Gilded Age Exhibit
This exhibit focuses on the New York City elite who summered in Ridgefield and the immigrants who built the infrastructure that supported their lifestyle. On view at Ridgefield Town Hall.
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Join us at a Gilded Age Tea at the Lounsbury House
Sunday, April 30, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
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On Board with Kay Ables

Speak with Kay Ables, Ridgefield Town Historian and Ridgefield Historical Society board member and you’ll hear a voice that is at once intelligent, engaged, and warm. Kay Ables loves Ridgefield

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Art

The Herrick Portrait

We are happy to introduce you to The Herrick Portrait, a painting of Lois Herrick, née Hall. And as lovely as this portrait is, Lois’ story is quite interesting too.

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RHS News

Big Dig at the Scott House

This January, capitalizing on unseasonably warm temperatures, the Ridgefield Historical Society called in the crew to complete construction on a project to address water seepage and land grading issues at the Scott House.

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RHS News

On Board with Kay Ables

Speak with Kay Ables, Ridgefield Town Historian and Ridgefield Historical Society board member and you’ll hear a voice that is at once intelligent, engaged, and warm. Kay Ables loves Ridgefield

Read More »
Art

The Herrick Portrait

We are happy to introduce you to The Herrick Portrait, a painting of Lois Herrick, née Hall. And as lovely as this portrait is, Lois’ story is quite interesting too.

Read More »
RHS News

Big Dig at the Scott House

This January, capitalizing on unseasonably warm temperatures, the Ridgefield Historical Society called in the crew to complete construction on a project to address water seepage and land grading issues at the Scott House.

Read More »

Programs & Events

Gilded Age Exhibit

Gilded Age Exhibit

Ridgefield Town Hall, 400 Main St
Ridgefield, CT 06877 United States
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This exhibit at Ridgefield Town Hall focuses on the New Yorkers who summered in Ridgefield, as well as the immigrants who built the infrastructure that supported the opulent lifestyle of the Gilded Age.

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March 01, 2023
A Gilded Age Tea

A Gilded Age Tea

Lounsbury House, 316 Main Street
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877
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Join the fun at the Lounsbury House as we present a Gilded Age Tea, featuring Kandie Carle, "The Victorian Lady," and a fine assortment of tea and treats.

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April 30, 2023
Mar 01
Wednesday, March 1 - Wednesday, May 31
Apr 30
March 2023
Mar 01
March 01, 2023
Ridgefield Town Hall, 400 Main St
Ridgefield, CT 06877 United States

This exhibit at Ridgefield Town Hall focuses on the New Yorkers who summered in Ridgefield, as well as the immigrants who built the infrastructure that supported the opulent lifestyle of the Gilded Age.

April 2023
Apr 30
April 30, 2023
Lounsbury House, 316 Main Street
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877

Join the fun at the Lounsbury House as we present a Gilded Age Tea, featuring Kandie Carle, "The Victorian Lady," and a fine assortment of tea and treats.

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!