# Event Details

- **Event Name**: More than a Pastime: The Evolution of Tourism in Wilton and Beyond
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: More than a Pastime: The Evolution of Tourism in Wilton and Beyond
Thursday, June 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us on Thursday, June 18th at 7:00 pm for a presentation by Eric Zuelow. Eric’s presentation will explore the history of travel and tourism in Wilton and as a global phenomenon.

Tourism is far more than a pastime. It is an economic engine, a source of cultural propaganda, a pathway to self-improvement and healthfulness, and a shaper of identities. It fueled the reformation of landscapes, was utilized to various ends by political regimes of all stripes, and perhaps most of all, helped to convince all of us that we desperately “need a vacation.” How and why did all of this happen? Travel, regardless of conveyance, is often arduous, so what drew people to travel for fun? How and why did tastes change over time? This lecture will trace the evolution of tourism globally, while illustrating how much larger changes impacted the people of Wilton.

Prof. Eric G. E. Zuelow (University of New England) is among the leading historians of modern tourism. He is author or editor of six books, including A History of Modern Tourism (Palgrave, 2015) and the Oxford Handbook of Tourism History (Oxford University Press, 2025), as well as editor of Journal of Tourism History.

Registration Required
Wilton Historical Society Members – FREE
Non-Members – $10
Sponsored by ASML
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilton/more-than-a-pastime-the-evolution-of-tourism-in-wilton-and-beyond/200030194705539
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wilton
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 224 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT, United States, Connecticut 06897
- **lat**: 41.18823
- **long**: -73.42483
- **full address**: 224 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT, United States, Connecticut 06897

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is More than a Pastime: The Evolution of Tourism in Wilton and Beyond being held?
  - **A:** More than a Pastime: The Evolution of Tourism in Wilton and Beyond takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 224 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT, United States, Connecticut 06897.
- **Q**: Who is organizing More than a Pastime: The Evolution of Tourism in Wilton and Beyond?
  - **A:** More than a Pastime: The Evolution of Tourism in Wilton and Beyond is organized by Wilton Historical Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** More than a Pastime: The Evolution of Tourism in Wilton and Beyond is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wilton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If More than a Pastime: The Evolution of Tourism in Wilton and Beyond sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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