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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club on the Road: History of Ridgefield Guild of Artists
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nRidgefield Historical Society is on the road in June at Ridgefield Guild of Artists\, 34 Halpin Ln\, Ridgefield CT!  The History of Ridgefield Guild of Artists will be the topic of the June meeting of the Ridgefield History Club\, a free history discussion program of the Ridgefield Historical Society.  \n\n\n\nPam Stoddart\, the Executive Director of Ridgefield Guild of Artists\, will lead the informal conversation\, which will be broadcast live on the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Facebook page for those who can’t attend in person. The discussion will explore the history of the Guild and some of it’s former and current artists. \n\n\n\nThose with artwork from a Ridgefield artist are encouraged to bring them to share with the group. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to this free gathering. Advance registration is requested online here. For more information\, email info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 203-438-5821.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-on-the-road-history-of-ridgefield-guild-of-artists/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Guild of Artists\, 34 Halpin Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Mad For Modern,Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T100000
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Historic Trees of Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:Ridgefield History Club: Historic Trees of Ridgefield\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHistoric Trees of Ridgefield will be the topic of the June meeting of the Ridgefield History Club\, a free history discussion program of the Ridgefield Historical Society. The program will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday\, May 19\, 2026\, at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane. \n\n\n\nTom McManus\, Chair of the Ridgefield Town Tree Committee\, will lead the informal conversation\, which focuses on sharing knowledge of Ridgefield’s past and is broadcast live on the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Facebook page for those who can’t attend in person. \n\n\n\nState Champion Norway Maple at Ridgefield Guild of Artists 1974\n\n\n\nThe discussion will explore the history and significance of some of Ridgefield’s notable and historic trees; the role trees have played in shaping the town’s landscape\, character\, and sense of place; efforts to identify\, protect\, and care for important trees; and the ways trees connect natural history\, community memory\, and historic preservation. Tom will also discuss the work of the Ridgefield Tree Committee and why the stewardship of historic trees remains important today. \n\n\n\nThose with photographs\, documents\, memories\, or stories related to notable trees in Ridgefield are encouraged to bring them for show and tell. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to this free gathering. Because seating is limited\, advance registration is requested online here. For more information\, email info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\nIn advance of the History Club program\, the Ridgefield Tree Committee will also host a related community event: Join the Tree Committee on Saturday May 16 at 10am at the Gazebo in Ballard Park for a brief celebration of Arbor Day 2026 with guest appearance from Danica Doroski of the CT Dept of Environmental Protection (DEEP). Danica is the Coordinator of Urban Forestry for the State of Connecticut. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-historic-trees-of-ridgefield/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T110000
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Memories of Jane Goodall
DESCRIPTION:Ridgefield History Club: Memories of Jane Goodall\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMemories of Jane Goodall will be the topic of the April meeting of the Ridgefield History Club\, a free history discussion program of the Ridgefield Historical Society. The program will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026\, at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane. \n\n\n\nDr. Darla Shaw will lead the informal conversation\, which focuses on sharing knowledge of Ridgefield’s past and is broadcast live on the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Facebook page for those who can’t attend in person. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe discussion will explore the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall\, including her groundbreaking scientific research with chimpanzees and a special focus on the decade she spent in Ridgefield and Danbury in the early 2000s\, when her national headquarters were established locally and many of the Roots & Shoots youth programs were developed. Dr. Shaw will also share her personal experience working with Jane Goodall one summer in Tanzania\, reflect on how Jane Goodall inspired her and others in this area\, and discuss the lasting impact of her work. \n\n\n\nThose with memories\, photographs\, documents\, or objects related to Jane Goodall\, her time in Ridgefield\, or Roots & Shoots are encouraged to bring them for show and tell. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to this free gathering. Because seating is limited\, advance registration is requested here. For more information\, email info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-memories-of-jane-goodall/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T110000
DTSTAMP:20260224T155556Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Daughters of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Ridgefield History Club: Daughters of the American Revolution\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe history of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Ridgefield’s Cannon Ridge Chapter will be the topic of the March meeting of the Ridgefield History Club\, a free history discussion program of the Ridgefield Historical Society. The program will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday March 17\, 2026 at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers of the Cannon Ridge Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will lead the informal conversation\, which focuses on sharing knowledge of Ridgefield’s past and is broadcast live on the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Facebook page for those who can’t attend in person. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will explore the founding of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) in 1890 and the history of Ridgefield’s own Cannon Ridge Chapter; the role of genealogical research in documenting Revolutionary War ancestry (each DAR member can trace her family tree to someone who contributed to American independence during the American Revolutionary War); personal stories of Revolutionary War ancestors; notable DAR members from Ridgefield’s past; the chapter’s ongoing educational\, patriotic\, and historic preservation community projects today; ways residents can become involved in the organization; and their upcoming Remembrance Ball on Sat. April 25\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThose with family stories\, photographs\, documents\, or objects related to the Revolutionary War or the DAR are encouraged to bring them for show and tell. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to this free gathering. Because seating is limited\, advance registration is requested online here. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, email info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-daughters-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260216T171428Z
CREATED:20260127T062853Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: The History of Ridgebury
DESCRIPTION:Ridgefield History Club: The History of Ridgebury\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nThe history of Ridgebury will be the topic for the Tue. Feb. 17 meeting of the Ridgefield History Club\, a free history discussion program of the Ridgefield Historical Society that will gather at 10 a.m. at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane. \n\n\n\nRori Shapiro\, a Ridgebury resident and Historical Society volunteer\, will lead the conversation\, which is informal and focused on sharing knowledge of Ridgefield’s past. It is broadcast live on Facebook for those who can’t attend in person. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will explore Ridgebury’s history as a place that long functioned as a distinct community within Ridgefield\, examining how its geography\, development\, and residents helped shape a unique identity. We will also discuss the multiple efforts over the years to designate Ridgebury as a historic district\, reflecting on what elements of its past have been lost\, what has been preserved\, and what those choices mean for understanding Ridgebury today. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Historical Society would especially appreciate any information that residents might add to research about Ridgebury. We invite you to attend and share your knowledge. Bring your Ridgebury  related photos\, documents\, and objects for show and tell. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome. Because seating is limited\, advance registration is requested at www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org for information\, email info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-ridgebury/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T110000
DTSTAMP:20251223T182333Z
CREATED:20251221T033537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T182333Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Works in Stone
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\nRidgefield History Club: Works in Stone\n\n\n\nStone walls and stone work will be the topic for the Jan. 20 meeting of the Ridgefield History Club\, a free history discussion program of the Ridgefield Historical Society that will meet at 10 a.m. at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane. \n\n\n\nAssistant Town Historian Betsy Reid will lead the conversation\, which is informal and focused on sharing knowledge of Ridgefield’s past. It is broadcast live on Facebook for those who can’t attend in person. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany of Ridgefield’s early stone walls were made by farmers clearing the land. Later\, ornate pillars and walls topped by lines of upward pointing stones were constructed as entryways to Ridgefield estates and other properties. These works of stone art were probably constructed by immigrant masons who brought their old-world stonework skills across the Atlantic\, said Ms. Reid.  \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Historical Society would especially appreciate any information that residents might add to research about these stone works. We invite you to attend and share your knowledge. Join us for a discussion and slide show of these decorative walls on Jan. 20 at 10 am. Bring related photos\, documents\, andobjects for show and tell. \n\n\n\nBecause seating is limited\, advance registration is requested at ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org; for information\, email info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-works-in-stone/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T110000
DTSTAMP:20251122T183122Z
CREATED:20251122T180534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T183122Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Memories of Bissell’s and Other Ridgefield Pharmacies
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n\n\n\nThe closing of Bissell’s – the end of three centuries of independent local pharmacies in Ridgefield – is the topic for the Tuesday\, Dec. 16\, Ridgefield History Club gathering at 10 a.m. at the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Scott House headquarters\, 4 Sunset Lane. Town Historian Jack Sanders will lead a discussion of the evolution of pharmacies here\, from the earliest days when doctors often compounded medicines themselves\, to the long history of Bissell’s\, which was begun in 1853 by Col. Hiram K. Scott and acquired by pharmacist H.P. Bissell in 1895. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome and attendees are invited to share their own memories\, stories and objects related to Ridgefield’s pharmacies and druggists. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club is an informal community discussion program of the Historical Society. The group meets for an hour on the third Tuesday of every month to explore a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history through shared conversation. Each session is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve these stories for future generations. \n\n\n\nEveryone is invited\, just bring your curiosity and your love of history. Some attend every month\, while others join when a topic holds special meaning for them. Longtime Ridgefield residents and newcomers alike are welcome. This free program is a wonderful way to connect with others and discover new insights into our town’s heritage. For more information\, contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. Parking and seating at the Scott House are limited\, and registration is requested for this free program. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-memories-of-bissells-and-other-ridgefield-pharmacies/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T110000
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: The Historic Homes of the 2025 Holiday House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThe next Ridgefield History Club meeting on Tuesday\, November 18\, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, will welcome house historians Melanie Marks of CT House Histories and April Pereyra of Stoop Sleuths. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMelanie and April have conducted extensive research on the six historic homes that make up the 2025 Ridgefield Holiday House Tour. They will share their research through photos and stories on each home. All are welcome\, whether you are attending the House Tour or just interested in Ridgefield’s homes and history. Participants are invited to share their own memories and stories of these homes and the families who lived in them. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club is an informal community storytelling program of the Historical Society. The group meets for an hour on the third Tuesday of every month to explore a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history through shared conversation. Each session is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve these stories for future generations. The program is also streamed live on Facebook and uploaded to our YouTube channel. \n\n\n\nEveryone is invited\, just bring your curiosity and your love of history. Some attend every month\, while others join when a topic holds special meaning for them. Longtime Ridgefield residents and newcomers alike are welcome. This free program is a wonderful way to connect with others and discover new insights into our town’s heritage. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. Parking and seating at the Scott House are limited\, and registration is requested for this free program. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-the-historic-homes-of-the-2025-holiday-house-tour/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T110000
DTSTAMP:20250918T053831Z
CREATED:20250918T053544Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: A History of St. Stephen's Church
DESCRIPTION:The next Ridgefield History Club meeting on Tuesday\, October 21\, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, will focus on the remarkable history of St. Stephen’s Church\, which is celebrating its 300th anniversary this year. \n\n\n\nRev. Altopp and others from St. Stephen’s will be joining us for a group conversation about the church’s history\, with opportunities to exchange stories and memories about its role in Ridgefield’s past and present. Jack Sanders\, who has written over a dozen books about Ridgefield’s history will also be in attendance. From its founding in 1725\, through the Revolutionary War and centuries of community life\, St. Stephen’s has remained a gathering place for worship\, service\, and history. Participants are encouraged to bring related objects\, photographs\, or recollections to share. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club is an informal community storytelling program of the Historical Society. The group meets for an hour on the third Tuesday of every month to explore a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history through shared conversation. Each session is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve these stories for future generations. The program is also streamed live on Facebook and uploaded to our YouTube channel. \n\n\n\nEveryone is invited\, just bring your curiosity and your love of history. Some attend every month\, while others join when a topic holds special meaning for them. Longtime Ridgefield residents and newcomers alike are welcome. This free program is a wonderful way to connect with others and discover new insights into our town’s heritage. For more information\, contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. Parking and seating at the Scott House are limited\, and registration is requested for this free program:  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-a-history-of-st-stephens-church/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T110000
DTSTAMP:20250902T121323Z
CREATED:20250902T121320Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Schoolhouses of Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:As the new school year gets underway\, on Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 10 am the Ridgefield History Club will discuss Ridgefield’s district schools\, the mostly one-room centers of learning that educated Ridgefield children from the 18th through the first part of the 20th Century. Historian Jack Sanders will lead the discussion and show how many of the old schoolhouses have been repurposed; two are now under the care of the Ridgefield Historical Society. For more information email info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 203-438-5821. Since space is limited\, we request those interested in attending this free informal oral history session at the Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield sign up here: \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-schoolhouses-of-ridgefield/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T110000
DTSTAMP:20250721T040856Z
CREATED:20250715T175029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T040856Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Sports in Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:From CYO basketball to baseball\, Ridgefield is a town that truly celebrates it’s sports teams. Come share your memories of sports in Ridgefield from early morning practices\, stand out participants and memorable coaches.  \n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, August 19\, at 10 a.m. at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, the Ridgefield History Club will focus on sports in Ridgefield. History Club participants are encouraged to participate in the informal discussion and bring photos of Ridgefield’s sports teams. Ridgefield historian Jack Sanders will be in attendance. \n\n\n\nThe History Club is a Ridgefield Historical Society program and admission is free; the programs are broadcast live on the society’s Facebook page. Because space is limited at the Scott House\, advance registration is requested. For more information call 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-sports-in-ridgefield/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T110000
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: When Ridgefield Was a Summer Resort
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n\n\n\nA summer escape for city dwellers \n\n\n\nRidgefield was a popular resort town for several decades around the turn of the 20th Century\, as city dwellers flocked to the town’s clean air and water and its higher elevations and open spaces. The very wealthy built “summer cottages” while the merely well-off flocked to the accommodations built to meet the demand for stays in the country. \n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, July 15\, at 10 a.m. at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, the Ridgefield History Club will focus on this resort era\, with a slide presentation by historian Jack Sanders telling about the hotels — especially Elm Shade Cottages\, Oreneca House\, Bailey Inn\, Ridgefield Inn\, West Lane Inn — that were active from the 1880s till the 1920s. Sanders will also show examples of souvenirs of Ridgefield that were sold to the tourists. History Club participants are encouraged to participate in the informal discussion and bring any souvenirs or photos of Ridgefield’s resort era. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe History Club is a Ridgefield Historical Society program and admission is free; the programs are broadcast live on the society’s Facebook page. Because space is limited at the Scott House\, advance registration is requested. For more information or to register\, please visit ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-when-ridgefield-was-a-summer-resort/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T110000
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Summer Camps
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow did young Ridgefielders spend those endless summer days between “School’s out!” and “Back to School”? \n\n\n\nSummer camps were part of the picture for many\, whether it was at the (then) Boy’s Club\, or the Community Center\, or the Girl Scouts’ Camp Catoonah. There were private camps as well\, like Rabbit Hole Farm. More recently\, Parks & Recreation also offered day camps. There were even camps for adults. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club will devote its June 17 meeting to summer camps\, with a discussion led by Jack Sanders; the club meets at the Ridgefield Historical Society’s headquarters\, the Scott House\, at 4 Sunset Lane. \n\n\n\nHistory Club is an informal history discussion at which participants are invited to share their insights and ask questions. If you have photos or artifacts\, please bring those to share. The free one-hour meeting will begin at 10 a.m. \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome. Space is limited and we ask that people sign up in advance. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, call 203-438-5821 or email info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-summer-camps/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Gardens and Gardening in Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club topic for Tuesday\, May 20\, 2025\, at 10 a.m. will be “Gardens and Gardening in Ridgefield.” Everyone is welcome to attend this free gathering at the Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane. \n\n\n\nJoin us to share your stories about the town’s gardens—whether they were flower beds\, vegetable plots\, or grand estate landscapes. Did you or your family members work as gardeners on any of the estates in Ridgefield? We’ll share photos of Ridgefield’s gardens from years past. Do you remember a time when backyard gardens were a wartime necessity or a neighborhood staple? Were you part of a garden club or involved in school garden projects? What were the go-to nurseries and garden centers in town over the years? Let’s talk about your favorite heirloom vegetables and flowers\, compost piles\, and victory gardens—and the people who kept Ridgefield blooming. Bring your green-thumb memories and help us cultivate a colorful chapter of Ridgefield’s past. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, an informal community storytelling program (it’s not a presentation or lecture) of the Historical Society\, meets for an hour on the third Tuesday of every month to share memories and stories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve all the stories of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. It’s also streamed live on Facebook and is uploaded to our YouTube channel. \n\n\n\nEveryone is invited\, just bring your love of history and your curiosity. Some people come to every session while others attend when the topic is of special interest to them. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. Both longtime residents and newcomers contribute. \n\n\n\nFor more information about this program\, contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org Parking and seating at the Scott House is limited\, and registration is requested for this free program. \n\n\n\nEvent photo caption: Garden of Mary Mitchell\, Ridgefield circa 1925. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-ridgefield-gardens-and-gardening/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T110000
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: 150th Anniversary of the Ridgefield Press
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRidgefield History Club: 150th Anniversary of the Ridgefield Press \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Press is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year\, and the next meeting of the Ridgefield History Club will explore the rich history of this community institution. Join us on Tuesday\, April 15\, at 10 a.m. at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, for an engaging discussion led by Jack Sanders\, former Ridgefield Press editor of more than 40 years and the author of over 10 books on Ridgefield’s history. Sanders will share insights into the newspaper’s evolution\, its role in shaping local journalism\, and memorable stories from its storied past. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen D. Crosby Baxter announced his new monthly publication for the town of Ridgefield in 1875\, he chose the motto\, “Great oaks from little acorns grow.” By the end of that year\, the monthly was a weekly\, its name revised to The Ridgefield Press. Karl S. Nash\, a descendant of Ridgefield settlers\, bought the paper with his brother John Nash in 1937\, and it remained in the family until 2018\, reaching a circulation of more than 7\,000 in the 1990s for a 90% saturation of town households. As it grew under Nash leadership\, The Press (and other weeklies in the organization) became a training ground for aspiring young journalists\, who went on to a variety of careers\, including at the Wall Street Journal\, the New York Times (two Pulitzer Prizes)\, and other national publications. Others went on to law school; at least one became a judge. Many Ridgefield youngsters got their first job as a Press newsboy/girl\, lining up on Thursday afternoons to get papers literally hot off the presses at the Bailey Avenue office. In the 150 years since its founding\, the town’s weekly newspaper has had multiple editors and owners\, all local until 2018\, when it became part of Hearst Media. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRidgefield History Club is an informal history discussion at which participants are invited to share their insights and ask questions. Everyone is welcome to the free one-hour meeting at the Ridgefield Historical Society headquarters in the Scott House. Space is limited and we ask that people sign up in advance here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ridgefield-history-club-150th-anniversary-of-the-ridgefield-press-tickets-1303839782889?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\n\n\nFor more information\, view ridgefieldhidtoricalsoriety.org or call 203-438-5821 or email info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-150th-anniversary-of-the-ridgefield-press/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T110000
DTSTAMP:20250311T035506Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Exploring the Korker Collection
DESCRIPTION:The March 18 meeting of the Ridgefield History Club will be devoted to Clarence Korker’s photographs\, a sampling of the thousands that he created over his more than 40 years at the Ridgefield Photo Shop on Main Street in Ridgefield. Mr. Korker\, who just turned 100\, now lives in Florida. \n\n\n\nKeith Russell\, the Historical Society volunteer who’s been working with the Korker Collection’s negatives and creating the digital scans\, has selected some of his recent favorites to share and will lead the discussion. Jack Sanders\, who has written 10 books on Ridgefield history\, will also be on hand. \n\n\n\nRidgefield History Club is an informal history discussion at which participants are invited to share their insights and ask questions. The free one-hour meeting on Tuesday\, March 18\, 2025 will begin at 10 a.m. at the Ridgefield Historical Society headquarters in the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane. Everyone is welcome. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited and we ask that people sign up in advance here:  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, call 203-438-5821 or email info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. \n\n\n\nPhoto Captions: The Ridgefield Photo Shop\, Main Street\, Ridgefield\, circa 1970\, by Korky Korker and a self-portrait by Korky Korker.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-exploring-the-korker-collection/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T110000
DTSTAMP:20250208T125528Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Exploring the new Ridgefield Encyclopedia
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThe next Ridgefield History Club meeting on Tuesday\, February 18\, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, will be an opportunity to ask any of those nagging questions you may have about the town we live in. Bring your inquiries about Ridgefield’s past and present people\, places\, and events. For example\, Who was the man known as the Ridgefield Hermit during the 19th century and what earned him this mysterious title? This meeting will be an opportunity to have a lively conversation as we explore and find the answers to your questions in the new Ridgefield Encyclopedia\, a compendium of facts that has more than 5\,000 entries. \n\n\n\nThe author is Jack Sanders\, who has written many histories centered on Ridgefield\, and who was editor of The Ridgefield Press for more than 40 years. He’ll be on hand for the meeting to assist in answering your questions and hopes to get some questions that he has not yet answered\, to add to the next edition of the Encyclopedia. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, an informal community storytelling program (it’s not a presentation or lecture) of the Historical Society\, meets for an hour on the third Tuesday of every month to share memories and stories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. Jack Sanders\, who has written over 10 books on Ridgefield’s history will be on hand. The discussion is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve all the stories of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. It’s also streamed live on Facebook and is uploaded to our YouTube channel. \n\n\n\nEveryone is invited\, just bring your love of history and your curiosity. Some people come to every session while others attend when the topic is of special interest to them. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. Both longtime residents and newcomers contribute. All are welcome to this free program. \n\n\n\nCopies of the Ridgefield Encyclopedia are available at the Ridgefield Historical Society and from our friends at Books on the Common for those who’d like to purchase a copy. \n\n\n\nFor more information about this program\, contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org Parking and seating at the Scott House is limited\, and registration is requested for this free program \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-exploring-the-new-ridgefield-encyclopedia/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T110000
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Ridgefield Wintertime Memories
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\n“Wintertime Memories” will be the Ridgefield History Club topic on Tuesday\, January 21\, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane. Everyone is welcome to attend this free gathering. \n\n\n\nShare your stories and memories of winter life in Ridgefield! How did you spend your time on those snowy days? How much colder and snowier were the winters of the 20th Century? Do you recall a particular storm that left a lasting impression? When did pond skating disappear—or has it? What were the best sledding or tobogganing hills in town? And does anyone still have a toboggan or a classic Flexible Flyer? How was your home heated? Coal furnace? Oil burner? Who remembers the portable kerosene heaters that many people bought after a series of wintertime power outages and during the oil shocks of the 1970s? Did you install a wood stove? \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, an informal community storytelling program (it’s not a presentation or lecture) of the Historical Society\, meets for an hour on the third Tuesday of every month to share memories and stories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. Jack Sanders\, who has written over 10 books on Ridgefield’s history will be on hand. The discussion is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve all the stories of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. It’s also streamed live on Facebook and is uploaded to our YouTube channel. \n\n\n\nEveryone is invited\, just bring your love of history and your curiosity. Some people come to every session while others attend when the topic is of special interest to them. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. Both longtime residents and newcomers contribute. \n\n\n\nFor more information about this program\, contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org Parking and seating at the Scott House is limited\, and registration is requested for this free program: \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nCaption for event photo: Francis D. Martin and Nina Coogan ca. 1963 on Lake Mamanasco.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-ridgefield-wintertime-memories/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T110000
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Holiday Baking Traditions
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club will explore holiday baking traditions from Ridgefield’s past at its Dec. 17 meeting at 10 a.m. at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane. Ridgefield Historical Society Collections Manager Betsy Reid will pull out town cookbooks from the archives and highlight some of the cookie recipes. Admission is free. \n\n\n\nDid your family have a traditional favorite that you’d be willing to share with the group? What was the one cookie that you always looked forward to during the holidays? Did anyone like fruitcake? Do you have a cookbook or baking tool that has been in your family for generations? Bring it for ‘show and tell’ and share a favorite recipe and story about it with the group. We’ll even have some of our favorite holiday cookies for everyone to sample. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club is an informal story telling session (it’s not a presentation or lecture) where everyone sits in a circle and shares their memories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion will be recorded and catalogued in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve memories about all of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. You can watch recordings of our past meetings on our Facebook page. \n\n\n\nAttendees are encouraged to share their stories with the group or just come and listen to the fascinating conversation about our town’s past. All are reminded to bring related photos and objects about Ridgefield’s history for ‘show and tell.’ \n\n\n\nBecause parking at the Scott House is limited\, registration is requested to attend. Carpooling is encouraged.  \n\n\n\nFor additional information\, contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-holiday-baking-traditions/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T110000
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Native American Life in Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\nNative American life in Ridgefield is the topic for the next gathering of the Ridgefield History Club at 10am on Tuesday\, November 19\, 2024\, in the Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield\, CT. \, in the Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield\, CT. Jack Sanders who has written over a dozen books about Ridgefield’s history will be in attendance\, as will archaeologist Lynn Marie Wieland. Ridgefield History Club programs are free and open to everyone; new participants are welcome at any time. Come to share memories or just to listen. \n\n\n\nEver wonder what life was like in Ridgefield 10\,000 years ago? Join us as we explore the lifeways of the first people to inhabit these lands. They were hunters and gatherers who subsided off of big game animals like mastodons. We will also be looking at stone tools they left behind in Ridgefield and hear how they were excavated by professional archaeologists. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, an informal community storytelling program (it’s a conversation\, not a lecture) of the Historical Society\, meets for an hour the third Tuesday of every month to share memories and stories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve all the stories of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations.  \n\n\n\nEveryone is invited\, just bring your love of history and your curiosity. Some people come to every session while others attend when the topic is of special interest to them. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. Both longtime residents and newcomers contribute. \n\n\n\nSeating is limited at the Scott House\, so we ask that you register in advance here: \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nFor more information about this free program contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-native-american-life-in-ridgefield/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T110000
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: The Battle of Ridgefield\, a special conversation with Keith Jones
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a special conversation about The Battle of Ridgefield and the latest research discoveries about the event with Keith Jones\, the founding president of the Ridgefield Historical Society and author of the new book\, The Battle of Ridgefield: Benedict Arnold\, the Patriot Militia\, and the Suprising 1777 Battle that Galvanized Revolutionary Connecticut \, for the next gathering of the Ridgefield History Club at 10am on Tuesday\, September 17\, 2024 in the Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield\, CT. Ridgefield History Club programs are free and open to everyone; new participants are welcome at any time. \n\n\n\nMr. Jones will be sharing new information and understanding to the story of inland Connecticut’s largest Revolutionary War engagement\, the April 27\, 1777\, Battle of Ridgefield. Have you ever found anything from the Battle? Bring your Battle of Ridgefield questions for the discussion and your Battle of Ridgefield artifacts\, documents\, and memorabilia for “show and tell”. \n\n\n\nEveryone is invited\, just bring your love of history and your curiosity. Some people come to every session while others attend when the topic is of special interest to them. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. Both longtime residents and newcomers contribute. \n\n\n\nConnecticut State Historian Emeritus Dr. Walter Woodward calls The Battle of Ridgefield: Benedict Arnold\, the Patriot Militia and the Surprising 1777 Battle that Galvanized Revolutionary Connecticut\, “the definitive account of the Battle of Ridgefield for many years to come.”  Books will be available for purchase and signing at the Scott House. Registration is required since seating is limited\, please reister here.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-special-preview-and-conversation-with-keith-jones/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Battle of Ridgefield,Ridgefield History Club
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T110000
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CREATED:20240725T230341Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Ridgefield Scrapbooks through Time
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\n“Ridgefield Scrapbooks through Time” is the topic for the next gathering of the Ridgefield History Club at 10am on Tuesday\, August 20\, 2024 in the Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield\, CT. Jack Sanders\, who has written over 10 books on Ridgefield’s history\, will be on hand as we delve into the past through the lens of old Ridgefield scrapbooks. Ridgefield History Club programs are free and open to everyone; new participants are welcome at any time. Come to share memories or just to listen. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re going to examine Ridgefield scrapbooks from the past and explore these unique time capsules that preserve Ridgefield’s history within their pages. Helen Keeler’s Class of 1947 scrapbook provides insight into life in town during the 1940s and 50s and is filled with memorabilia from plays\, fieldtrips\, clippings\, movie tickets\, war ration books\, and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own scrapbooks\, photographs\, and objects to share their memories and stories of people\, places\, and events from Ridgefield’s past. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, an informal community storytelling program (it’s not a presentation or lecture) of the Historical Society\, meets for an hour the third Tuesday of every month to share memories and stories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve all the stories of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations.  \n\n\n\nEveryone is invited\, just bring your love of history and your curiosity. Some people come to every session while others attend when the topic is of special interest to them. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. Both longtime residents and newcomers contribute. \n\n\n\nSeating is limited at the Scott House\, so we ask that you register in advance here.For more information about this free program visit www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-ridgefield-scrapbooks-through-time/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T110000
DTSTAMP:20240626T170243Z
CREATED:20240619T165726Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Summertime in Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\n“Summertime in Ridgefield” is the topic for the next gathering of the Ridgefield History Club at 10am on Tuesday\, July 16\, 2024 in the Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield\, CT. Jack Sanders\, who haswritten over 10 books on Ridgefield’s history will be on hand. Ridgefield History Club programs are free and open to everyone; new participants are welcome at any time. Come to share memories or just to listen. \n\n\n\nWe encourage attendees to bring their personal recollections of spending summers in Ridgefield through the years. What were your summer jobs\, where did you go swimming\, did you go to summer camp\, do you remember the firemen’s parades and carnivals and the circuses that came to town? How about fireworks displays\, public and private? Bring your related memories\, stories\, photographs\, and objects to share in show and tell! \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, an informal community storytelling program (it’s not a presentation or lecture) of the Historical Society\, meets for an hour the third Tuesday of every month to share memories and stories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve all the stories of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. It’s also streamed live on Facebook and is uploaded to our YouTube channel. \n\n\n\nEveryone is invited\, just bring your love of history and your curiosity. Some people come to every session while others attend when the topic is of special interest to them. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. Both longtime residents and newcomers contribute. \n\n\n\nSeating is limited at the Scott House\, so we ask that you register in advance here.For more information about this free program visit www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or contact the HistoricalSociety at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. \n\n\n\nKids jumping off the float at Great Pond (Martin Park). The photo appeared in the Ridgefield Press in August 1998. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-summertime-in-ridgefield/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T110000
DTSTAMP:20240529T175551Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Lost Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\n“Lost Ridgefield” is the topic for the next gathering of the Ridgefield History Club at 10am on Tuesday\, June 18\, 2024 in the Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield\, CT. Jack Sanders\, who haswritten over 10 books on Ridgefield’s history will be on hand. Ridgefield History Club programs are free and open to everyone; new participants are welcome at any time. Come to share memories or just to listen. \n\n\n\nWe encourage attendees to bring their personal recollections of places in Ridgefield that have vanished over the years. Which buildings\, neighborhoods\, businesses\, and organizations do you remember that are no longer part of our landscape and what happened to them? Join us to learn about and reminisce on significant sites such as the original Jesse Lee Church\, the Casagmo estate\, and the neighborhoods of Prospect Street and Bailey Avenue\, among others. Bring your related memories\, stories\, photographs\, and objects to share in show and tell! \n\n\n\n\nWe encourage attendees to bring their personal recollections of places in Ridgefield that have vanished over the years. Which buildings\, neighborhoods\, businesses\, and organizations do you remember that are no longer part of our landscape and what happened to them? Join us to learn about and reminisce on significant sites such as the original Jesse Lee Church\, the Casagmo estate\, and the neighborhoods of Prospect Street and Bailey Avenue\, among others. Bring your related memories\, stories\, photographs\, and objects to share in show and tell! \n\n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, an informal community storytelling program (it’s not a presentation or lecture) of the Historical Society\, meets for an hour the third Tuesday of every month to share memories and stories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve all the stories of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. It’s also streamed live on Facebook and is uploaded to our YouTube channel. \n\n\n\nEveryone is invited\, just bring your love of history and your curiosity. Some people come to every session while others attend when the topic is of special interest to them. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. Both longtime residents and newcomers contribute. \n\n\n\nSeating is limited at the Scott House\, so we ask that you register in advance here.For more information about this free program visit www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or contact the HistoricalSociety at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-lost-ridgefield/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Remembering Our Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join the Ridgefield History Club on Tuesday\, May 21\, 2024 at 10 a.m. in the Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield\, CT for a conversation about Ridgefielders who contributed to war efforts\, both on the battlefield and at home. If you have mementos of wartime service that you’d be willing to show to the group\, please bring them. \n\n\n\nJack Sanders\, who has written over 10 books on Ridgefield’s history will be in attendance. Ridgefield History Club programs are free and open to everyone; new participants are welcome at any time. Come to share memories or just to listen. \n\n\n\nWe’re asking participants to bring stories of military service to share. Did you\, a family member\, a neighbor\, or friend participate in the defense of our freedom? We want to hear about your experiences and acknowledge your service. We’ll also be discussing the history of the Memorial Day Parade\, Veterans’ Memorial Community Association\, the American Legion\, Veterans of Foreign Wars\, and Marine Corps League in Ridgefield. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, an informal community storytelling program (it’s not a presentation or lecture) of the Historical Society\, meets for an hour the third Tuesday of every month to share memories and stories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve all the stories of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. It’s also streamed live on Facebook and is uploaded to our YouTube channel. \n\n\n\nEveryone is invited\, just bring your love of history and your curiosity. Some people come to every session while others attend when the topic is of special interest to them. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. Both longtime residents and newcomers contribute. \n\n\n\nSeating is limited at the Scott House\, so we ask that you register in advance here: \n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/ridgefield-history-club-remembering-our-veterans-tickets-884940439677 \n\n\n\nFor more information about this free program visit www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. \n\n\n\nPhoto Caption:                                                                                                                                                 Patriotic parade in Ridgefield\, CT in 1942 with prominent local citizens and veterans. On the extreme left is Harry Hull\, WWI vet and later first selectmen; center is Anne Richardson in her AWVS uniform\, B. O. Chisolm to Ms. Richardson’s left\, then Rudolph Marconi and Julius Tulipani.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-remebering-our-veterans/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Ridgefield Restaurants\, Past and Present
DESCRIPTION:“Ridgefield Restaurants\, Past and Present” is the topic for the next gathering of the Ridgefield History Club at 10am on Tuesday\, April 16\, 2024 in the Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield\, CT. Jack Sanders\, who has written over 10 books on Ridgefield’s history will be on hand and he tallied 17 Ridgefield restaurants in existence in 1955\, 35 in 1993\, and 46 in 2015. Ridgefield History Club programs are free and open to everyone; new participants are welcome at any time. Come to share memories or just to listen. \n\n\n\nWe’re asking participants to bring their memories of favorite places to “eat out” in Ridgefield over the years\, whether it was the venue for a very special occasion or the familiar spot “where everybody knows your name.” Think diners\, drive-ins\, dives\, luncheonettes\, soda fountains\, delis\, pizza parlors\, hot dog carts\, etc! We want to hear about old-time restaurants as well as what are the favorites these days (in 50 years\, we’ll have a record of what was the hot thing in 2024). Did you\, a friend\, or family member own or work in one of Ridgefield’s restaurants? If so\, we want to hear from you. What were your favorite Italian\, French\, Irish\, German\, etc dishes in town? Bring your related objects (advertisements\, signs\, ashtrays\, matchbooks\, china\, glasses\, silverware\, etc)\, photographs\, and documents (menus and receipts) for show and tell! \n\n\n\nNina’s Restaurant\, owned by Gene Lavatori\, was a popular gathering place for breakfast and lunch.\n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, an informal community storytelling program (it’s not a presentation or lecture) of the Historical Society\, meets for an hour the third Tuesday of every month to share memories and stories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve all the stories of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. It’s also streamed live on Facebook and is uploaded to our YouTube channel. \n\n\n\nEveryone is invited\, just bring your love of history and your curiosity. Some people come to every session while others attend when the topic is of special interest to them. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. Both longtime residents and newcomers contribute. \n\n\n\nFor more information about this free program\, and to register\, visit www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-restaurants-past-and-present/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T110000
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Ridgefield Place Name Stories
DESCRIPTION:“Ridgefield Place Name Stories” is the topic of the next Ridgefield History Club meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday\, February 20\, 2024 in the Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane. Jack Sanders\, who has written over ten books on Ridgefield history\, will be on hand. Ridgefield History Club programs are free and open to everyone; new participants are welcome at any time. Come to share memories or just to listen. Note: this meeting was postponed from Jan. 16 due to inclement weather. \n\n\n\nHave you ever wondered about how Ridgefield roads and places came to be named? Who and what are these streets named for?: Mopus Bridge Rd.\, Ned’s Mountain Rd.\, Catoonah St.\, Mamanasco Rd.\, Whipstick Rd.\, Florida Hill Rd.\, Ligi’s Way\, Taporneck Court\, Tea House Lane\, Old Sib Rd\, Ramapoo Rd.\, Nod Hill Rd.\, etc. Bring your questions to the next Ridgefield History Club meeting. Join us as we explore the stories behind Ridgefield place names and the connection to local people\, industries and events. If you have any photos or objects related to the topic\, please bring them with you for show and tell! \n\n\n\nOne of the hundreds of locations researched by Jack Sanders and included in his book\, Ridgefield Names\, is Mopus (which incidentally was once the name of a Sanders family cat). Mopus Brook is the little stream that runs under – needless to say – Mopus Bridge and Mopus Bridge Road. It was mentioned as early as 1721 in the “Third Purchase” from the native Indians\, a deed that describes a boundary “crossing the end of a plain ridge of land over Mopoos Brook.” One of the last roads in Ridgefield to be paved\, Mopus Bridge Road was possibly part of General George Washington’s route through Connecticut in 1780 and Walter Hampden\, a renowned Shakespearean actor in his day\, once lived on Mopus Bridge Road. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, an informal community story telling program (it’s not a presentation or lecture) of the Historical Society\, meets for an hour the third Tuesday of every month to discuss the history of Ridgefield and all its villages. Everyone sits in a circle and memories and stories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history are shared. The discussion is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve all the stories of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. Everyone is invited\, just bring your love of history and your curiosity. Some people come to every session while others attend when the topic is of special interest to them. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. \n\n\n\nSeating is limited at the Scott House\, so we ask that you register in advance here. For more information about this free program see www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-ridgefield-place-name-stories/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T100000
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club - Christmas Memories in Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Memories in Ridgefield will be the topic for the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Ridgefield History Club on Tuesday\, December 19\, 2023 at 10am in the historic Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane. Jack Sanders\, who has written over 10 books on Ridgefield history\, will be on hand. Parking at the Scott House is limited and carpooling is recommended. Come to share memories or just to listen. Seating is limited at the Scott House\, so we ask that you register in advance here. \n\n\n\nThis gathering will delve into the rich tapestry of holiday traditions that have woven through the community over the years. What were your family\, neighborhood\, school and church celebrations? Where did your family shop for Christmas gifts and where did you get your Christmas trees? Did you visit with Santa Claus? This meeting will be a delightful exploration of Ridgefield’s history and the enduring spirit of the season. If you have any photos or perhaps a special Christmas gift you’ve saved over the years\, please bring them with you for show and tell! \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, a program of the Historical Society\, meets regularly throughout the year to discuss the history of Ridgefield and all its villages. All are invited: just bring your love of history and your curiosity. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club is an informal community story telling program (it’s not a presentation or lecture) where everyone sits in a circle and shares memories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion will be recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve the memories of all of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. \n\n\n\nFor more information about this free program contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-christmas-memories-in-ridgefield/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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SUMMARY:History Club: Photographing Ridgefield with Clarence Korker
DESCRIPTION:Photographing Ridgefield with Clarence Korker will be the topic for the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Ridgefield History Club on Tuesday\, November 21\, 2023 at 10am in the historic David Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane. Jack Sanders\, who has written 10 books on Ridgefield history\, will be on hand. Parking at the Scott House is limited and carpooling is recommended. Come to share memories or just to listen. Seating is limited at the Scott House\, so we ask that you register in advance. \n\n\n\nClarence “Korky” Korker\, the longtime photographer of Ridgefield people and places\, and the former owner of the Ridgefield Photo Shop snapped thousands of photographs during his forty-year career in the mid-1900s\, which are the now are part of the Ridgefield Historical Society’s collection and currently being digitized. This informal discussion will be devoted to looking at Korker’s streetscapes\, sharing stories\, and reminiscing about how Ridgefield has changed over the years. \n\n\n\nWere you ever photographed by Korky? If you have any photos or objects related to this topic\, please bring them with you for show and tell! \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, a program of the Historical Society\, meets regularly throughout the year to discuss the history of Ridgefield and all its villages. All are invited: just bring your love of history and your curiosity. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club is an informal community story telling program (it’s not a presentation or lecture) where everyone sits in a circle and shares memories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion will be recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve the memories of all of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. \n\n\n\nFor more information about this free program see www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. \n\n\n\nEvent photo: Clarence Korker self-portrait\, circa 1950. From the collection of the Ridgefield Historical Society.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/history-club-korker/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Ridgefield History Club
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SUMMARY:Ridgfield History Club - Silvio Bedini's Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:Silvio Bedini’s Ridgefield will be the topic for the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Ridgefield History Club on Tuesday\, October 17\, 2023 at 10am in the historic David Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane. Jack Sanders\, who has written 10 books on Ridgefield history\, will be on hand. Parking at the Scott House is limited and carpooling is recommended. Come to share memories or just to listen. Seating is limited at the Scott House\, so we ask that you register in advance.  \n\n\n\nOur special guests at this gathering will be Leandra and Peter Bedini\, children of the late historian and author Silvio Bedini. The informal discussion will be devoted to the published histories of Ridgefield and the overall history of the town. Author of the 1958 town history\, Ridgefield in Review\, Silvio Bedini was a curator at the Smithsonian Institution for many years and the author of many books. Historical research was his passion\, which is how when he was asked to produce a brochure for the town’s 250th anniversary celebration it became\, in three months\, a 411-page book. \n\n\n\nIf you have any photos or objects related to the history of Ridgefield\, please bring them with you for show and tell! \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, a program of the Historical Society\, meets regularly throughout the year to discuss the history of Ridgefield and all its villages. All are invited: just bring your love of history and your curiosity. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club is an informal story telling session (it’s not a presentation or lecture) where everyone sits in a circle and shares memories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion will be recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve the memories of all of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. \n\n\n\nFor more information about this free program see www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgfield-history-club-silvio-bedinis-ridgefield/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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