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SUMMARY:Ridgefield's Great Estates Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Ridgefield’s Great Estates Bus Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are sold out\, sign up here to join the waitlist and we’ll let you know if tickets become available: https://forms.gle/gkc6gjrCzo9Seood7 \n\n\n\nMore than 20 grand estates that covered much of Ridgefield a century ago will be the focus of a bus tour presented by the Ridgefield Historical Society\, from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday\, Nov. 7\, 2026. \n\n\n\nTown Historian Jack Sanders\, author of the book\, Ridgefield’s Great Estates\, will bring the group to and sometimes through these grand properties during a 25-mile excursion of the town\, describing the grounds and mansions – some of which are still standing and have been repurposed. Beginning and ending at Jesse Lee Church at 207 Main Street in Ridgefield\, the tour is entirely by mini school bus and will not include walking around or inside buildings. Seating is limited to 16 people and is expected to sell out quickly. Tickets for this unique opportunity are nonrefundable and priced at $75 or discounted at $65 for Ridgefield Historical Society members (members should enter discount code 10OFF at checkout). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor a complete experience\, tour-goers should bring their copies of Ridgefield’s Great Estates\, for illustrations to which Mr. Sanders will be referring throughout the trip. Copies may be ordered as an add-on at checkout and will be distributed at the bus tour. This book can also be purchased from our friends at Books on the Common. A couple of copies will be available on loan for the tour. \n\n\n\nA Fairfield County native and graduate of the College of the Holy Cross\, Jack Sanders retired in 2014 after 45 years as an editor of The Ridgefield Press. He’s written 20 books on Ridgefield history\, and also created and administers the “Old Ridgefield” group on Facebook\, which has more than 13\,000 followers. He and his wife\, Sally\, a retired newspaper editor who is vice president of the Ridgefield Historical Society\, live in a 250-year old farmhouse in Ridgefield. \n\n\n\nPlease do not use the discount code if you are not a member. If you’re not a member of the Historical Society\, we invite 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\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefields-great-estates-bus-tour/
CATEGORIES:Bus Tours
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Clarence Korker’s The Golden Age of Stonehenge – The 1950s
DESCRIPTION:Ridgefield History Club: Clarence Korker’s The Golden Age of Stonehenge – The 1950s\n\n\n\nRidgefield History Club Explores Stonehenge Inn’s Golden Age \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNOTE: NEW DATE \n\n\n\n​This program has been postponed from August and will now take place on Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 at 10am. \n\n\n\nThe glamour and excitement of Ridgefield’s famed Stonehenge Inn during the 1950s will be the focus of the Ridgefield History Club on Tuesday\, Nov. 17\, at 10 a.m. at the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane. Historical Society board member Keith Russell will lead an illustrated group discussion\, “Clarence Korker’s The Golden Age of Stonehenge – The 1950s\,” featuring recently digitized photographs of the inn’s celebrated guests\, staff and social life\, including entertainers Judy Garland and Jackie Cooper. \n\n\n\nJudy Garland and husband Sid Luft at the Stonehenge Inn\, Ridgefield\, CT\, c. 1950s. Photo by Clarence “Korky” Korker.\n\n\n\nClarence “Korky” Korker documented Ridgefield from the mid- to late 20th century through thousands of photographs and negatives. After retiring\, he donated his extensive collection to the Ridgefield Historical Society. Russell has been gradually digitizing the images and adding them to the Society’s online archive. The collection ranges from portraits\, weddings and community gatherings to streetscapes\, commercial buildings and celebrities visiting Stonehenge Inn. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club is an informal community storytelling program of the Ridgefield 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. \n\n\n\nEach 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 the Society’s YouTube channel. Everyone is invited—just bring your curiosity and 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 the 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 online here. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-clarence-korkers-the-golden-age-of-stonehenge-the-1950s/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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SUMMARY:Witness Stones Remembrance Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Witness Stones Remembrance Ceremony\n\n\n\nThe annual Witness Stones Program\, Bearing Witness: A Gathering of Remembrance\, will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday\, November 19\, 2026\, continuing a five-year partnership that gives Ridgefield eighth-grade students the opportunity to uncover and honor the lives of people who were enslaved in the community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStudents have previously researched the lives of enslaved residents of the Historical Society’s Scott House: Quash\, Lidia\, Peter\, Dinah\, and Ann. This year\, the program is expanding to Ridgebury. Grade 8 social studies students in the Ridgefield Public Schools researched the lives of Dorcas and Phillis\, two women enslaved by Captain Timothy Benedict during the mid-to-late 18th century. The project is being presented in partnership with the Ridgefield Public Schools\, the Ridgefield Historical Society\, The Witness Stones Project\, The Meeting House and Ridgefield Congregational Church. \n\n\n\nThe Witness Stones Installation Ceremony is an invitation-only event\, but everyone is invited to watch the program live online. Register here to receive the link to watch the ceremony live: \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/witness-stones-remembrance-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Tellabration 2026
DESCRIPTION:Tellabration 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate the art of storytelling at Ridgefield’s Tellabration 2026 on Saturday\, Nov. 21. Founded in 1988 by PawPaw Pinkerton in Connecticut\, Tellabration has grown into a global tradition\, bringing people together through the power of shared stories. Dr. Darla Shaw will return as M.C. and as a story teller. She recruits and coaches the team of storytellers who each share true four-minute (strictly observed) stories that connect to Ridgefield. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics this year range from a true crime story to stories highlighting the history of the Ridgefield schools to a neighborhood history and reminiscence (“To Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street” by former State Representative John Frey). The other storytellers include Mary Ellen Pagano\, Rob Mayette\, Marc Katz\, Tom McManus\, Gregg Hutchings\, Daryl Noble\, Anne Beatty\, Walter Beatty\, Joan Voss\, and Manette Hutchings.  \n\n\n\nDue to limited parking and seating at the Scott House\, registration is required for this free event. Overflow parking is available several blocks away at the Ridgefield Supply Co. at 29 Prospect Street. If you have mobility issues and can’t walk that distance please contact the Historical Society at info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/tellabration-2026-2/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Silhouettes by Deborah O'Connor
DESCRIPTION:Silhouettes by Deborah O’Connor\n\n\n\nSilhouettes\, a beloved tradition and benefit for the Ridgefield Historical Society\, returns for the holiday season on Sunday December 13\, 2026 from 9am-2pm. This event sells out quickly every year\, so be sure to make your reservation today online here: \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalling all children\, families\, and yes even pets! Silhouettes make a unique holiday gift. Make an appointment here and join us at the historic Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane on Dec. 13 to have beautiful handcut silhouette portraits created for you and your family\, including your dogs and cats. Each silhouette\, starting at $30 each\, is cut in exacting detail by Rhode Island artist Deborah O’Connor. Ms. O’Connor has been practicing this lost art for over forty years. This year silhouettes can also be made from digital profile pictures submitted online in advance. We recommend that all pet silhouette orders be submitted using digital profile photos of your pets (see “Advance Orders” instructions below). \n\n\n\nReservations and Pricing \n\n\n\nThere are just 29 appointments available for this special event. Register here on Zeffy and pay a $30 nonrefundable deposit here which reserves your seat for one in person appointment which will be applied to the total cost of your silhouette(s)\, which start at $30 each and up. Ms. O’Connor can create silhouettes for 1-2 subjects during each 10 minute appointment. If you plan to have silhouettes made for more than 2 subjects\, please book two consecutive 10 minute appointments. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou can purchase just the unframed silhouette\, or you can have it matted and framed for an additional cost. \n\n\n\nOne original unframed silhouette: $30 \n\n\n\nExtra unframed copy of the silhouette: $15 \n\n\n\nThere are optional mat and frame options for additional fees ($10-$60 each). \n\n\n\nMembers of the Ridgefield Historical Society will receive a 10% discount on their total order during check out at the Scott House on Sun. Dec. 13. Not a member? Sign up here to take advantage of this member benefit: https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/support-us/membership/ \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at the Ridgefield Historical Society 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment to check in\, fill out your order form\, and process your payment. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated. Deposits are nonrefundable for late or missed appointments. Parking at the Historical Society is limited and traffic is heavy. Please allocate extra travel time to get to this event. Plan to be with us for about an hour for check-in\, the cutting\, and framing. We appreciate your patience during this process. \n\n\n\nAdvance Orders \n\n\n\nSkip the line and submit your profile photos in digital format in advance on Ms. O’Connor’s website https://thesilhouettelady.com/ and then pick up your completed silhouettes at the Ridgefield Historical Society.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/silhouettes-by-deborah-oconnor-3/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Santa Claus is Coming to Town
DESCRIPTION:Ridgefield History Club: Santa Claus is Coming to Town\n\n\n\nSanta will be represented at the Ridgefield History Club’s holiday gathering on Tuesday\, Dec. 15\, at 10 a.m. where we will look back at some of Ridgefield’s Santas from years past\, greet a current well-known Santa (Bill Dexter\, who’ll be introduced by Dr. Darla Shaw)\, share holiday history and cheer\, and invite you to bring your own holiday stories to share. There may be some surprises! \n\n\n\nCharles Ashbee as Santa\, Ridgefield\, CT\, circa 1955.\n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club is an informal community storytelling program of the Ridgefield 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. \n\n\n\nEach 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 the Society’s YouTube channel. Everyone is invited—just bring your curiosity and 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 the 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 online here: \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-santa-claus-is-coming-to-town/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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