The Peter Parley Schoolhouse enjoyed a steady stream of visitors on Sunday, September 25 as we opened our doors — and paid homage to star pupil, Cyrus Northrop.
As the Ridgefield Historical Society enters our 21st year and continues to expand our work, programs, and activities, we introduce you to our current team of board leaders.
It’s not every day you celebrate the 229th anniversary of your birth. But when you do, it’s cause for festivity. This year, the Ridgefield Historical Society honored Peter Parley on the occasion of his 229th birthday. It was remarkably fun.
Thanks to two grants from the CT State Historic Preservation Office, the Ridgefield Historical Society will soon embark on an updated architectural survey of Ridgefield.
In spring 2022, the Ridgefield Historical Society invited community members to offer ideas and suggestions for future Battle of Ridgefield programming and commemorations. Here are the results.
Founded just 20 years ago, the Ridgefield Historical Society has made a big impact in a short time. We are now seeking new board members and volunteers who wish to join us as we continue to steward Ridgefield’s magnificent history and heritage.
This summer, Kevin Julier and Jason Zides joined the Ridgefield Historical Society Board, bringing technical expertise and passion to the talented, working group.
For the first time, the Ridgefield Historical Society participated in the Books on the Common Where’s Waldo program this July. It kept us on our toes and introduced us to lots of new friends.
Topics: The ‘New’ Ridgefield High School turns 50; Josie Hoyt’s Diaries offer offer insights into Ridgefield history in the late 1800s — births and deaths, the Blizzard of 1888, escapades at the Titicus School, a murder-suicide, and more.
On Thursday, July 28, the Ridgefield Historical Society team took to the streets to clean the Museum in the Streets historic plaques. And, unsurprisingly, a very good time was had by all.