Revolutionary War reenactors will re-stage the historic Battle of Ridgefield on the streets of the town. Main Street will be closed to traffic from 10 am until 1 pm.
Tour the Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center for a deeper look and another perspective on the Battle of Ridgefield.
Meet the field historians who have been working on the Battle of Ridgefield project and participate in a mock dig and other fun activities. Great for all ages.
Join friends and neighbors, mingle with re-enactors, and party like it’s 1777. Cocktails, dinner, dancing, magic, art lounge, and more!
The 5th CT Regiment and The Brigade of the American Revolution will conduct a funeral procession and ceremony for the soldiers discovered in Ridgefield in 2019.
Tour the Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center for a deeper look and another perspective on the Battle of Ridgefield.
Two charrettes are planned. An in-person charrette will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2:00 - 3:30 pm. Participants are asked to attend one or the other. Researchers are compiling the history of the Battle of Ridgefield, and we want you to weigh in on how to share this history! The Ridgefield Historical Society is […]
Researchers are compiling the history of the Battle of Ridgefield, and we want you to weigh in on how to share this history! The Ridgefield Historical Society is conducting two planning charrette workshops to share what researchers have found, and get your feedback on how to best use the battle site and promote our local […]
A new exhibit in town hall, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route, highlights Ridgebury’s encounter with French troops, just four years after the hostile British force under General Tryon had come through the village.
A new exhibit in town hall, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route, highlights Ridgebury’s encounter with French troops, just four years after the hostile British force under General Tryon had come through the village.
The Battle of Ridgefield remains a formative and defining event in our town. Visit Town Hall (weekdays 8:30am – 4:30pm) for an exhibit featuring relevant artifacts and photos, from reenactment souvenirs to a replica of a uniform from His Majesty’s 4th Regiment of Foot. Plus, lots more.
Jack Kelly, an award-winning author and historian, will give a talk about his new book featuring Benedict Arnold!