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

Where’s Waldo? Learning Some History!

July 1 – July 31, 2024

July is the month for youngsters who enjoy a challenge: Finding the striped-shirted fellow at a variety of Ridgefield locations, including the Ridgefield Historical Society, in a program sponsored by Books on the Common at 404 Main Street. 

Scott House
4 Sunset Lane
Ridgefield, CT 06877 United States

July 2025
Jul 01
July 01, 2025
Scott House, 4 Sunset Lane
Ridgefield, CT 06877 United States

The Ridgefield Historical Society is participating in the Books on the Common Where’s Waldo extravaganza again this year and we’re looking forward to seeing all participating children from July 1-31.

Free
Jul 26
July 26, 2025

Connect with Ridgefield's history through engaging activities and fascinating stories at this lively July gathering in the heart of town.

Free
Jul 27
July 27, 2025
Peter Parley Schoolhouse, West Lane at South Salem Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877 United States

Travel back in time at Ridgefield’s one-room schoolhouse, where a future literary figure first encountered the world of learning.

Free
August 2025
Aug 19
August 19, 2025
Scott House, 4 Sunset Lane
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877

Sports in Ridgefield is the topic of the next Ridgefield History Club hosted by Ridgefield Historical Society.

Free
September 2025
Sep 18
September 18, 2025
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 353 Main St
Ridgefield, CT 06877 United States

Crossing Long Island Sound to Connecticut - Clues to an Unheralded Link in the Culper Spy Ring as Seen Through the Eyes of a Young Enslaved Woman Named Liss

$15 – $20

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!