More than a Pastime: The Evolution of Tourism in Wilton and Beyond
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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
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
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224 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT, United States, Connecticut 06897
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