This exhibit at Ridgefield Town Hall focuses on the New Yorkers who summered in Ridgefield, as well as the immigrants who built the infrastructure that supported the opulent lifestyle of the Gilded Age.
The Battle of Ridgefield remains a formative and defining event in our town. Visit Town Hall (weekdays 8:30am – 4:30pm) for an exhibit featuring relevant artifacts and photos, from reenactment souvenirs to a replica of a uniform from His Majesty’s 4th Regiment of Foot. Plus, lots more.
Join the Ridgefield Historical Society as we commemorate the 246th Anniversary of the Battle of Ridgefield, which took place on April 27, 1777 and was a pivotal engagement in the Revolutionary War—pitting Patriots against Loyalists and awakening local patriotic sentiment in Connecticut. The tour is produced by the Ridgefield Historical Society under the direction of local luminary Dr. […]
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Join the fun at the Lounsbury House as we present a Gilded Age Tea, featuring Kandie Carle, "The Victorian Lady," and a fine assortment of tea and treats.
Early this May, the Town of Ridgefield will be dedicating a special tree to the memory of those lost in the Coronavirus pandemic. The tree, an 'Autumn Brilliance' Amelanchier, was planted outside the Ridgefield Historical Society in April 2022 and has begun flowering this spring. The ceremony — open to all — will include words […]
The Ridgefield History Club, a program of the Ridgefield Historical Society, is an informal monthly gathering in which attendees speak and reminisce together about a particular topic in Ridgefield history. This inaugural meeting in May 2023 is an open event with no predetermined topic. You may learn more about the Ridgefield History Club here. Registration […]
Summer beckons, but it's opening day at the Peter Parley School
The Ridgefield Historical Society will be at Pride in the Park with a display of photos of queer Ridgefielders from the past along with fun trivia. Stop by our table to learn more about Ridgefield's LGBTQIA+ history and to say hello!
This event has been cancelled. If you were planning to attend, please visit us on Sunday, June 25 or a subsequent date. We apologize for any inconveniences and hope you enjoy this beautiful day.
The Ridgefield History Club, a program of the Ridgefield Historical Society, is an informal monthly gathering in which attendees speak and reminisce together about a particular topic in Ridgefield history. The topic for the June 20th meeting is Ridgefield’s Italian community. Jack Sanders, who has written 10 books on Ridgefield history, will be on hand. […]
Ridgefield Schools released earlier this week, but the Peter Parley Schoolhouse is open and welcomes students of all ages.
It's July in Ridgefield CT and that means one very important thing — it's time find Waldo!