Join RHS and David Naumec, Ph.D, field director and historian of Heritage Consultants as we share the latest findings on the Battle of Ridgefield and discuss how an archaeological survey can enrich our understanding of what truly happened at this Revolutionary War Engagement.
Mark describes why the Founders preferred a Militia System in lieu of a large standing army controlled by the Federal Government.
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.
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.
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 […]
Celebrate "Let Freedom Ring," a long-standing tradition in which churches, institutions, and individuals ring their bells 13 times at 2 pm to celebrate our freedom and independence.
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 podcast 'Amazing Tales from Off and On Connecticut's Beaten Path' features local stories about people, places and events from throughout the state — including Ridgefield.
Before the Gilded Age, before the American Revolution, before the first proprietors arrived — before Ridgefield was even known as Ridgefield — our land was occupied by American Indians.
Celebrating the lives and originality of four Ridgefield women from days gone by, Eccentric Women of Ridgefield is being presented by the Ridgefield Theater Barn with the collaboration of the Ridgefield Historical Society.