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!
This Independence Day, the Ridgefield Historical Society will again be celebrating Let Freedom Ring. All are welcome to join us, or partake independently with a bell of your very own.
Join the July Ridgefield History Club where we will reminisce and share recollections of favorite Ridgefield stores and businesses — past and present.
Meet the Ridgefield Historical Society outside Town Hall at Ridgefield's annual Summerfest.
It's July and Ridgefield Schools are not in session, but the Peter Parley Schoolhouse is open and welcoming students of all ages. No homework. No pressure. Just a wafting breeze and a glimpse into Ridgefield past.