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SUMMARY:When the French Marched Into Ridgebury: Town Hall Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Note: Town Hall is open to the public Monday through Friday\, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn July 1\, 1781\, his birthday\, Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur\, the Comte de Rochambeau and nearly 5\,000 French troops arrived in Ridgebury on their way to join General George Washington in the battle for American independence. The troops camped at two sites in Ridgebury before resuming their journey toward the Hudson River the following day. \n\n\n\nA 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. \n\n\n\nHistorian George L. Rockwell described the event:  \n\n\n\nLet us picture that sight when four thousand eight hundred French troops entered this little village…. Resplendent in their brilliant uniforms\, their cannon glistening in the bright summer sun\, their teams of horses and oxen pulling the artillery and carts\, and most of all their kind interest in the inhabitants — what a cordial welcome was extended to them by the patriots of Ridgebury. And although they spoke a strange tongue\, their manner revealed hearts full of sympathy and affection for our ancestors\, fighting zealously for their liberty. \n\n\n\nThe exhibit is accompanied and enhanced by a large-scale diorama\, Ridgebury 1781\, created by former Selectman Josette Williams\, showing the Ridgebury area and the French encampments.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgebury-town-hall-exhibit-july-2022/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Town Hall\, 400 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Battle of Ridgefield,Exhibits,Free Events,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220704T140000
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SUMMARY:Let Freedom Ring! 2022
DESCRIPTION:This Fourth of July\, Don’t Hold Back…Rock Your Bells and Let Freedom Ring!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRidgefield Historical Society leads the town in bell-ringing tradition\n\n\n\nOn this Fourth of July\, Ridgefield will be celebrating Let Freedom Ring\, a long-standing tradition in which local churches\, institutions\, and individuals ring their bells 13 times at 2:00pm to celebrate our freedom and independence. \n\n\n\nThe community wide event is being organized by the Ridgefield Historical Society with the support and encouragement of the Town of Ridgefield and First Selectman Rudy Marconi. Participating institutions include Jesse Lee\, St. Mary\, St. Stephen’s\, Sacred Heart\, Saint Patrick’s in Georgetown\, The Meetinghouse/Ridgebury Congregational Church\, the Peter Parley Schoolhouse\, and Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center.  \n\n\n\nWith the Town’s permission\, a  group of patriots will also be congregating on Bailey Avenue to give the old fire bell 13 tolls for independence — a melodic reminder of our liberty and good fortune. \n\n\n\nPlease Listen and Ring Your Bells\n\n\n\nAll those in Ridgefield at 2:00pm on Independence Day are invited to participate. Take a moment to listen to the sound of our freedom; or participate with your own bell;  or use our quick and easy audio file\, 13 Tolls for Freedom.   \n\n\n\n Typically\, bells are rung 13 times\, representing the 13 colonies that fought for freedom and independence in 1776.  \n\n\n\nFor those who want the full experience\n\n\n\nJoin the Ridgefield Historical Society team on Bailey Avenue\, or visit Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center for their Fourth of July Celebration. A reading of the Declaration of Independence will follow the chiming bells — and free museum tours\, games\, watermelon\, and a dunk tank will be on hand to remind us all that liberty is not only precious\, it can also be a lot of fun!  \n\n\n\nFree Popsicles for Those Who Post\n\n\n\nAll those who post videos and photos on Facebook of themselves\, friends\, and family rocking their bells on July 4th earn a free popsicle from the Historical Society’s Scott House (4 Sunset Lane) during open hours in the month of July.  Use the hashtag #LetFreedomRingRidgefield2022.  \n\n\n\nAbout the Tradition\n\n\n\nThe Let Freedom Ring tradition was made official in 1963 when President John F. Kennedy proclaimed July 4 to be “National Bell Ringing Day” through U.S. Congressional Resolution Number 25\, where all across the nation Americans would ring bells to celebrate freedom and patriotism\, as the founding fathers would have done when the Revolutionary War was won in 1783. Historic sites like the Liberty Bell\, many National Parks\, Pearl Harbor\, and the Alamo have participated in this event\, and locally the Norwalk Historical Society has hosted this event in the past. \n\n\n\nTo learn more\, or to join the list of participating organizations\, please contact the Ridgefield Historical Society at info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/let-freedom-ring-2022/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Free Events,In-Person,Lectures,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T140000
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SUMMARY:Battlefield Planning Charrette #2
DESCRIPTION:Register for Charrette #2\n\n\n\n\nResearchers are compiling the history of the Battle of Ridgefield\, and we want you to weigh in on how to share this history! \n\n\n\nThe 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 history. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome! Help us determine how we can honor the Battle and preserve the battlefield for generations to come.  \n\n\n\nRead the National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program 2022 Technical Report on the Battle of Ridgefield.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is being hosted by the Ridgefield Historical Society with the collaboration and support of the Ridgefield Library.  The Charrette will be facilitated by FHI Studio.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/battlefield-planning-charrette-2/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Library\, 472 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Battlefield Charrettes,Free Events,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T203000
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SUMMARY:Battlefield Planning Charrette #1
DESCRIPTION:Register for Charrette #1\n\n\n\n\nTwo 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.  \n\n\n\nResearchers are compiling the history of the Battle of Ridgefield\, and we want you to weigh in on how to share this history! \n\n\n\nThe 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 history. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome! Help us determine how we can honor the Battle and preserve the battlefield for generations to come.  \n\n\n\nRead the National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program 2022 Technical Report on the Battle of Ridgefield.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is being hosted by the Ridgefield Historical Society with the collaboration and support of the Ridgefield Library. The Charrette will be facilitated by FHI Studio.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/battlefield-planning-charrette-1/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Battlefield Charrettes,Free Events,Online
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SUMMARY:Battle of Ridgefield Funeral Procession and Ceremonial Salute
DESCRIPTION:Procession beginning on Main Street and proceeding to Olde Town Cemetery \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nView/download Event Map\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe 5th Connecticut Regiment and The Brigade of the American Revolution will conduct a funeral procession and ceremony\, rooted in the traditions of the late 1700s\, for the Revolutionary War soldiers discovered in Ridgefield in 2019. These young men died in battle in 1777 and will receive formal recognition at last. Join the community for a special tribute honoring their lives.  \n\n\n\nRepresentatives from the Continental Army will depart from their camp at Jesse Lee at 11:00am\, joining their British counterparts at Ballard Park. From there\, the troops will form a column for the procession\, proceeding up Main Street with a horse-drawn carriage and period caskets.  The ceremony will begin at approximately 12:00pm in the Olde Town Cemetery.   \n\n\n\nPlease note: There is no parking inside the cemeteries\, Main Street and North Street will be closed to traffic.  Please enter the event through the Maple Shade cemetery.  See map.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/bor-245th-funeral-procession-ceremonial-salute/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Battle of Ridgefield 245th Anniversary,Free Events,In-Person,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T130000
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SUMMARY:Battle of Ridgefield Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:Location: Meet at Main Street just north of Olcott Way \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRevolutionary War reenactors will re-stage the historic Battle of Ridgefield on the streets of the town. Main Street will be closed to traffic from 10:00am until 1:00pm. \n\n\n\n\nView/download Event Map\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nArmy formations begin at 11:00am at Jesse Lee and Ballard Park campgrounds. Battle begins at 12:00pm near Casagmo with focal points at Main St. at Catoonah St.; Main St. at Governor St.; and Main St. at Market St.; ending at Jesse Lee.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/bor-245th-reenactment/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Battle of Ridgefield 245th Anniversary,Free Events,In-Person,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T203000
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SUMMARY:Lecture: A Well-Regulated Militia with Mark Albertson
DESCRIPTION:Mark Albertson describes why the Founders preferred a Militia System controlled by the governors\, in lieu of a large standing army controlled by the Federal Government. In 1796 George Washington warned about over-bloated militaries as being inauspicious to liberty. This talk will also include why\, from 1780 to March 15\, 1783\, Washington had to put down numerous mutinies and revolts within the Continental Army.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/lecture-a-well-regulated-militia-mark-albertson/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Library\, 472 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Battle of Ridgefield 245th Anniversary,Free Events,In-Person,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T203000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Reconstructing the April 27\, 1777 Battle of Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:Join 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.  \n\n\n\nThis lecture is the first public ‘unveiling’ of the new research findings contained in a technical report authored by Heritage Consultants\, outlining what we now know about the Battle of Ridgefield and presenting what further work may reveal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is being hosted by the Ridgefield Historical Society with the collaboration and support of the Ridgefield Library.  \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter’s Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. David J. Naumec is a Museum Consultant\, Archaeology Field Director at Heritage Consultants\, LLC\, and an Adjunct Professor of History. He earned his BA in Public History Administration at the University of Connecticut\, holds a M.A. in History and Museum Studies from Tufts University\, and completed his doctorate in Race and Ethnicity in Early America at Clark University.  \n\n\n\nIn recent years\, Dr. Naumec served as a Historian & Archaeologist at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center\, Mashantucket\, CT\, has recently contributed to several museum exhibitions in the region\, and is the primary investigator for the ongoing 1777 Battle of Ridgefield project. His historical specializations include African American\, Native American\, American Military History and Connecticut History in addition to pre and post-contact archaeology. Dr. Naumec has published on topics regarding Connecticut’s Revolutionary War veterans of color\, American military material culture\, Native Americans in the Civil War and ethnic enclaves in the northeast.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/reconstructing-the-april-27-1777-battle-of-ridgefield/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Free Events,Lectures,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T160000
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SUMMARY:Picturing Our Past: In-Gallery and Online Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:In honor of our 20th Anniversary\, the Historical Society has partnered with the Ridgefield Guild of Artists for this history-inspired exhibition featuring works of art inspired by items from the Historical Society’s collections. \n\n\n\nThere will be an Opening Reception on Sunday\, March 13 from 4-6 pm (Original date 3/12 was postponed because of weather.)  \n\n\n\nA special Walk & Talk event — and RHS Member Reception — will be held on Sunday\, March 20th\, from 2-4 pm. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please visit the Ridgefield Guild of Artists’ exhibition page.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/picturing-our-past-exhibition/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Exhibits,Free Events,In-Person,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T163000
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CREATED:20210909T225200Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: IN MEMORIAM\, 9/11 at Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Hours at Town Hall are M – F\, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; please verify in case they change. \n\n\n\nMarking the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks\, the Ridgefield Historical Society display cases on the main level at Town Hall are filled with documents\, artifacts (including a small piece of the steel from one of the towers) and remembrances of those lost on Sept. 11\, 2001. The exhibit will continue through October.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe town’s annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony will take place Saturday\, Sept. 11\, at 6:30 p.m. at the 9/11 Memorial at 195 Danbury Road.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/exhibit-at-town-hall-9-11-2021/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Free Events,In-Person
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