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)
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
Beneath Ridgefield’s quiet streets lies a battlefield waiting to be rediscovered—and this spring, a groundbreaking archaeological project is bringing that history to light.
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.
A sold-out crowd joined historian Jack Sanders for an unforgettable journey through Ridgefield’s Gilded Age, exploring the grand estates and rich histories that shaped the town’s past.
Beneath Ridgefield’s quiet streets lies a battlefield waiting to be rediscovered—and this spring, a groundbreaking archaeological project is bringing that history to light.
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.
A sold-out crowd joined historian Jack Sanders for an unforgettable journey through Ridgefield’s Gilded Age, exploring the grand estates and rich histories that shaped the town’s past.
A soldier, a selectman, a slaveholder—his life shaped Ridgefield, and his legacy lingers among the weathered stones at Ridgebury Cemetery.
Learn how hi-tech archaeology is being used to reveal our history.
Join our “living history” event on Main Street where Revolutionary War characters are brought to life by actors in period costumes.
Savor something special while supporting local heritage at one of Ridgefield’s favorite cafés.
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.
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.
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.
See you on Main Street. Look for us in the parade as we remember our fallen Ridgefielders on Memorial Day.
Stop by our booth and learn more about Ridgefield's LGBTQIA+ history that we're preserving.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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Ridgefield, CT 06877
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