Announcing a New Book about the Battle of Ridgefield

Renowned historian Keith Marshall Jones III unveils his latest work, offering the most comprehensive and compelling account of the Battle of Ridgefield to date.

The Battle of Ridgefield – $35.95 ($42.95 with shipping)

Battle of Ridgefield T-Shirt, 2024

The official Battle of Ridgefield T-shirt, commemorating the 247th anniversary, is printed on the front with the official Battle commemorative logo. The shirt is an all-cotton short sleeve t-shirt in military green and is offered in youth medium and large, as well as adult small, medium, large, XL, and XXL.

Battle of Ridgefield T-Shirt, 2024 Limited Edition – $21.99

News

RHS News

On Board with Sara Kaplan

An architect and artist with a deep appreciation for Ridgefield’s history shares how her love for the town led to her involvement with the Ridgefield Historical Society.

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RHS News

On Board with Sara Kaplan

An architect and artist with a deep appreciation for Ridgefield’s history shares how her love for the town led to her involvement with the Ridgefield Historical Society.

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Internships

Seeking a Social Media Intern

Love history and content creation? This paid summer position offers a chance to craft compelling digital stories about the people and places that shaped Ridgefield.

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Programs & Events

April 2025
Apr 26
April 26, 2025

Join our “living history” event on Main Street where Revolutionary War characters are brought to life by actors in period costumes.

$15 – $20
Apr 26
April 26, 2025
Queen B, 417 Main Street
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877

Savor something special while supporting local heritage at one of Ridgefield’s favorite cafés.

Free
Apr 27
April 27, 2025
Yanity Gym, 60 Prospect Street
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877

Meet the Ridgefield Historical Society and other local organizations and learn how you can get involved and support their missions at this inaugural non-profit fair.

Free
May 2025
May 18
May 18, 2025
Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877

Join us at the Ridgefield Playhouse for a Ridgefield Town Party, a free, day-long celebration of community, music, and local nonprofits in honor of the Playhouse’s 25th Anniversary.

Free
May 25
May 25, 2025
Peter Parley Schoolhouse, West Lane at South Salem Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877 United States

Step into the past and celebrate storytelling with a festive afternoon of family fun, local heritage, and a special reading from a newly published children’s book.

Free
May 26
May 26, 2025

See you on Main Street. Look for us in the parade as we remember our fallen Ridgefielders on Memorial Day.

Free
June 2025
Jun 01
June 01, 2025
Ballard Park, 485 Main St
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877

Stop by our booth and learn more about Ridgefield's LGBTQIA+ history that we're preserving.

Free
Jun 07
June 07, 2025

A gala celebration on the eve of the Ridgefield Garden Tour: An evening in a spectacular private Ridgefield garden, with hors d’oeuvres and drinks, music and conviviality. Hosted by and benefitting the Ridgefield Garden Club and the Ridgefield Historical Society.

$200
Jun 08
June 08, 2025

Experience the beauty of Ridgefield's most stunning gardens during the inaugural Ridgefield Garden Tour, Beyond the Garden Gate, presented by the Ridgefield Garden Club and the Ridgefield Historical Society.

$75

Research Our Collections

The Ridgefield Historical Society is dedicated to collecting photos, documents, and objects that tell a story about the history of Ridgefield. Since 2002, when the collections originated, the Historical Society’s diligent volunteers have carefully preserved over 10,000 pieces of Ridgefield’s past that are stored in archival materials and placed in our climate controlled vault beneath the Scott House.

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Committee has its roots in the founding of the Historical Society as the Ridgefield Preservation Trust in 1999 by saving the 18th Century David Scott House from demolition. The Historic Preservation Committee is tasked with monitoring changes to our landscape that may have the potential to undermine the cherished 300-year character of Ridgefield’s streets and neighborhoods.

Become a Member

The Historical Society seeks to highlight the significance of its amazing town, its people, its architecture, its resources, and its history. And that means you!

Members are an essential part of the work we do bringing local history to life through online and in-person offerings including exhibits, lectures, genealogy services, tours, our state-of-the-art archives, and much more.

The Historical Society is an independent non-profit that depends on grants and private funding. Your contribution is vital to the future of our organization. Thank you for supporting your community!