The school bell will be ringing to herald the new school year as Ridgefield students get ready to return to school, it may be fun to see what school was like centuries ago.
Town historian Jack Sanders will present the homes and people of the proposed Olmstead Lane town historic district at a meeting of the Ridgefield History Club.
Enjoy guided tours of the vault, access to seldom seen Ridgefield artifacts from past centuries, and a chance to meet and mingle with fellow history enthusiasts.
Visitors are invited to learn about the Ridgefield boy who attended the school and went on to become the beloved president of the University of Minnesota.
Explore the stories, people, businesses, and changing landmarks of southern Main Street on a 90-minute walking tour with author and town historian Jack Sanders.
Join a special 250th anniversary journey through the landscape of the Battle of Ridgefield, guided by Dr. David Naumec, battlefield historian and archaeologist, who helped uncover new evidence about the events of April 27, 1777.
Town Historian Jack Sanders will compare historic and modern views of Ridgefield in a lively illustrated program exploring how the town has evolved from the late 19th century to today.
The Ridgefield Historical Society invites members to its annual meeting on Oct. 20 to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments and look ahead to an exciting 2027 filled with major programs, partnerships, and the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Ridgefield.
Celebrate Halloween at the historic Peter Parley Schoolhouse with costumes, treats, and spooky stories from Ridgefield’s past during the final open house of the 2026 season.
Explore the grand estates that once shaped Ridgefield’s landscape on a 25-mile bus tour led by Town Historian Jack Sanders, author of Ridgefield’s Great Estates.
Step back into Stonehenge Inn’s glamorous 1950s heyday with Keith Russell through recently digitized photographs by Ridgefield photographer Clarence “Korky” Korker.
Watch live online as Ridgefield’s 8th-grade students present their research and reflections honoring the lives of Dorcas and Phillis.