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SUMMARY:Here Lyes Ye Body: A Talk and Walk
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets Here\n\n\n\n\nUPDATE 10/8/2025: \n\n\n\nAll spaces for the cemetery walk on Sun. Nov. 16 are sold out. Tickets are still available for the talk at Lounsbury House on Sat. Nov. 15. If you purchase a ticket now as of 10/8/2025 you will only be able to attend the talk at Lounsbury House on Sat. Nov. 15 and you will not be able to attend the walk in the cemetery. \n\n\n\nA special two-part talk & walk program\, presented by the Ridgefield Historical Society and Lounsbury House\, will introduce some fascinating characters and families\, all now permanent residents of Ridgefield. \n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, November 15\, 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Lounsbury House\, 316 Main Street\, step into the past for a spellbinding afternoon of history\, storytelling\, and discovery as acclaimed broadcaster and poet Ira Joe Fisher interviews local historian and author Jack Sanders about his fascinating book\, Here Lyes Ye Body. Sanders will share insights on our historic cemeteries and forgotten tales of generations past. With Fisher’s thoughtful questions and Sanders’ deep knowledge and wit\, the discussion will uncover the rich narratives carved into old gravestones\, revealing stories of the people that came before us. Their conversation will be followed by an opportunity for audience questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJack Sanders\, the former editor of the Ridgefield Press for 45 years and author of over 10 books on Ridgefield’s history\, spent many years visiting town cemeteries\, both as a person devoted to the history of Ridgefield and as a volunteer for FindAGrave.com\, a 30-year-old community effort that now has more than 250 million entries of individual memorials. Inspired by the wealth of material written in stone\, Sanders followed up with further research\, which led to his book Here Lyes Ye Body\, published in 2022. \n\n\n\nCopies of Here Lyes Ye Body will be available for purchase from our friends at Books on the Common located at 404 Main St. in advance of the program and at the door\, and attendees will have the opportunity to have them signed by Jack Sanders after the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUPDATE 10/8/2025: \n\n\n\nAll spaces for the cemetery walk on Sun. Nov. 16 are sold out. Tickets are still available for the talk at Lounsbury House on Sat. Nov. 15.  If you purchase a ticket now as of 10/2/2025 you will only be able to attend the talk at Lounsbury House on Sat. Nov. 15 and you will not be able to attend the walk in the cemetery. \n\n\n\nA discussion of cemeteries calls for a field trip\, and Sanders will lead a walk (NOW SOLD OUT as of 10/8/2025) through the six cemeteries that make up the cemetery (bounded by North Salem Road\, Mapleshade Road and North Street in Ridgefield) on Sunday\, Nov. 16\, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. He’ll point out notable graves and tell the stories of their “owners.” Participants should expect a mile of walking over uneven lawn. Please carpool and park at Mapleshade Cemetery (entrance at North Street/Mapleshade Road). \n\n\n\nTickets are limited\, non-refundable\, and expected to sell out quickly. Tickets for the Saturday Talk ONLY are $15 for members of Lounsbury House or the Ridgefield Historical Society\, $20 for those who are not yet members. You will not be able to attend the cemetery walk for tickets purchased after 10/8/2025. \n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets Here\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, call 203-438-5821 or email info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org \n\n\n\nThank you to D. Colabella Art Gallery\, Books on the Common and Local-Insta for their sponsorship support.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/here-lyes-ye-body-a-talk-and-walk/
LOCATION:Lounsbury House\, 316 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T183000
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SUMMARY:Benedict Arnold: Connecticut’s Most Misunderstood Traitor
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n\n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.\, the Ridgefield Historical Society will host Mike Allen\, former journalist and producer of the podcast Amazing Tales About History\, who will present an illustrated talk\, “Benedict Arnold: Connecticut’s Most Misunderstood Traitor\,” at St. Stephen’s Church North Hall\, 353 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, CT. \n\n\n\nWhile Benedict Arnold is known locally as a hero of the Battle of Ridgefield\, Allen will explore Arnold’s life\, battlefield achievements\, and ultimate betrayal\, including a detailed look at his attempt to hand over West Point to the British. \n\n\n\nTickets are limited and non-refundable: $15 for Ridgefield Historical Society members and $20 for those who are not yet members. Tickets are available online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/benedict-arnold-connecticuts-most-misunderstood-traitor \n\n\n\nTo become a member of the Ridgefield Historical Society to enjoy discounted admission and other benefits\, go to: https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/support-us/membership/ \n\n\n\nBenedict Arnold’s name is synonymous with being a traitor. At an important point in the Revolutionary War\, he orchestrated the handover of top-secret plans about the Patriots’ most important fort\, West Point\, to British spy John Andre. The plot unraveled; otherwise\, the outcome of the fight for independence may have had a different ending. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen looking at reasons for his traitorous behavior\, his shattered dreams growing up in Norwich are often overlooked. Following the rapid\, consecutive deaths of three children\, and a sharp downturn in his business\, Benedict Arnold’s father turned to alcohol. His dependence led to the collapse of his business and the ruination of the family’s finances. The family thus had to abandon plans to send Benedict to Yale. Their social status collapsed. The teenager endured public ridicule when he had to routinely retrieve his inebriated father at taverns and from the local jail after his arrests for public drunkenness. All of this left young Arnold bitter and feeling somewhat cheated as well as under-appreciated in life\, despite his considerable talents. \n\n\n\nBefore he switched allegiances and joined the British\, Arnold was considered among the finest of all military leaders on the Patriot side – a reputation that was well earned on several battlefields\, including in Ridgefield. He was highly admired and trusted by George Washington. His brave exploits\, though\, left him virtually unable to walk\, having been badly wounded twice in the same leg. Despite his success and sacrifices\, promotions and honor eluded him. The impatient Arnold never seemed to see his own shortcomings in the art of diplomacy as playing a role in his situation. Criticism of his administrative leadership in Philadelphia led to a reprimand from Washington\, an action that ultimately drove him to seek prestige\, a higher rank\, and more money fighting for the British. \n\n\n\nMike Allen uses his background in journalism\, radio broadcasting\, podcasting and public speaking to bring history to life. He has hosted and produced the weekly podcast Amazing Tales About History since 2021\, where he interviews experts on a variety of historical topics. Mike’s journalism career includes documentary production at NPR’s Boston affiliate WBUR as well as being news director at Connecticut radio station  i-95 FM (WRKI-FM). He’s also been published in The New York Times. Mike served as Press Secretary to the Mayor of Danbury\, and\, during a subsequent\, 25-year corporate career\, he worked\, lived\, and traveled internationally\, specializing in marketing\, communications\, and public speaking. Mike has lived in Connecticut for more than 50 years and currently resides in Danbury. \n\n\n\nFor more information contact the Ridgefield Historical Society at info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821\, or view ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. \n\n\n\nPainting: Benedict Arnold by Thomas Hart – From the Anne S. K. Brown Collection at Brown University \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/benedict-arnold-connecticuts-most-misunderstood-traitor/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 353 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Battle of Ridgefield
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SUMMARY:Last Sundays at the Schoolhouse
DESCRIPTION:SCHOOLHOUSE HALLOWEEN \n\n\n\nNo tricks\, just treats at the Peter Parley Schoolhouse on Sunday\, Oct. 26\, from 1 to 4. Come in costume and chat with the schoolmaster and schoolmistress about the way school was conducted during the district school era in Ridgefield. \n\n\n\nThe Peter Parley/West Lane District Schoolhouse operated from 1756 to 1915\, serving families within about a mile’s walk of the building. Restored by the Ridgefield Garden Club\, the school is now maintained by the Ridgefield Historical Society as a small museum of early education. It’s open on the last Sunday afternoons of May through October. \n\n\n\nWork on the schoolhouse and the triangle on which it is located is currently going on as part of the Gateway Project\, an effort to upgrade the three triangles along West Lane (Parley\, Olmstead and the Cass Gilbert Fountain) that greet visitors to Ridgefield. \n\n\n\nThis will be the last Sunday at the Schoolhouse for 2025 and the schoolhouse will reopen in May 2026. Admission is free\, donations are accepted. The schoolhouse is located at the intersection of West Lane and South Salem Road.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/last-sundays-at-the-schoolhouse-3/
LOCATION:Peter Parley Schoolhouse\, West Lane at South Salem Rd\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peter Parley Schoolhouse
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield Historical Society Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield Historical Society Annual Meeting will take place at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, and via Zoom on Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, at 5 p.m. \n\n\n\nThe session will include approval of the 2024 Annual Meeting minutes\, presentation of the 2025 annual report\, and the election of a slate of officers and directors.  \n\n\n\nMembers of the Ridgefield Historical Society are invited to this meeting. To sign up to attend or to receive the Zoom link for the meeting\, email: info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 203-438-5821. Participation details will be provided with the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nTo become a member of the Ridgefield Historical Society click here.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-historical-society-annual-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: A History of St. Stephen's Church
DESCRIPTION:The next Ridgefield History Club meeting on Tuesday\, October 21\, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, will focus on the remarkable history of St. Stephen’s Church\, which is celebrating its 300th anniversary this year. \n\n\n\nRev. Altopp and others from St. Stephen’s will be joining us for a group conversation about the church’s history\, with opportunities to exchange stories and memories about its role in Ridgefield’s past and present. Jack Sanders\, who has written over a dozen books about Ridgefield’s history will also be in attendance. From its founding in 1725\, through the Revolutionary War and centuries of community life\, St. Stephen’s has remained a gathering place for worship\, service\, and history. Participants are encouraged to bring related objects\, photographs\, or recollections to share. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club is an informal community storytelling program of the 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. Each 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 our YouTube channel. \n\n\n\nEveryone is invited\, just bring your curiosity and your 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 our town’s heritage. For 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:  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-a-history-of-st-stephens-church/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T130000
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SUMMARY:Last Sundays at the Schoolhouse
DESCRIPTION:The West Lane District/Peter Parley Schoolhouse will be open to visitors: Learn about early Ridgefield’s district schools at this small museum of early education operated by the Ridgefield Historical Society and furnished as it would have looked when the school closed in 1915. Jack and Sally Sanders will be on hand to answer questions and talk about the school’s history. Admission is free\, donations are accepted. The schoolhouse is located at the intersection of West Lane and South Salem Road.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/last-sundays-at-the-schoolhouse-2/
LOCATION:Peter Parley Schoolhouse\, West Lane at South Salem Rd\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peter Parley Schoolhouse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T150000
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield Historical Society will be joining the fun at Ridgefield’s 13th Annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off Festival on Sunday\, September 28\, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Ballard Park on Main Street. This free\, family-friendly celebration draws thousands of visitors each year to watch pumpkin growers from across New England and the mid-Atlantic compete for the title of heaviest pumpkin\, last year’s champion tipped the scales at over 2\,000 pounds! The pumpkins will be weighed at noon\, and the day will be filled with music\, farm stands\, vendors\, food trucks\, children’s activities\, and more. Be sure to visit the Ridgefield Historical Society’s harvest-themed booth for seasonal fun\, unique merchandise\, and fascinating stories that bring Ridgefield’s rich history to life.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-giant-pumpkin-weigh-off/
LOCATION:Ballard Park\, 485 Main St\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T170000
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SUMMARY:Battlefield Archaeology Day
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets Here\n\n\n\n\nSee how archaeologists uncover artifacts at Ridgefield Historical Society on Sept. 20 \n\n\n\nJoin the Ridgefield Historical Society for Battlefield Archaeology Day on Saturday\, Sept. 20\, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Society’s Scott House headquarters\, 4 Sunset Lane. Meet the archaeologists who are studying the 1777 Battle of Ridgefield and finding musket balls and uniform buttons at sites where the battle was fought. Watch them demonstrate metal detecting as well as ground penetrating radar\, the technology that allows them to see what’s buried underground without having to dig. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover the fascinating world of archaeology during a day filled with hands-on activities. Try metal detecting and see what you can uncover! Use an archaeological sifting screen to examine soil you’ve collected from an excavation site. Who knows? You may uncover a few treasures! \n\n\n\nBe sure to take some time to go inside the Scott House to see some of the actual artifacts that the archaeologists of Heritage Consultants have found around Ridgefield. Learn how the experts are able to “read” these objects to expand what we know of Ridgefield’s role in the American Revolution. \n\n\n\nThis will be a drop-in program (stop by any time between 2 and 5pm) with ongoing activities; the cost is $20 per family of Ridgefield Historical Society members and $25 per family for those who aren’t yet members\, with a limit of 25 families so that everyone gets to participate. A ticket covers all members of your immediate family. Tickets are limited\, non-refundable\, and expected to sell out quickly. The rain date is Sun. Sept. 21\, 2-5pm. To become a member of the Ridgefield Historical Society\, sign up here: https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/support-us/membership/ For more information contact the Ridgefield Historical Society at info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821. For tickets click here: \n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets Here\n\n\n\n\nMembers of the Heritage Consultants team who will take part in Archaeology Day will include: \n\n\n\nDavid George\, MA\, RPA\, who is president and CEO of Heritage Consultants. He has directed over 3\,000 projects throughout the nation\, with an emphasis on New England and New York. \n\n\n\nDavid Leslie\, Ph.D.\, RPA\, the director of research at Heritage Consultants\, who has over 20 years of archaeological experience. He is a geoarchaeologist and earned his Ph.D. in Anthropology at the University of Connecticut.  \n\n\n\nDavid Naumec\, Ph.D.\, serves as Historian at Heritage Consultants. He specializes in military history and has participated in dozens of projects\, including those related to the Pequot War\, King Philip’s War\, the Revolutionary War\, and the War of 1812.  \n\n\n\nKevin McBride\, Ph.D.\, is an associate professor of anthropology at the University of Connecticut and the former director of research at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center. His research interests include Indigenous and Colonial cultural and historical landscapes\, and battlefield archaeology. \n\n\n\nSamantha Lee\, Ph.D.\, is a project archaeologist at Heritage Consultants. She received her Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Maryland\, College Park and is interested in using archaeology to examine the societal role of members of underrepresented groups. 
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/archaeology-day/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Battle of Ridgefield,Educational Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T183000
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SUMMARY:Remembering Liss: Enslavement and Espionage During the Revolutionary War
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\nLong overlooked in the history of the American Revolution\, an enslaved woman\, Elizabeth\, or “Liss\,” was deeply connected to the lead Manhattan agent in the Culper Spy Ring\, a group of spies working for the American cause. She endured treachery from both sides of the conflict in her personal fight for freedom. Historian and author Claire Bellerjeau will share the story of Liss in a one-hour program\, followed by a book signing and reception\, presented by the Ridgefield Historical Society on Thursday\, Sept. 18\, at 6:30 pm at St. Stephen’s Church North Hall\, 353 Main Street. Tickets are limited and non-refundable: $15 for members of the Ridgefield Historical Society and $20 for those who are not yet members and can be purchased online here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/enslavement-and-espionage-during-the-revolutionary-war-remembering-liss \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiss was enslaved by the Townsend family of Oyster Bay\, New York\, whose most famous member was Robert Townsend\, a.k.a. “Culper\, Jr.”\, George Washington’s lead spy in Manhattan during the Revolutionary War. The Culper Spy Ring sent information to General George Washington using agents on Long Island\, and with a whaleboat captain who regularly crossed Long Island Sound to deliver messages to Benjamin Tallmadge in Connecticut. \n\n\n\nAs Robert and Liss’s story unfolds\, prominent figures cross their path\, including George Washington\, Benjamin Franklin\, Alexander Hamilton\, John Jay\, Benedict Arnold\, John Graves Simcoe\, John André and John Adams. Events included were the Boston Massacre\, the Battle of Long Island\, and the Benedict Arnold treason plot. \n\n\n\nLiss’s escape with the British\, re-enslavement in Manhattan and later Charleston\, and her complex struggle for freedom give new insight into the country’s founding era\, through the eyes of an enslaved Black woman seeking liberty in a country fighting for its own. \n\n\n\nClaire Bellerjeau is the co-author of “Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth”\, published in May of 2021. In 2022 she co-founded a 501(c)3 non-profit organization called Remember Liss\, with the mission to educate the community about Liss’s extraordinary life and times. Through this non-profit she co-authored and published a student version of Liss’s story\, titled “Remember Liss” in 2023\, with links to over 100 primary documents through the New York Archives’ teaching platform\, “Consider the Source.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBellerjeau formerly served as Historian and Director of Education at Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster Bay\, New York\, where Liss was once enslaved.  She has been researching the Townsend family and those they enslaved for over 20 years\, including curating a yearlong exhibit on the Townsend “Slave Bible” in 2005. She has developed educational programs on the subjects of slavery in New York and the American Revolution on Long Island. \n\n\n\nTo become a member of the Ridgefield Historical Society\, sign up here: https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/support-us/membership/ For more information contact the Ridgefield Historical Society at info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/enslavement-and-espionage-during-the-revolutionary-war-remembering-liss/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 353 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Schoolhouses of Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:As the new school year gets underway\, on Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 10 am the Ridgefield History Club will discuss Ridgefield’s district schools\, the mostly one-room centers of learning that educated Ridgefield children from the 18th through the first part of the 20th Century. Historian Jack Sanders will lead the discussion and show how many of the old schoolhouses have been repurposed; two are now under the care of the Ridgefield Historical Society. For more information email info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 203-438-5821. Since space is limited\, we request those interested in attending this free informal oral history session at the Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield sign up here: \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-schoolhouses-of-ridgefield/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T160000
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SUMMARY:Last Sundays at the Schoolhouse
DESCRIPTION:The West Lane District/Peter Parley Schoolhouse will be open to visitors: Learn about early Ridgefield’s district schools at this small museum of early education operated by the Ridgefield Historical Society and furnished as it would have looked when the school closed in 1915. Jack and Sally Sanders will be on hand to answer questions and talk about the school’s history. Admission is free\, donations are accepted. The schoolhouse is located at the intersection of West Lane and South Salem Road.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/last-sundays-at-the-schoolhouse/
LOCATION:Peter Parley Schoolhouse\, West Lane at South Salem Rd\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peter Parley Schoolhouse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135627
CREATED:20250715T175029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T040856Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Sports in Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:From CYO basketball to baseball\, Ridgefield is a town that truly celebrates it’s sports teams. Come share your memories of sports in Ridgefield from early morning practices\, stand out participants and memorable coaches.  \n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, August 19\, at 10 a.m. at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, the Ridgefield History Club will focus on sports in Ridgefield. History Club participants are encouraged to participate in the informal discussion and bring photos of Ridgefield’s sports teams. Ridgefield historian Jack Sanders will be in attendance. \n\n\n\nThe History Club is a Ridgefield Historical Society program and admission is free; the programs are broadcast live on the society’s Facebook page. Because space is limited at the Scott House\, advance registration is requested. For more information call 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-sports-in-ridgefield/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135627
CREATED:20250701T082430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T082727Z
UID:22288-1753578000-1753632000@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Last Sundays at the Peter Parley Schoolhouse - Happy Birthday\, Samuel G. Goodrich!
DESCRIPTION:Happy birthday\, Samuel G. Goodrich! \n\n\n\nYoung Samuel G. Goodrich\, born in 1793\, spent his early years as a student at the West Lane District Schoolhouse\, where he formed his opinions of the era’s texts for children\, which led him to write some of the most popular children’s books of the 19th Century. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Peter Parley/West Lane District Schoolhouse\, which honors Goodrich’s literary pseudonym\, will celebrate his birthday month on Sunday\, July 27\, at its open house from 1 to 4 p.m. The school\, at the intersection of West Lane and South Salem Road\, is a museum of early childhood education and district schools\, maintained by the Ridgefield Historical Society in a tradition established by the Ridgefield Garden Club. \n\n\n\n\nThere will be lemonade to toast Peter Parley and cookies on Sunday. Jack and Sally Sanders\, who oversee the schoolhouse for the historical society\, will be on hand to answer questions. Admission is free\, donations are accepted.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/last-sundays-at-the-peter-parley-schoolhouse-happy-birthday-samuel-g-goodrich/
LOCATION:Peter Parley Schoolhouse\, West Lane at South Salem Rd\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peter Parley Schoolhouse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135627
CREATED:20250614T170142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T170846Z
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SUMMARY:Summerfest
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ridgefield Historical Society at Summerfest — Saturday\, July 26 \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Historical Society invites you to stop by our booth at Summerfest 2025 on Saturday\, July 26\, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Ridgefield. Hosted by the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce\, this vibrant celebration of community brings Main Street to life with sidewalk sales\, local artisans\, food\, live entertainment\, a touch-a-truck experience\, and more. Admission is free. \n\n\n\nVisit our booth to: \n\n\n\nEnjoy hands-on history activities for all ages \n\n\n\nPick up free Historical Society keepsakes \n\n\n\nShop a curated selection of Ridgefield history merchandise \n\n\n\nChat with our knowledgeable staff and volunteers about our exciting ongoing initiatives — including the Battle of Ridgefield Archaeology Project\, forensic analysis of the historic skeletal remains\, the Branchville Schoolhouse restoration\, our town-wide Historic Resources Inventory\, and the Ridgefield Oral History Project — and learn how you can get involved. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re solving a mini history mystery or exploring our town’s past through vintage maps and photos\, there’s something for everyone to discover. \n\n\n\nSummerfest is the perfect opportunity to enjoy Ridgefield in full summer spirit — with neighbors\, friends\, and visitors all gathering to celebrate the charm of our town. \n\n\n\nLast year’s event buzzed with energy\, drawing thousands for a day full of fun\, discovery\, and connection. We can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\n\nLearn more about the Ridgefield Historical Society at ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. For event details\, visit ridgefieldchamber.org.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/summerfest/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135627
CREATED:20250620T230219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T172408Z
UID:22229-1752573600-1752577200@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: When Ridgefield Was a Summer Resort
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n\n\n\nA summer escape for city dwellers \n\n\n\nRidgefield was a popular resort town for several decades around the turn of the 20th Century\, as city dwellers flocked to the town’s clean air and water and its higher elevations and open spaces. The very wealthy built “summer cottages” while the merely well-off flocked to the accommodations built to meet the demand for stays in the country. \n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, July 15\, at 10 a.m. at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, the Ridgefield History Club will focus on this resort era\, with a slide presentation by historian Jack Sanders telling about the hotels — especially Elm Shade Cottages\, Oreneca House\, Bailey Inn\, Ridgefield Inn\, West Lane Inn — that were active from the 1880s till the 1920s. Sanders will also show examples of souvenirs of Ridgefield that were sold to the tourists. History Club participants are encouraged to participate in the informal discussion and bring any souvenirs or photos of Ridgefield’s resort era. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe History Club is a Ridgefield Historical Society program and admission is free; the programs are broadcast live on the society’s Facebook page. Because space is limited at the Scott House\, advance registration is requested. For more information or to register\, please visit ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-when-ridgefield-was-a-summer-resort/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135627
CREATED:20250614T161612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T162659Z
UID:22211-1751626800-1751641200@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Ridgefield's America 250 Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:July 4 Event Begins Year of Celebration \n\n\n\nRidgefield Commemorates America at 250 Commission’s year of townwide initiatives to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence starting on July 4\, 2025\, with the Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center’s traditional July 4 celebration from 11 to 3. The Ridgefield Historical Society will be at the event and we invite everyone to stop at our table to say hello and to talk about the amazing history of our town. Bring questions – we love them! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBell ringing has long been a part of July 4 celebrations\, so stop by the Ridgefield Historical Society table to pick up your own bell to herald the beginning of a year of celebration of the freedoms our forefathers fought for. Traditionally\, the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is “tapped” at 2 pm on July 4 in a ceremony honoring the signing of the Declaration of Independence on that date in 1776. Many towns across the country ring church bells and school bells at the same time. \n\n\n\n\nIf you’ve wondered about the name of the street or road on which you live\, come ask for its history. We’ll be equipped with Ridgefield Names by Jack Sanders\, which includes not only streets and roads\, but also interesting place names\, some of them pretty amusing. (Ever heard of a place called Peespunk? Do you know where the Wolf Pits were? What’s one of the most misspelled road names in Ridgefield?) \n\n\n\nThe day will begin with a fife and drum duo marching down Main Street to KTM&HC. Throughout the day\, visitors will enjoy a wide range of family-friendly activities\, including: museum tours; costumed reenactors; demonstrations of historic crafts such as spinning and shoemaking; kids’ games\, crafts\, and a scavenger hunt; live music and dance on the tented terrace; a dunk tank to dunk King George; a vintage firetruck; an art exhibit in the barn curated by the Ridgefield Guild of Artists; free watermelon; assorted merchandise; and more! Grilled BBQ menu options and other refreshments will be on sale. The event will culminate with the reading of the Declaration of Independence by community members\, followed by a rendition of “America the Beautiful” and a reading of Frederick Douglass’s speech\, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree admission. No onsite parking. The event will begin with a fife and drum duo marching down Main Street to KTM&HC. Throughout the day\, visitors will enjoy a wide range of family-friendly activities\, including: museum tours; costumed reenactors; demonstrations of historic crafts such as spinning and shoemaking; kids’ games\, crafts\, and a scavenger hunt; live music and dance on the tented terrace; a dunk tank to dunk King George; a vintage firetruck; an art exhibit in the barn curated by the Ridgefield Guild of Artists; free watermelon; assorted merchandise; and more! Grilled BBQ menu options and other refreshments will be on sale. The event will culminate with the reading of the Declaration of Independence by community members\, followed by a rendition of “America the Beautiful” and a reading of Frederick Douglass’s speech\, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” \n\n\n\nFree admission. No onsite parking. All proceeds from the BBQ to benefit the RCA250 town committee. \n\n\n\nAs Ridgefield’s United States Semiquincentennial year gets underway\, it’s a great time to learn about and celebrate the history of our town and delve into how it fits into the fabric of our country. Events will continue throughout the next year\, culminating in the town’s 250th celebration on July 4\, 2026. For more information\, visit ridgefieldct250.org.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefields-america-250-kickoff/
LOCATION:Keeler Tavern\, 152 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:America 250,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135627
CREATED:20250507T060226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T173625Z
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SUMMARY:Rochambeau - America’s Forgotten French Founding Father
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Historical Society and The Meetinghouse in Ridgebury proudly present historian Keith Marshall Jones III who will give the illustrated presentation\, Rochambeau – America’s Forgotten French Founding Father\, on Tuesday\, July 1\, 2025\, at 6:30pm in the historic Meetinghouse at 605 Ridgebury Road\, Ridgefield\, CT. Held in honor of the 300th anniversary of Rochambeau’s birth (July 1\, 1725)\, the presentation will be followed by a reception. \n\n\n\nTickets are limited\, non-refundable\, and expected to sell out quickly. Admission is $15 for members of the Ridgefield Historical Society and The Meetinghouse in Ridgebury\, and $20 for those who aren’t yet members. Tickets can be purchased online here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/rochambeau-americas-forgotten-french-founding-father \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn July 1\, 1781\, French Lieutenant General Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur\, Comte de Rochambeau\, celebrated his 56th birthday right here in Ridgefield. While his superbly equipped and immaculately clad 4\,700-man army camped in Ridgebury Parish\, en route to Yorktown to join General George Washington’s forces and secure American independence\, the Comte dined at Ensign Samuel Keeler’s nearby tavern. The following morning\, one of his regimental chaplains conducted Connecticut’s first inland Catholic Mass. \n\n\n\nJoin Keith Marshall Jones III on July 1 to commemorate Rochambeau’s birthday visit and explore the story of his army’s two-day stay in Ridgefield. Learn why French money\, arms\, and manpower paved the way for American independence. Discover how it was Rochambeau\, not General George Washington\, who devised the bold stale-mate-breaking strategy that led to the decisive victory at Yorktown\, and how he later narrowly escaped the guillotine during the French Revolution as thanks for his efforts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeith Marshall Jones III\, Founding President of the Ridgefield Historical Society\, is the author of THE BATTLE OF RIDGEFIELD\, Benedict Arnold\, the Patriot Militia and the Surprising 1777 Battle that Galvanized Revolutionary Connecticut (2024). Other books include: JOHN LAURANCE\, the Immigrant Founding Father America Never Knew (awarded the American Philosophical Society’s 2019 “Publication of the Year”); CONGRESS AS MY GOVERNMENT\, Chief Justice John Marshall in the War for Independence (2008); Farmers Against the Crown (2002); and The Farms of Farmingville (2001). He lives in New York City and Connecticut. \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: info@ridgfieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821 \n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/rochambeau-americas-forgotten-french-founding-father/
LOCATION:The Meetinghouse\, 605 Ridgebury Road\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135627
CREATED:20250716T052219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T221333Z
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SUMMARY:Where's Waldo?
DESCRIPTION:July is the month for youngsters who enjoy a challenge: Finding the striped-shirted fellow at a variety of Ridgefield locations\, including the Ridgefield Historical Society\, in a program sponsored by Books on the Common at 404 Main Street.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll participants should pick up their passports from Books on the Common in late June; this year\, there are 25 locations where Waldo will be hiding. We at the Ridgefield Historical Society will be participating for the entire month of July on the days we are open\, Tuesday through Thursday\, from 1-5pm at the Scott House on 4 Sunset Lane and on Sunday\, July 27 from 1-4pm at The Peter Parley/West Lane District Schoolhouse on West Lane at South Salem Rd. We’ll have some history-related items to show visitors and stickers for the passports (assuming Waldo is found!) \n\n\n\nAt the end of July\, children who have found Waldo in at least 10 places will receive a sticker and a button from Books on the Common; those with 20 will also be entered into a prize drawing on July 31. #booksonthecommon on Facebook; Ridgefield Historical Society.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/wheres-waldo-2/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135627
CREATED:20250614T173236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T173831Z
UID:22220-1751202000-1751212800@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Last Sundays at the Peter Parley Schoolhouse
DESCRIPTION:District Schools in Ridgefield: Learn more on June 29 \n\n\n\nHow many former one-room schools do you know of in town? There are several still going strong (one left town for North Salem!) and one is a museum of early education: The Peter Parley/West Lane District School is now maintained and operated by the Ridgefield Historical Society. \n\n\n\nIt will be open on Sunday\, June 29\, from 1 to 4 p.m.; we invite everyone to visit and learn about district schools\, and West Lane in particular. The schoolhouse is located at the intersection of West Lane and South Salem Road. Admission is free\, donations are accepted. \n\n\n\nRidgefield children were educated as a matter of civic responsibility from the earliest days of the town. At first\, the Meeting House\, in the center of the settlement\, was where children learned to read and write\, taught by the Congregational minister. \n\n\n\nEventually\, Ridgefield had 15 school districts\, each independently operated by a school committee responsible for building and maintaining a school and hiring teachers. West Lane District School\, at the intersection of West Lane and South Salem Road\, was where the famous 19th Century author Peter Parley (Samuel G. Goodrich) was educated\, along with his brother\, author Charles A. Goodrich\, and sister\, editor Abigail Goodrich Whittelsey. The school was in operation from 1756 to 1915. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBesides the West Lane School\, the Ridgefield Historical Society is also overseeing the restoration and preservation of the one-room Branchville Schoolhouse (used 1873-1939) on Old Branchville Road. The American Legion has its headquarters in the Titicus School\, the town’s only two-room district school. Three schoolhouses are now homes: Limestone\, Scott\, and Ridgebury. \n\n\n\nTo learn more go to: ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/last-sundays-at-the-peter-parley-schoolhouse/
LOCATION:Peter Parley Schoolhouse\, West Lane at South Salem Rd\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peter Parley Schoolhouse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135627
CREATED:20250517T194958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T152617Z
UID:22137-1751126400-1751133600@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Sunset Cocktail Party: Where East Meets West
DESCRIPTION:Members of Ridgefield Historical Society’s Catoonah Circle are invited to this complimentary summer gathering. Enjoy a glass of wine\, light hors d’oeuvres\, and conversation in an intimate and art-filled setting.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep into an architecturally significant Ridgefield home — a hidden modernist gem where art and nature meet. Enjoy a special opportunity to explore highlights from an extraordinary private collection\, a thoughtfully curated and ever-evolving display of works that span cultures and centuries. With over 4\,500 pieces in the full collection — from Haitian to Asian\, historic to contemporary — selected works are on view throughout the home\, creating an environment where art lives\, breathes\, and inspires. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKindly RSVP by June 21: sbartkus@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org Address will be provided upon RSVP. \n\n\n\nIf you aren’t yet a member of the Catoonah Circle and would like to attend this event\, please join here.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/sunset-cocktail-party-where-east-meets-west/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Catoonah Circle,Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135627
CREATED:20250509T151709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T044419Z
UID:22121-1750514400-1750521600@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Ridgefield Oral History Project Celebration & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTo commemorate and celebrate the success of the Ridgefield LGBTQIA+ Oral History Project\, the Ridgefield Historical Society and Ridgefield CT Pride invite you to the Ridgefield Oral History Project Celebration & Conversation. It will be a time to come together\, to celebrate and share reflections\, stories\, and insights gathered throughout the project. Nationally renowned LGBTQIA+ historian\, Susan Ferentinos PhD\, will facilitate an informal roundtable with project participants. Refreshments will be served. This free program is open to the public and will take place at 2-4pm on Saturday\, June 21\, 2025\, at the Ridgefield Library\, 472 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, CT. Seating is limited and registration online here is required to attend: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdY7b7y6veNV6whJ0CS-SmNrBtb4AFlG7w9UUQ-Ji1As8bvpg/viewform \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaunched in 2023\, thanks to a generous grant from CT Humanities\, the Ridgefield LGBTQIA+ Oral History Project is a collaboration between the Ridgefield Historical Society\, Ridgefield CT Pride\, and student volunteers from Ridgefield High School. The goals of the Ridgefield Oral History Project are to record\, preserve\, and share Ridgefield LGBTQIA+ stories\, which are underrepresented in the Ridgefield Historical Society’s collection; to foster intergenerational conversation; and increase civic pride and awareness. \n\n\n\nUnder the guidance of Dr. Susan Ferentinos\, Project Advisor; Stephen Bartkus\, Ridgefield Historical Society Executive Director and Project Director; Alisa Trachtenberg\, Ridgefield CT Pride Director; Dr. Robin Collins\, Project Manager; Julie Henderson\, Ridgefield High School GSA Club Advisor; and Betsy Reid\, Ridgefield Historical Society Collections Manager; Ridgefield High School student volunteers were trained in oral history techniques and conducted 29 interviews with 33 individuals from the Ridgefield community. These powerful stories have been transcribed\, cataloged\, and preserved in both the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Online Catalog and in the Connecticut Digital Archive\, and will also be featured in a forthcoming book edited by Dr. Ferentinos. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“This project represents an important step in making Ridgefield’s history more inclusive\,” said Bartkus. “By empowering students to record and preserve the stories of LGBTQIA+ residents\, we’ve helped forge meaningful connections across generations and created a more complete and representative historical record.” \n\n\n\nThe June 21 roundtable will discuss these experiences and celebrate the voices and histories of Ridgefield’s LGBTQIA+ residents. Audience members will have the opportunity to engage with project participants and reflect on the role of personal storytelling in fostering understanding and a more inclusive community. \n\n\n\nFor more information about the project contact info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or visit: https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/collections/oral-history-project/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-oral-history-project-celebration-conversation/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Library\, 472 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135627
CREATED:20250617T054428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T054620Z
UID:22224-1750503600-1750514400@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Bee Historic Coffee Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a complimentary tasting of Bee Historic\, the Ridgefield Historical Society’s new limited-edition coffee blend\, at Queen B Coffee Co. at 417 Main Street in Ridgefield. A portion of the proceeds from each bag sold supports the Society’s mission to preserve and share Ridgefield’s rich history.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/bee-historic-coffee-tasting-2/
LOCATION:Queen B\, 417 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135627
CREATED:20250612T080702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T151432Z
UID:22206-1750154400-1750158000@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Summer Camps
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow did young Ridgefielders spend those endless summer days between “School’s out!” and “Back to School”? \n\n\n\nSummer camps were part of the picture for many\, whether it was at the (then) Boy’s Club\, or the Community Center\, or the Girl Scouts’ Camp Catoonah. There were private camps as well\, like Rabbit Hole Farm. More recently\, Parks & Recreation also offered day camps. There were even camps for adults. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club will devote its June 17 meeting to summer camps\, with a discussion led by Jack Sanders; the club meets at the Ridgefield Historical Society’s headquarters\, the Scott House\, at 4 Sunset Lane. \n\n\n\nHistory Club is an informal history discussion at which participants are invited to share their insights and ask questions. If you have photos or artifacts\, please bring those to share. The free one-hour meeting will begin at 10 a.m. \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome. Space is limited and we ask that people sign up in advance. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, call 203-438-5821 or email info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-summer-camps/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135627
CREATED:20250107T183726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T192501Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets Here\n\n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Garden Tour\, Beyond the Garden Gate\, will be the first town garden tour in more than 30 years\, created by two Ridgefield organizations\, whose goals for the town align perfectly\, the Ridgefield Garden Club and the Ridgefield Historical Society. \n\n\n\nThe June 8\, 2025 tour will treat guests to an insider’s view of several of the town’s most beautiful private gardens\, as well as celebrate one of the most beautiful public gardens\, at Ballard Park. A soirée the evening before\, Hats Off to Spring!\, will highlight another of Ridgefield’s glorious gardens and feature hors d’oeuvres\, cocktails\, music\, and plenty of florals and cheer.  \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Garden Club\, founded in 1914\, and the Ridgefield Historical Society\, founded in 2001\, both devote their energies to the town’s betterment and to connecting the town’s history to its present. The inaugural Ridgefield Garden Tour\, Beyond the Garden Gate\, is planned for the peak of seasonal blooms\, featuring seven gardens of different sizes\, styles and designs. While the homes that these gardens enhance will not be open to the public\, each of the properties has a unique place in Ridgefield history\, from the early 18th to the mid-20th Century. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit https://ridgefieldgardentour.org/.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-garden-tour-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Garden Tour
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SUMMARY:Hats Off to Spring! Soiree
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 7\, 7:00 pm–10:00 pmThe Boulders\, a Historic Ridgefield homeSpring Soirèe Tickets: $200Cocktail Attire \n\n\n\nJoin us on Saturday\, June 7\, from 7:00– 10:00 pm\, for an enchanting evening at The Boulders\, a 1910 Tudor residence in Ridgefield. This special event celebrates the launch of Beyond the Garden Gate\, Ridgefield’s first garden tour in thirty years\, organized by and benefitting the Ridgefield Garden Club and the Ridgefield Historical Society\, with generous support from presenting sponsors Anita and Nick Donofrio. \n\n\n\n*Soirèe address will be emailed to guests the week prior to the event.  \n\n\n\n\nA limited number of tickets are available for this special event and may be purchased online. \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Soirée\n\n\n\nEnjoy an elegant evening in a stunning historic setting. Mingle with fellow garden enthusiasts\, history lovers\, business leaders\, and community supporters while indulging in delectable small plates\, an open bar\, and music from our DJ\, setting the perfect mood for dancing. Comfortable lounge areas will provide intimate spaces for conversation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are thrilled to welcome our Honorary Chair\, Todd Forrest\, the Arthur Ross Vice President for Horticulture and Living Collections at the New York Botanical Garden\, who will be available to share his extensive horticultural insights throughout the evening.  (Meet Todd Forrest here.) \n\n\n\n\nAbout The Boulders\n\n\n\nEnhancing the evening’s allure\, The Boulders carries a rich artistic and historical legacy. Built for renowned German-American artist Frederick Dielman\, the estate served as his country retreat until his passing in 1935. Dielman\, a celebrated muralist and former president of the National Academy of Design\, left an indelible mark on American art history. His works\, including the Law and History mosaics at the Library of Congress\, remain treasured pieces of public art. Steeped in history\, the estate sits on rocky terrain where British and American forces are believed to have skirmished following the Battle of Ridgefield in 1777. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this unforgettable evening of artistic heritage\, historic preservation\, and community spirit. Secure your spot and be part of this one-of-a-kind celebration! \n\n\n\nGET TICKETS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS \n\n\n\nLearn more \n\n\n\nAbout the Ridgefield Historical Society The Ridgefield Historical Society maintains state of the art archives in a vault beneath its 1714 saltbox headquarters and works to preserve and promote the rich history of Ridgefield through community outreach and programs designed to increase awareness of historic preservation. It maintains a small museum of early education in the one-room Peter Parley/West Lane District Schoolhouse and has recently leased the Branchville District Schoolhouse\, another one-room school\, with plans to restore it and create an exhibit and meeting space. \n\n\n\nAbout the Ridgefield Garden Club The Ridgefield Garden Club describes itself as “A local garden club with a love of plants and gardening\, a concern for our natural resources\, and a continued desire to beautify our town.” Its members have been active in both their individual gardening projects and their town beautification efforts for more than a century. They maintain the gardens created by Elizabeth Ballard in what is now Ballard Park as well as the greenhouse that was part of the Ballard Estate.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/hats-off-to-spring-soiree/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Garden Tour
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SUMMARY:Pride in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Ridgefield Historical Society will have a table at Pride in the Park at Ballard Park on Sunday\, June 1\, from 12 to 3pm and will be sharing Ridgefield’s LGBTQIA+ history as well as talking about our oral history project. Admission is free and all are welcome. \n\n\n\nA generous grant awarded by CT Humanities to the Ridgefield Historical Society\, supported this project. This initiative is a collaboration of the Ridgefield Historical Society\, Ridgefield CT Pride\, and student volunteers from Ridgefield High School to diversify the Ridgefield Historical Society’s oral history collection.  \n\n\n\n“We’re thrilled that CT Humanities awarded us this grant to support our innovative oral history project and celebrate our community’s diverse history\,” said Stephen Bartkus\, Executive Director of the Ridgefield Historical Society. “This project will document the untold stories of LGBTQIA+ residents in Ridgefield\, a significant step towards filling a gap in our historical record while encouraging intergenerational connections within our community.”
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/pride-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Ballard Park\, 485 Main St\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T130000
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CREATED:20250414T052828Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield Historical Society will add its float to Ridgefield’s Memorial Day parade\, commemorating the history and sacrifice of countless residents\, on Monday\, May 26. Volunteers 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/22076/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T130000
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SUMMARY:Season Opening Day at the Historic Peter Parley Schoolhouse: A Celebration of Children’s Literature and Local History
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Historical Society is pleased to announce the 2025 season opening of the Peter Parley/West Lane District Schoolhouse at the intersection of West Lane and South Salem Rd. on Sunday\, May 25\, 2025 from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free\, donations are accepted\, and all are welcome to step back in time at this cherished one-room schoolhouse museum. \n\n\n\nAs a special treat\, James Segelstein\, Ridgefield resident and Historical Society Board Member\, will present a reading at 2 p.m. from his newly released children’s book\, Springtime Miracles and Mud. With enchanting illustrations by Larysa Maliush\, the story follows a timid field mouse named Leon on a heartwarming journey of discovery\, courage\, and community. Copies of the book will be available for purchase by check or cash only and signing following the reading. Registration is requested here to attend the reading as space is limited to 25 children. Carpooling is encouraged because parking is also limited at the historic schoolhouse. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Peter Parley Schoolhouse\, originally built in 1756\, is named for one of its most famous students\, Samuel Griswold Goodrich\, a Ridgefield resident who wrote under the pen name Peter Parley. A pioneer in American children’s literature\, Goodrich’s legacy lives on through the many generations inspired by his imaginative and educational storytelling. It is only fitting that the season’s opening celebrates this rich tradition with a new voice in children’s literature. \n\n\n\nGuests are invited to explore the schoolhouse and enjoy refreshments in honor of the season’s start. Historical Society volunteers will be on hand to share stories of the building’s past and Ridgefield’s early educational history. \n\n\n\nThe Peter Parley Schoolhouse will continue to host open houses on the last Sunday of each month through October. For more information\, please visit www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or contact info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/season-opening-day-at-the-historic-peter-parley-schoolhouse-a-celebration-of-childrens-literature-and-local-history/
LOCATION:Peter Parley Schoolhouse\, West Lane at South Salem Rd\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peter Parley Schoolhouse
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Gardens and Gardening in Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club topic for Tuesday\, May 20\, 2025\, at 10 a.m. will be “Gardens and Gardening in Ridgefield.” Everyone is welcome to attend this free gathering at the Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane. \n\n\n\nJoin us to share your stories about the town’s gardens—whether they were flower beds\, vegetable plots\, or grand estate landscapes. Did you or your family members work as gardeners on any of the estates in Ridgefield? We’ll share photos of Ridgefield’s gardens from years past. Do you remember a time when backyard gardens were a wartime necessity or a neighborhood staple? Were you part of a garden club or involved in school garden projects? What were the go-to nurseries and garden centers in town over the years? Let’s talk about your favorite heirloom vegetables and flowers\, compost piles\, and victory gardens—and the people who kept Ridgefield blooming. Bring your green-thumb memories and help us cultivate a colorful chapter of Ridgefield’s past. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, an informal community storytelling program (it’s not a presentation or lecture) of the Historical Society\, meets for an hour on the third Tuesday of every month to share memories and stories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve all the stories of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. It’s also streamed live on Facebook and is uploaded to our YouTube channel. \n\n\n\nEveryone is invited\, just bring your love of history and your curiosity. Some people come to every session while others attend when the topic is of special interest to them. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. Both longtime residents and newcomers contribute. \n\n\n\nFor more information about this program\, contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org Parking and seating at the Scott House is limited\, and registration is requested for this free program. \n\n\n\nEvent photo caption: Garden of Mary Mitchell\, Ridgefield circa 1925. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-ridgefield-gardens-and-gardening/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T180000
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield Playhouse Presents: Ridgefield Town Party
DESCRIPTION:This FREE community celebration will feature live entertainment\, great food\, and family-friendly fun\, in collaboration with local nonprofits\, to bring Ridgefield together for a day of connection and celebration of Ridgefield Playhouse’s 25th Anniversary! \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Historical Society and Ridgefield Garden Club will have a table filled with Ridgefield history\, gardens\, and handouts\, and will be talking about and selling tickets to the Spring Soiree and Ridgefield Garden Tour. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSchedule of Events:12:00-4:00PM:– Ridgefield Non-profits Perform: The Ridgefield Chorale\, SPHERE\, The Ridgefield Theater Barn\, Prospector Theater\, and A.C.T. of CT– Children’s activities sponsored by Ridgefield Academy– Delicious food & drinks available for purchase from local food trucks– One-of-a-kind auction items \n\n\n\n4:00-6:00PM:– Ridgefield Playhouse Headliner: Guster \n\n\n\nAdmission:FREE tickets available for all Ridgefield residents\, businesses\, and their employees. Spots are limited\, reserve yours today! \n\n\n\nNon-Profit Booths:A.C.T. of CT\, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum\, Compassionate Ridgefield\, Founders Hall\, Keeler Tavern Museum\, Lounsbury House\, Prospector Theater\, Ridgefield A Better Chance\, Ridgefield Academy\, The Ridgefield Chorale\, Ridgefield CT Pride\, Ridgefield Guild of Artists\, Ridgefield Historical Society (w/ The Ridgefield Garden Club)\, Ridgefield Library\, Ridgefield Lions Club\, SPHERE \n\n\n\nAbout Guster: \n\n\n\nGuster is an East Coast alt-rock band that started in the mid-’90s with a mix of acoustic folk and pop. Over time\, they developed a bigger sound combining Brit-pop and American rock. Known for catchy hooks\, powerful choruses\, and unique hand-drumming\, they gained popularity in 1999 with their album Lost and Gone Forever\, featuring the hit “Fa Fa.” Later albums like Ganging Up on the Sun (featuring smash hit song “Satellite”) and Easy Wonderful (featuring hit “Do You Love Me”)\, received wide critical and popular acclaim. \n\n\n\nJOIN THE WAITLIST \n\n\n\nDue to an overwhelmingly positive response\, capacity has been reached for RSVPs. Please note that an RSVP does not guarantee a ticket. RSVP’s will be notified by April 14 if their attendance is confirmed. If you are interested in attending\, you may join the waitlist\, and if tickets become available\, you will receive a confirmation by May 12.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-playhouse-presents-ridgefield-town-party/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Playhouse\, 80 East Ridge\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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