Saturday, May 16 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm EDT
The Archaeological Society of Connecticut Spring 2026 Meeting
Join the Ridgefield Historical Society at the Archaeological Society of Connecticut’s Spring Meeting on Saturday, May 16, at the First Congregational Church, 103 Main Street, Ridgefield, beginning with registration at 9:30 a.m. The daylong program will focus on Revolutionary War archaeology in Connecticut and the Northeast, with presentations by Nicholas Bellantoni, Sarah Sportman, David E. Leslie, Ellery Thomas Leary, and Kevin McBride on topics including Revolutionary War sites, the Rochambeau Camp in Bolton, non-invasive archaeological methods, Putnam Memorial State Park, and new investigations of the Battle of Ridgefield. Following the afternoon presentations, Dr. Kevin McBride and historian Keith Jones will lead a guided tour of the Battle of Ridgefield, highlighting important landmarks and engagement areas, with a reception to follow. Admission is $15 for the general public, $10 for ASC/FOSA members, and $8 for students. For more information: https://www.ctarchaeology.org/