Since 2001, the Ridgefield Historical Society has honored Ridgefield houses and accessory buildings, including barns, stores, and studios, with distinctive commemorative plaques. Each plaque comes with a snapshot history of
The 2023 Ridgefield Holiday Historic House Tour was a smashing success; thanks to all who participated!
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.
Our volunteers Sally and Jack Sanders have created a series of four virtual tours, guided by historian Jack Sanders. Watch the series below.
Terry McManus gives part two of a two-part presentation about Anne S. Richardson and Anne’s Ridgefield estate and gardens.
Terry McManus gives part one of a two-part presentation about Anne S. Richardson and Anne’s Ridgefield estate and gardens.
NUGGET #6 Farmingville Schoolhouse: Stood opposite present Farmingville School in District Number 10; it and Titicus were last district schools to close, 1939; long empty, building was sold about 1950
We speak with Terry McManus, archivist, historian, and creator of the beautifully illustrated A History of Ballard Greenhouse and the Garden and Conservation Trust.
ConnTours is an app developed by Connecticut Humanities that serves as a mobile-friendly tour guide to historic and cultural sites throughout Connecticut. ConnTours allows you to explore unique sites at your own pace