Help us complete the forensic work required to identify and honor these men who gave their lives in the Battle of Ridgefield during the American Revolution.
Hear an episode of “Grating the Nutmeg” in which State Historian Walt Woodward interviews former state archaeologist Nick Bellantoni.
The slow process of discovering the identity of the skeletons found in Ridgefield in late 2019 will be ramping up this fall as the Yale University laboratory led by Dr. Gary Aronsen re-opens.
Heritage Consultants LLC is finding documentary evidence to support this new conclusion. The Historical Society has created a short fact sheet about the Battle of Ridgefield Study as well as a landowner permission form to allow archaeological research.
Join us for a Live Zoom Webinar with Nick Bellantoni, Emeritus Connecticut State Archaeologist, when he will discuss the history, discovery, and excavation of the burials found last December and give an update on the forensic analysis currently underway.
Join relic hunters Elijah Crehan and John Schwartz as they present hidden treasure found on family property in Ridgefield. This week, they showcase a few military-related finds.
Join relic hunters Elijah Crehan and John Schwartz as they present hidden treasure found on family property in Ridgefield. This week, they showcase a few military-related finds.
Join relic hunters Elijah Crehan and John Schwartz as they present hidden treasure found on family property in Ridgefield. This week, they showcase a few military-related finds.
Emeritus state archaeologist Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni gives an update on the skeletal remains found in Ridgefield late last year and announces the significance of the Historical Society’s recent grant award from the National Park Service: American Battlefield Protection program!
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