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SUMMARY:Faces from the Past: A History Mystery that Connects a Family to Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets Here\n\n\n\n\nFaces from the Past: A History Mystery that Connects a Family to Ridgefield\n\n\n\nNote: This program was scheduled for Sun. Feb. 1 but because of illness has been postponed to Sun. March 15\, 2026 at 2 pm. \n\n\n\nA family lost\, now found through the collision of serendipity and sheer luck. A prominent foundational Ridgefield family whose revolutionary story has been forgotten for 200 years\, will now be revealed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSix portraits from the early 19th Century comprise a remarkable art and history mystery\, which began in Ridgefield. Their story will be revealed on Sunday\, March 15\, at 2 p.m. at Lounsbury House at 316 Main St. in Ridgefield\, CT by Melanie Beal Marks\, principal researcher and owner of CT House Histories\, who is a member of the Historic Preservation Committee of the Ridgefield Historical Society. This program\, co-sponsored by Lounsbury House\, is part of the Ridgefield Historical Society’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of America in 2026. \n\n\n\nAs the national Semiquincentennial celebration begins\, it’s fitting to observe that the patriarch of this family\, Benjamin Lynes\, was personally involved in the Revolutionary War\, as a Redding teenager taken captive by British troops and then as an American soldier\, serving at West Point. He was a longtime prominent resident of Ridgebury and is one of 14 Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Ridgebury Cemetery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe six portraits from the Lynes family will be on loan from a private collector for the afternoon program and this presentation will mark the very first time this collection of portraits has been seen publicly. There will be ample opportunity to see these paintings\, done by at least two different artists (unknown). Come learn about the subjects’ storied lives while living in Ridgefield\, New York City and Norwalk and discover how these portraits landed in the hands of the current owner. \n\n\n\nMelanie Beal Marks\, whose meticulous house histories bring a wealth of documented information to homeowners who engage her\, is also recognized for her knowledge of the itinerant portraitist Ammi Phillips. In 2022\, she helped organize an exhibit of Phillips’ work with the Kent Historical Society. Melanie had been studying Ammi Phillips\, also known as the “Kent Limner\,” for several years\, helping to establish provenance for paintings done nearly 200 years ago. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Jan 25 Melanie will share the story of how the Lynes portraits came to her attention and how she found the keys to unlocking the mystery of who this group of portraits included. She’ll share the stories of Patriot and patriarch\, Benjamin Lynes’ five children but will focus in on his son\, Samuel\, Samuel’s wife\, and their daughter and her husband. Their portraits will also be on display – as well as that of Benjamin’s wife. It’s a story of many twists\, a genealogical/historical mystery\, now solved. \n\n\n\nTickets for this program are limited\, nonrefundable\, and available from the Ridgefield Historical Society at ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org Refreshments will be served. The media sponsor for this event is Bedford and New Canaan Magazine. For more information contact info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/faces-from-the-past-a-history-mystery-that-connects-a-family-to-ridgefield/
LOCATION:Lounsbury House\, 316 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:America 250
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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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SUMMARY:Ridgefield Neighbors & Newcomers Non-profit Fair
DESCRIPTION:Ridgefield Neighbors & Newcomers Non-profit Fair\n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Historical Society is pleased to participate in the second annual Ridgefield Non-Profit Fair\, hosted by Ridgefield Neighbors and Newcomers on Sunday\, April 19\, 2025\, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Yanity Gym at 60 Prospect Street in Ridgefield\, CT. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis free community event offers an opportunity for residents to explore local organizations and discover ways to get involved. Visitors to our table can learn about Ridgefield’s rich history\, our exciting projects\, upcoming programs\, volunteer opportunities\, and how to support our mission of preserving and sharing the town’s heritage. We look forward to connecting with community members and welcoming new friends to the Historical Society! \n\n\n\nRidgefield Neighbors and Newcomers\, formerly known as the Newcomers Club of Ridgefield for over 50 years\, recently changed their name and mission to deepen their connections to the Ridgefield community. They are a non-profit organization dedicated to inspired events and meaningful social opportunities that bring together members from Ridgefield and surrounding communities. They can be reached at ridgefieldnewcomers.org or info@ridgefieldnewcomers.org \n\n\n\nFor more information about the Ridgefield Historical Society contact: info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-neighbors-newcomers-non-profit-fair/
LOCATION:Yanity Gym\, 60 Prospect Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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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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SUMMARY:Discoveries of the Battle of Ridgefield Archaeology Project
DESCRIPTION:Discoveries of the Battle of Ridgefield Archaeology Project\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBattle of Ridgefield Archaeological Study Leads to new Understanding of the Action \n\n\n\nIn the year leading up to the American 250th celebration\, a team of archaeologists has found exciting new evidence that adds to the understanding of the Battle of Ridgefield and its place in the history of the United States. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Kevin McBride\, principal investigator for Heritage Consultants LLC\, led the work in this second study sponsored by the Ridgefield Historical Society under a National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program grant. He will talk about the team’s findings on Thursday\, April 23\, at 6:30 p.m. in a free illustrated presentation at the Ridgefield Library\, 472 Main Street. This event is co-sponsored by the Ridgefield Historical Society and the Ridgefield Library and is part of both organizations’ commemoration of the 250th anniversary of America in 2026. Admission is free\, thanks to the Battlefield Grant\, but registration is required here. \n\n\n\nThe archaeologists who spent time in Ridgefield last spring\, summer and fall were informed by historical research done under the historical society’s 2021 N.P.S. grant and with that documentation they focused on likely areas where artifacts indicating fighting might be found. The many objects the group discovered presented several surprises that appear to change the historical record. \n\n\n\nDr. McBride will explain how his team worked and share the discoveries made in this latest battlefield study. It’s become clear that the Battle of Ridgefield encompassed at least four engagements\, with harassment of the British continuing from Ridgebury right through the center of town to their overnight encampment south of the village. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe formal report by Heritage Consultants LLC will be released later in 2026; it will be available on the Ridgefield Historical Society website.  \n\n\n\nKevin McBride is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Connecticut and the former Director of Research at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center. He has conducted archaeological and historical research throughout New England\, Block Island\, Baja Mexico\, the Caribbean\, and Portugal. His research interests include Indigenous and Colonial cultural and historical landscapes\, maritime adaptations\, historical archaeology\, underwater archaeology\, and battlefield archaeology. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Museum of Natural History and of the Governor’s Task Force on Indian Affairs. He has written numerous articles on Native American and Colonial archaeology\, ethnohistory\, archaeobotany\, underwater archaeology\, and battlefield archaeology. \n\n\n\nContact 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/discoveries-of-the-battle-of-ridgefield-archaeology-project/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Library\, 472 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Battle of Ridgefield
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SUMMARY:Battle of Ridgefield Walking Tours
DESCRIPTION:Battle of Ridgefield Walking Tours\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, April 25\, 2026 the Ridgefield Historical Society\, in partnership with theKeeler Tavern Museum and History Center\, will host one hour long walking tours at 10:30am\, 11:00am\, 11:30am\, and 12:00pm to commemorate the 249th Anniversary of the Battle of Ridgefield\, which took place on April 27\, 1777. This was the only inland engagement of the Revolutionary War fought in Connecticut and we remember the courage of a vastly outnumbered Patriot force led by Generals David Wooster\, Benedict Arnold\, and Gold Selleck Silliman\, who confronted a force of 2\,000 British troops that had burned Danbury. This program is part of the Ridgefield Historical Society’s and Keeler Tavern Museum’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of America in 2026. \n\n\n\nThe Battle of Ridgefield Walking Tour is a “living history” event produced by the Ridgefield Historical Society under the direction of local luminary Dr. Darla Shaw. Revolutionary War characters will be brought to life by actors in period costumes\, including Benedict Arnold\, General Tryon\, and Anna Stebbins\, among others\, who will be stationed at stops along the east side of Main Street\, beginning at the Battle of Ridgefield sign at the Casagmo Condominium Association\, and ending at the British cannonball lodged in the cornerpost of Keeler Tavern Museum. The tour is around one mile long\, approximately an hour in length\, and each stop will feature a short\, entertaining\, and informative performance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTours will take place rain or shine and will be capped at 20 people per group. Park at the nearest public lot\, walk to the meeting location on Main Street at the entrance of Casagmo Condominium Association\, and check in no later than 10 minutes before your tour departure time as tours will depart promptly. If you’re late or miss your tour\, we unfortunately won’t be able to add you to another tour. \n\n\n\nTickets are limited\, nonrefundable\, and are expected to sell out quickly as they do every year: $25 per person for general admission and discounted at $20 per person for Ridgefield Historical Society members (members should enter discount code 5OFF at checkout). If you’re not a member of the Historical Society\, we welcome you to join by clicking HERE. If you are unsure of your membership status\, contact info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin a Tour of Keeler Tavern Museum after the Battle of Ridgefield Walking Tour \n\n\n\nTo commemorate the Battle of Ridgefield\, KTM&HC will offer FREE site admission all day on Saturday\, April 25th.  \n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, April 25\, KTM&HC museum interpreters will lead abbreviated\, 30-minute “War at Home” tours at 11:30am\, 12pm\, 12:30pm\, 1pm\, 1:30pm\, 2pm\, 2:30pm\, and 3pm. Registration is not required. Tours begin at the front door of the museum\, where visitors will view the cannonball fired by British soldiers as they attacked T. Keeler’s Inn during the Battle of Ridgefield – still lodged in the cornerpost of the building\, almost 250 years later!   \n\n\n\nIn KTM&HC’s “War at Home” tours\, visitors will go beyond the battlefield to learn about the experiences of the residents of our site during the Battle of Ridgefield. Discover how the members of the Keeler household navigated community division and the war’s impact on families\, and discuss how we remember the events today.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/battle-of-ridgefield-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Battle of Ridgefield
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SUMMARY:The Remembrance Ball
DESCRIPTION:The Remembrance Ball\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, the Cannon Ridge Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is honored to extend an invitation to a commemorative evening in Ridgefield\, Connecticut. \n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, April 25\, 2026\, the Cannon Ridge Chapter will host the Remembrance Ball at the historic Lounsbury House. This black-tie gala commemorates our Nation’s Semiquincentennial\, pays tribute to those who fought for American independence\, and respectfully honors all sacrifices made at the Battle of Ridgefield.  We will also be hosting a parade and wreath laying ceremony that afternoon attended by the Governor’s Horse Guards.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGold’s Dragoons of Westport will also be joining us to pay tribute to the great-grandson of their founder and fellow Gold’s Dragoon\, Patriot Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Gould of Fairfield\, who was killed in action as he led his men during some of the fiercest fighting of the Battle of Ridgefield. In addition\, the Ridgefield Historical Society will share a preview of its forthcoming Battle of Ridgefield documentary about exciting archaeological discoveries made during the Society’s National Park Service-supported research. This dramatic new film will bring to light fresh insight that advances the historical record of the 1777 battle. Keith Marshall Jones III\, author and the definitive voice of the Battle of Ridgefield\, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.  \n\n\n\nThe evening will feature an exceptional dinner prepared by Chef Forrest Pasternack\, trained at the Culinary Institute of America. The menu will be rooted in the revolutionary era and inspired by the storied hospitality of George and Martha Washington. Thereafter\, guests will be invited to dance\, and to participate in a charitable bidding\, reflecting the long-held tradition of society assembling in fellowship and service to the common good.   \n\n\n\nComplete event details and ticket information may be found here:  TheRemembranceBall.fundraiser.support \n\n\n\nAdditional information regarding the service of Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Gould\, sponsorship opportunities\, program advertisements including memorials to Patriots\, clans and organizations\, charitable contributions\, and general practicalities is available on the gala website. \n\n\n\nProceeds from the Remembrance Ball will remain local to Connecticut and New York and will support the Cannon Ridge Chapter’s charitable initiatives in education\, patriotism—particularly service to veterans and their families—and historic preservation. \n\n\n\nWe would be delighted by the pleasure of your company and hope you will join us for this meaningful occasion. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/the-remembrance-ball/
LOCATION:Lounsbury House\, 316 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Battle of Ridgefield
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