Tales From The Graveyard: The Spanish Flu Comes To Ridgefield
The virus came to town in September of 1918 and claimed roughly 3,000 Ridgefielders.
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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
The virus came to town in September of 1918 and claimed roughly 3,000 Ridgefielders.
We traversed Ridgefield’s roads on a bus to learn about and celebrate the women of Ridgefield!
This edition of the Scott House Journal features the history of the Branchville Schoolhouse and the Historical Society’s current work to save and restore it.
The virus came to town in September of 1918 and claimed roughly 3,000 Ridgefielders.
We traversed Ridgefield’s roads on a bus to learn about and celebrate the women of Ridgefield!
This edition of the Scott House Journal features the history of the Branchville Schoolhouse and the Historical Society’s current work to save and restore it.
Join the Ridgefield Historical Society’s vibrant fundraising team!
Ridgefield is celebrating a golden environmental anniversary this year and a new exhibit highlights the decades-long effort to promote recycling.
Come share your memories of your favorite places to eat out in Ridgefield, whether it was a venue for a special occasion or the familiar spot "where everybody knows your name".
The Ridgefield Historical Society presents featured speaker Mike Allen, creator of the Amazing Tales From Off and On Connecticut's Beaten Path podcast.
Join our “living history” event where Revolutionary War characters are brought to life by actors in period costumes.
The Town of Ridgefield Graveyard Restoration Committee is highlighting some of the graves of Ridgefielders who are believed to have died in the great Spanish flu epidemic of 1918-19.
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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