Springtime is always busy in the world of education and the Peter Parley Schoolhouse is no exception. In recent weeks we’ve welcomed a whole new crop of Parley scholars — offering them a glimpse of Schoolhouse life in centuries past.
In March 2023, the “Old Ridgefield” Facebook Page featured a post on Ridgefield’s Directional Signs from the 1930s. The post indicated that a single sign still remained — on site at the Ridgefield Historical Society and in need of repair. Bill Dornfeld heard about the post and came to the rescue.
Some might say that Sunday, April 30 was a perfect ‘weather day’ for a Tea. And we’re inclined to agree. Rain outside, lots of it, along with the lush greenery and beauty of spring — all visible from the warmth and comfort of the Lounsbury House windows.
This summer, we welcome two new interns to the Ridgefield Historical Society ranks, Elizabeth Jasminski and Francesco Carro.
There are multiple antique American flags in the archives of the Ridgefield Historical Society. However, this one is likely the oldest, having only 38 stars.
This June, the Ridgefield Historical Society awarded our debut scholarship to a Ridgefield High School senior with a demonstrated interest in history.
The following items from the Historical Society’s archives were hand-selected and researched by our two Ridgefield High School interns, Sara Shepherd and Tyler Ingram. Suffragist Dress This dress was previously
It’s May 2022 and for the next several weeks, we have the good fortune to have our Ridgefield High School interns on board, lending an extra hand and a fresh
The Town of Ridgefield and Ridgefield Historical Society celebrated the occasion with a full weekend of events, turning back the clock, and bringing the history and characters of the time alive.
Findings from Phase 1 research have been released as a technical report. Two planning workshops are scheduled to engage the public about the future of the Battlefield work.
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