Ridgefield LGBTQIA+ Oral History Project culminates with a community gathering led by historian Dr. Susan Ferentinos, exploring identity, legacy, and lived experience through storytelling.
Experience a curated world of wonder where past and present intertwine in a vibrant celebration of the visual arts. Exclusively by invitation to Catoonah Circle membership tier of the Ridgefield Historical Society.
Step inside a preserved 18th-century classroom and discover how generations of Ridgefield’s youth once learned their lessons in this historic setting.
The Ridgefield Historical Society is participating in the Books on the Common Where’s Waldo extravaganza again this year and we’re looking forward to seeing all participating children from July 1-31.
Celebrate a pivotal moment in Revolutionary history on the anniversary of Rochambeau’s 1781 visit to Ridgefield, and discover how his bold strategy and French support helped win American independence.
Join neighbors and friends as Ridgefield launches a historic year of commemorative programming, heritage exploration, and patriotic cheer.
Look back to see how urban vacationers once embraced Ridgefield’s fresh breezes, scenic elevations, and countryside charm.
Connect with Ridgefield's history through engaging activities and fascinating stories at this lively July gathering in the heart of town.
Travel back in time at Ridgefield’s one-room schoolhouse, where a future literary figure first encountered the world of learning.
Sports in Ridgefield is the topic of the next Ridgefield History Club hosted by Ridgefield Historical Society.
Step back in time to explore a lovingly preserved classroom and hear stories from local historians about its place in the community’s past.
Discover the hidden history of Ridgefield’s earliest classrooms with historian Jack Sanders.