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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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SUMMARY:Volunteer BBQ
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield Historical Society is kicking off summer with a volunteer BBQ on the lawn of the Scott House! We are so grateful to all those who volunteer their time in support of our mission. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a day with Historical Society friends as we decorate our little Scott House float for the parade the next day. Kindly RSVP to info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/volunteer-bbq/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day Parade\n\n\n\nOn Monday\, May 25 at 11:30 a.m.\, the Ridgefield Historical Society will join Ridgefield’s Memorial Day Parade with a float honoring the countless residents who gave their lives in service to the nation\, as we mark the 250th anniversary of America this year. Volunteers and staff will be walking alongside the float. The parade begins at 11:30 a.m. with a rifle salute at the veterans monument in front of Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church\, 207 Main Street\, and concludes with ceremonies at Ballard Park. If you’d like to walk with us in the parade contact: info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/memorial-day-parade/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Last Sundays at the Schoolhouse
DESCRIPTION:Last Sundays at the Schoolhouse\n\n\n\nThe Peter Parley/West Lane District Schoolhouse\, now a small museum operated by the Ridgefield Historical Society\, will begin its seasonal open houses on Sunday\, May 31\, from 1 to 4 p.m. Other Sunday open houses will take place June 28\, July 26\, Aug. 30\, Sept. 27 and Oct. 25\, from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission to the schoolhouse is free\, donations are accepted. \n\n\n\nDuring each open house\, guests are invited to tour the one-room school (last used by students in 1915) and learn about how Ridgefield’s district schools were organized and what has become of the structures where 18th\, 19th and some 20th Century Ridgefielders received all of their education. Ridgefield Town Historian Jack Sanders and his wife Sally\, volunteers with the Historical Society\, will be on hand to answer questions.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/last-sundays-at-the-schoolhouse-4/
LOCATION:Peter Parley Schoolhouse\, West Lane at South Salem Rd\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peter Parley Schoolhouse
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SUMMARY:Mad For Modern: A Japanese Influenced Modern\, House Talk & Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\n\nTour a remarkable 1930s home featuring a carefully curated collection of art and furniture\, walk its peaceful Japanese-inspired garden\, and learn more about the legacy of the man who built it – all in one exclusive afternoon in June as the Ridgefield Historical Society kicks off its “Mad for Modern” series. \n\n\n\n\n“Japanese-influenced Modern: House Talk and Garden Walk” will be held 3-6 p.m. Sunday\, June 7. Advance reservation required. Tickets on sale now at ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/programs-events. \n\n\n\nThe event is the first program in a new series presented by the Historical Society on architecture\, design and the built environment of Ridgefield’s modern and postmodern era. Developed under the W. Arthur Architectural Archives\, the “Mad for Modern” series will explore the town’s 20th-century transformation through evolving design practices\, materials and patterns of suburban growth.  \n\n\n\nThe tour will give enthusiasts of Modernism a peek at its earliest influences\, as the house itself features the strong indoor-outdoor connection and use of glass that later became hallmarks of Modern architecture. The extensive gardens\, heavily influenced by Japanese principles of harmony in nature\, are at a peak spring bloom in early June. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The event is designed to share both architectural features of the house and the important 20th century impact of its former owner\,” said Stephen Bartkus\, executive director of the Ridgefield Historical Society\, “Paolino Gerli\, who spent summers in Ridgefield through the ’30s\, built an American silk trade that continues still today\, and helped rebuild post-war Japanese-U.S. trade.” \n\n\n\n\n\nThe afternoon will feature a talk indoors by cultural historian and family descendent E. Michael Gerli. The group will move outdoors with a guided walk through the gardens\, complete with koi pond and Japanese tea house. The event concludes with drinks and light refreshments. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs an organization dedicated to history and preservation\, the Ridgefield Historical Society explores the full sweep of Ridgefield’s history\, from its well-known colonial times to the post-WWII era and its impact on the town’s trajectory and growth throughout the last century. \n\n\n\n\nTickets for this program are $75 per person and $65 per person for Ridgefield Historical Society members (members should enter discount code 10OFF at checkout). PLEASE DO NOT USE THE DISCOUNT CODE IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER. 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. Tickets are limited\, nonrefundable and available only in advance. Location details provided with reservation. The event will take place rain or shine. For more information contact info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/mad-for-modern-a-japanese-influenced-modern-with-a-story/
LOCATION:At a private residence in Ridgefield
CATEGORIES:Mad For Modern
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