Dodge Hay Truck.
Cleaning, Restoring and Repairing of donated articles and items of historical significance. (Members Only)
Sharing of items of historical significance to the Wilton Community:
Set a time for a Wilton History Group member to scan family photos, documents, etc. to add to the Wilton History Groups growing collection.
Set a time for a Wilton History Group member to Photo items/articles of Significance.
Donation of items of significance is always welcome; however, scanning and copying such items is also desirable.
Oral History Interviewers: (Members Only)
Individuals to interview those who reside or have resided in Wilton.
Donations:
Donations of items, property, money are always welcome and tax deductible. The Wilton History Group is rapidly outgrowing its donated storage space and is looking forward to a facility in which storage, meetings, fundraising events, and items/articles related to Wilton’s History can be on display. Donations are accepted toward specific needs:
Truck Restoration
Building/Property Acquisition
Article / Artifact Acquisitions
Specialized Needs:
Wilton History Group is always in need of those who have expertise in Grant Research and Grant Writing. Fundraising is still another area in which some special talent and or interest is very helpful.
Individuals interested in Office Organization/Maintenance and cataloguing and organizing of our historical collection are always welcome. (Members Only)
Volunteer Hours are very flexible for those interested.
Sharing of Private Collection;
For those who have private collections of historical significance we invite to share that collection with the community at our Annual Wilton History Day. Anything related to history is of interest such as, but not limited to: (Models/Memorabilia/documents/letters/photos/artifacts)
Related to: Military (Navy, Army, Marine Corps, Air Corp)
Transportation (to include restored vehicles)
People
Places
For a relatively small organization our needs are great and our accomplishments are spectacular. For those who have interest in supporting this organization through any of the above means please contact the Wilton History Group Secretary.
Lorraine Robinson
(916) 687-8896
[lrjar@aol.com]
P.O. Box 421
Wilton, California 95693
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