1784: Death Comes to Wilton October 30, 2010

Death has never been a stranger to any house, but in the early years of America, rituals, expectations and technology were much different than they are today. Did you ever wonder why people wear black or gray at funerals, or why caskets sometimes had handles on the inside? Tour Wilton and find out these answers and more while celebrating the life of Peyton Randolph, who died a mysterious death at Wilton in 1784. The exhibit features items from private collections and the Virginia Historical Society.