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SUMMARY:The Musket Ball: A Community Celebration of the 1777 Battle of Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:Great history warrants community celebration!  \n\n\n\nJoin friends and neighbors\, mingle with re-enactors\, and party like it’s 1777. The Commanders of the Army and Generals will attend for cocktails\, and Revolutionary Guards will ensure safety.  \n\n\n\nCocktails\, dinner\, dancing\, magic\, art lounge\, and more!   \n\n\n\nFestive attire (black tie not required); plentiful hors d’oeuvres and buffet.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIf you prefer to pay by check\, please write a check payable to the Town of Ridgefield and send to Harriet Hanlon\, 36 Perry Lane\, Ridgefield\, 06877. \n\n\n\nDonations provided by Nod Hill Brewery and Tuck Gin.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/bor-245th-musket-ball-at-lounsbury-house/
LOCATION:Lounsbury House\, 316 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Battle of Ridgefield 245th Anniversary,In-Person,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Battlefield Archaeology Day: Digging for History
DESCRIPTION:Battlefield Archeology Day is a drop-in event. Registration is optional to help the Ridgefield Historical Society understand attendance.   \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\nView/download Event Map\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen Revolutionary War remains — human skeletons and other artifacts  — were discovered in 2019 near Ridgefield’s Main Street\, a research grant was awarded and the historians and archeologists got to work. Since then\, we’ve learned a lot about the remains and the Battle\, and there’s a lot more still to learn.   Meet the field historians and researchers who’ve been studying the Battle of Ridgefield and see demonstrations of the archeological work they do. Watch soil screening and ground penetrating radar in action and participate in metal detecting on the Scott House property. Maybe we’ll find something great! See the Revolutionary War artifacts that have already been found in Ridgefield\, including an authentic musket ball. Great for all ages. Refreshments for all. \n\n\n\nCome when you can.  Come as you are.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/archaeology-day-we-dig-for-history/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Battle of Ridgefield 245th Anniversary,In-Person,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T160000
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SUMMARY:Keeler Tavern: Tavern Tours
DESCRIPTION:Location: Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center\, 152 Main Street \n\n\n\n\n\nKeeler Tavern Museum & History Center is offering free specialty Battle of Ridgefield-themed tours on Saturday\, April 30 and Sunday\, May 1. Tours of the historic tavern museum explore the complex history of what it means to live through war at home. By sharing the experiences of former site residents during the Battle of Ridgefield\, tours complicate some of the Revolutionary War archetypes we’ve been taught: the “ardent patriot\,” the “courageous housewife\,” the “loyal Black servant.”  \n\n\n\nVisitors can also head over to the historic carriage barn for exhibits and activities\, including a History Detectives station for children. \n\n\n\nHours: Saturday\, April 30\, 10:00am to 4:00pm\, Sunday\, May 1\, 11:00 am to 4:00pm. All visitors must check in at the Visitor Center first. Tours go out every twenty minutes and are 45 minutes in length. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is provided by the Keeler Tavern and History Center.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/bor-245th-keeler-tavern-tours/
CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Battle of Ridgefield 245th Anniversary,In-Person,Special Events
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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/
CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Battle of Ridgefield 245th Anniversary,Free Events,In-Person,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Battle of Ridgefield Walking Tours
DESCRIPTION:Location: Meet at Main Street just north of Olcott Way \n\n\n\n\n\nAll tours time slots are full.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRevolutionary War characters\, including Benedict Arnold\, General Tryon\, and Anna Stebbins\, among others will be stationed at several stops along Main Street\, beginning at the Battle of Ridgefield sign north of Casagmo\, and ending with a Tavern Tour at Keeler Tavern. \n\n\n\nEach stop will feature a short\, entertaining\, and informative script. \n\n\n\n\nView/download Event Map
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/bor-245th-walking-tours/
CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Battle of Ridgefield 245th Anniversary,In-Person,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T190000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary War Reenactment Camps
DESCRIPTION:Locations: (click for maps and directions)British encampment: Ballard Park American encampment: Jesse Lee Methodist Church \n\n\n\n\nView/download Event Map\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRevolutionary War reenactors arrive and set up camp for the weekend. Camp Tours and Demonstrations on Saturday April 30 and Sunday May 1 @ 9 am and 2 – 5 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegiments include:  \n\n\n\nContinental Army: the 4th\, 5th\, and 6th Connecticut Regiments; 4th and 5th New York Regiments; 3rd New Jersey Blues and 3rd New Jersey Greys; 2nd Continental Dragoons; 10th Massachusetts Light Infantry Unit; the Lebanon militia. For the Crown: 22nd\, 23rd\, and 54th Regiments of Foot; New Jersey Volunteers; Peters’ Corps of Loyalists; De Lancey’s Brigade; the Royal Artillery Corps; the King’s Rangers; and more.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/revolutionary-war-reenactment-camps/
LOCATION:Ballard Park\, 485 Main St\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Battle of Ridgefield 245th Anniversary,In-Person,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T180000
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SUMMARY:245th Anniversary Weekend Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Concert and Panel Presentation: The Battle of Ridgefield Study: Where we are\, How we got here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\nView/download Event Map\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Historical Society will launch the anniversary weekend with a special event featuring a performance by the Ridgefield High School Symphonic Orchestra\, followed by a panel presentation unveiling the most recent Battle of Ridgefield findings\, based on the discovery of Revolutionary War skeletal remains in late 2019 in Ridgefield.  \n\n\n\nThe panel will be moderated by Connecticut State Historian\, Walter Woodward\, and will include current and Emeritus State Archeologists\, Sarah Sportman and Nick Bellantoni; Heritage Consultants experts David Naumec and Kevin McBride; and author and historian\, Keith Jones. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Program\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRidgefield High School Symphonic Orchestra\n\n\n\nThe orchestra will perform several period pieces including: a Gordon Jacob transcription of English composer William Byrd’s March to the Battell from his Virginal book\, renamed The Earle of Oxforde’s Marche; the first movement of Mozart’s 40th Symphony in G minor composed in 1788\, representing the transition from the Baroque Era to the Classical Era\, which occurred around the time of the Battle of Ridgefield; a brief but delightful String Quartet written by founding father Benjamin Franklin while he was in Paris in 1778; and finally O’er the Hills by American composer Francis Hopkinson\, also written in 1778. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield High School Symphonic Orchestra is an auditioned\, full orchestra that includes winds\, strings\, and percussion.  Formed in 2012 under director Michael McNamara\, the group has become one of the elite ensembles at RHS and the state of Connecticut. \n\n\n\nPanel Presentation: The Battle of Ridgefield Study: Where we are\, How we got here\n\n\n\nModerator: Walter Woodward\, CT State HistorianNick Bellantoni\, Emeritus CT State Archeologist Sarah Sportman\, CT State Archeologist David Naumec and Kevin McBride from Heritage Consultants\, LLCKeith Jones\, historian and author \n\n\n\nThe presentation will feature key learnings from the 2019 discovery of historic remains in Ridgefield\, and how they have altered and impacted what we already know. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is presented in partnership with the Ridgefield Library.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/bor-245th-anniversary-kickoff/
LOCATION:East Ridge Middle School Auditorium\, 10 East Ridge Road\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Battle of Ridgefield 245th Anniversary,In-Person,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220110T080000
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SUMMARY:Open Call: Art Exhibition with Ridgefield Guild of Artists
DESCRIPTION:In honor of our 20th Anniversary\, the Historical Society is partnering with the Ridgefield Guild of Artists on an in-gallery and online exhibition\, Picturing our Past\, which will be on view from March 12 through April 2\, 2022. For more information\, please visit the exhibition page on the Ridgefield Guild of Artists website\, where you can also sign up and submit your entry now through Saturday\, February 26. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition takes inspiration from the Historical Society’s collections and Ridgefield’s rich historical\, cultural\, and architectural heritage. To make an appointment\, please email Betsy Reid\, Collections Manager\, at breid@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 203-438-5821 to look at town artifacts.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/open-call-art-exhibition-with-ridgefield-guild-of-artists/
CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Exhibits,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Holiday Gift Shop
DESCRIPTION:Open Hours:\n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 4 from 10 am to 3 pmTuesday\, December 7 from 1 to 5 pmWednesday\, December 8 from 1 to 5 pmThursday\, December 9 from 1 to 5 pmTuesday\, December 14 from 1 to 5 pmWednesday\, December 15 from 1 to 5 pmThursday\, December 16 from 1 to 5 pmTuesday\, December 21 from 1 to 5 pmWednesday\, December 22 from 1 to 5 pm\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrop in to the Scott House to purchase books\, maps\, handmade scarves/shawls\, knitted socks\, jewelry\, ornaments\, and more. Most Items are discounted for members of the Society. \n\n\n\nBooks include:\n\n\n\nConnecticut SchoolhousesFarmers Against the CrownFive Village WalksHidden HistoryRidgefield 1900-1950Ridgefield ChroniclesRidgefield in ReviewWicked Ridgefield\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther items include:\n\n\n\nNative American maps of ConnecticutPewter ornamentsPostcardsJewelryHand-turned wooden ornaments
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/holiday-gift-shop-2021/
CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,In-Person,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Silhouettes By Deborah O'Connor
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nIf you are coming in person or picking up an order\, please come to the Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT 06877. \n  \n\n\n\nOur annual signature silhouettes event is back just in time for the holidays! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nEach silhouette is cut entirely freehand\, by eye\, not drawn or traced. All ages and pets are welcome. The sitting time for each subject is just five minutes. \n\n\n\nExtra copies can be cut along with the original silhouette and are offered at one half of the price of the original cut. Each silhouette is cut from black paper and can be mounted on card stock while you wait. \n\n\n\nPreparing Your Subject\n\n\n\nSubjects should dress in attire that you would like to have captured in the silhouette. Details will show\, so include bows\, ribbons\, neckties\, collars\, hats\, suit jackets\, eyeglasses\, etc. \n\n\n\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nEach silhouette subject costs $35 for non-members\, $30 for members.\nYou may order additional copies of a subject for $15 per copy. (Maximum of three additional copies.)\nMats and frames will be available for purchase as well.\nPayments can be made by check\, cash\, or credit card at the Scott House on the day of the event.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nNote: All appointments have been filled. Preorders are closed for this year. \n\n  \n\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/silhouettes-by-deborah-oconnor/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Special Events
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