In November 2019, the Battle of Ridgefield became the subject of intense interest with the finding of human remains under the basement of a historic house, which sits not far from the main engagement. This battle was the only inland engagement of the Revolutionary War fought in Connecticut.

The Ridgefield Historical Society received a multi-year grant in 2020 from the National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program, followed by another grant in 2023 to convert this enthusiasm into preservation action and long-term stewardship of this important site through research, archaeology, and community-based dialogue. We hired Heritage Consultants to complete the objectives of the second grant and field work commenced in Spring 2025.

The success of the project depends on local property owners giving the Historical Society and Heritage Consultants permission to examine their land. With enough cooperation, crucial artifacts may be uncovered that could resolve some of the remaining mysteries of the Battle. Any artifacts found during the survey will cataloged and preserved at the Ridgefield Historical Society and shared with the Ridgefield community as tangible reminders of a significant moment in the history of the U.S and Ridgefield. Please fill out this property owner permission form to be considered for the study.