Help Preserve and Celebrate the History of Ridgefield.

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

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Programs & Events

September 2024
Sep 01
September 01, 2024
Ridgefield Town Hall, 400 Main St
Ridgefield, CT 06877 United States

The Ridgefield Historical Society's annual display at Town Hall serves as a remembrance of the events of September 11, 2001. On display Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2024.

October 2024
Oct 17
October 17, 2024
Scott House, 4 Sunset Lane
Ridgefield, CT 06877 United States

Join us for an evening of discovery, exclusively by invitation to Catoonah Circle membership tier of the Ridgefield Historical Society. Enjoy guided tours of the vault, access to seldom seen Ridgefield artifacts from past centuries, and a chance to meet and mingle with fellow history enthusiasts and supporters.

By invitation
Oct 27
October 27, 2024
Peter Parley Schoolhouse, West Lane at South Salem Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877 United States

Come in costume to the final Sunday at the Schoolhouse of the season!

Free
November 2024
Nov 09
November 09, 2024

Join author and historian Jack Sanders for an exclusive bus tour of Ridgefield's grand estates as he guides participants through the town’s rich architectural history.

$75
Nov 19
November 19, 2024
Scott House, 4 Sunset Lane
Ridgefield, CT 06877 United States

Ever wonder what life was like 10,000 years ago? Explore the life ways of the first people to inhabit these lands. They were hunters and gatherers who were subsiding off of big game animals like woolly mammoths and mastodons. We will be looking at stone tools left behind in Ridgefield and uncovered by professional archeologists. Join us for the next gathering of the Ridgefield History Club Tues. November 19 at 10am.

Free

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!