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SUMMARY:A JOURNEY: A One-Woman Musical with Kimberly Wilson
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ridgefield Historical Society and our friends at the Ridgefield Library for a spectacular in-person performance about the Black experience in American history.  In this musical event\, Kimberly Wilson represents seven women — including Harriet Tubman\, Sojourner Truth\, Rosa Parks — whose lives spanned hundreds of years and laid the foundation for future generations.   \n\n\n\nThrough song\, movement\, and dialogue\, Wilson tells these remarkable stories of faith\, hope\, and courage\, and brings her characters to life.  Each performance is followed by an audience talkback\, and all ages are welcome.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/a-journey-a-one-woman-musical-in-person-with-kimberly-wilson/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Library\, 472 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T083000
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SUMMARY:Gilded Age Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:This Gilded Age exhibit focuses on the New York City elite who summered in Ridgefield\, as well as the impact of the immigrants who built the infrastructure that supported the opulent lifestyle of the Gilded Age. \n\n\n\nThe collection include photographs\, highlights on influential residents\, tools\, and architectural elements from the Ridgefield Historical Society archives. The exhibit is part of a Spotlight on the Gilded Age which will also be celebrated with a Gilded Age Tea at the Lounsbury House on Sunday\, April 30th.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/gilded-age-exhibit-2/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Town Hall\, 400 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
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SUMMARY:Town Hall Exhibit: The Return of the Battle of Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/18762/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Town Hall\, 400 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Battle of Ridgefield
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T120000
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SUMMARY:Battle of Ridgefield Historical Walking Tours
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe tour is produced by the Ridgefield Historical Society under the direction of local luminary Dr. Darla Shaw and is a “living history” event where Revolutionary War characters are brought to life by actors in period costumes\, including Benedict Arnold\, General Tryon\, and Anna Stebbins\, among others who will be stationed at several stops along Main Street\, beginning at the Battle of Ridgefield sign north of Casagmo\, and ending at the Keeler Tavern. \n\n\n\nTwo Tours: 10:30 and 11:00 a.m.\n\n\n\nSorry\, both the 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. tours are full. \n\n\n\nEach tour lasts approximately one hour\, covers approximately one mile\, and each stop will feature a short\, entertaining\, and informative performance.  \n\n\n\nTours are limited to 20 people each. Tours begin on the Main Street sidewalk\, just north of the entrance to Casagmo. Please park in town\, walk to the tour start\, and plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to your tour start time. Tours will be conducted rain or shine. \n\n\n\nSuggested Donation: $10 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis special event is being hosted with the support of our friends at the Ridgefield Library. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nContact info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org with questions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBattle of Ridgefield T-Shirt\, 2023 Version\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe official Battle of Ridgefield T-shirt\, commemorating the 246th anniversary\, is printed on the front with the official Battle commemorative logo\, and printed on the back with the Ridgefield town seal and the Ridgefield Historical Society logo. The shirt is an all-cotton short sleeve t-shirt in Indigo and is offered in youth medium and large as well as adult small\, medium\, large\, XL\, and XXL. \nBattle of Ridgefield T-Shirt\, 2023 Version — $20 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nOrder your t-shirt ››
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/battle-of-ridgefield-historical-walking-tours/
LOCATION:CT
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SUMMARY:A Gilded Age Tea
DESCRIPTION:This Event is Sold Out.  Please consider a Battle of Ridgefield Walking Tour instead!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Historical Society and the Lounsbury House present a Gilded Age Tea at the Lounsbury House featuring an enlightening and entertaining performance by Kandie Carle\, “The Victorian Lady” — plus tea and treats\, of course.  \n\n\n\nDoors open at 2:50pm.Program starts promptly at 3:15pm. Please be seated prior to this time.   Tea\, treats\, and conversation to follow presentation. \n\n\n\n$20\, for Ridgefield Historical Society Members$25\, for others(Not sure if you are a Historical Society member? Contact us.)  \n\n\n\n\nSold Out\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nAdditional Details \n\n\n\nFor those curious and in need of additional detail\, we offer a  Gilded Age Tea F.A.Q. \n\n\n\nWhat Happens at an Afternoon Tea? \n\n\n\nAfternoon tea was originally introduced to stave off late afternoon hunger when one still had several hours before the evening meal.  Over time\, friends and acquaintances were added to the occasion\, and it became an opportunity for pleasant —yet brief — sociality and conversation.  \n\n\n\nAt our Gilded Age tea\, we will enjoy treats; hear a spirited presentation by Kandie Carle\, The Victorian Lady; and have time for conversation and fun. \n\n\n\nAre Men Allowed? \n\n\n\nOf course. Historically\, men have always been included in Teas and certainly contribute to the company and conversation. If you know a man\, bring him along!  If you are a man\, get a ticket today.   \n\n\n\nWhat to Wear? \n\n\n\nKandie Carle\, the Victorian Lady\, will educate us on the clothing and accessories that reflect the Gilded Age era — from corset to gloves.  Throughout her interactive presentation\, Ms. Carle will relate anecdotes\, dispel myths\, and share insights into the fashion\, lifestyle\, manners\, and etiquette of men\, women\, and children at that time.  Ms. Carle\, a theater director\, performer and teacher for over 30 years\, is a decades-long researcher and student of social history and fashion.  \n\n\n\nFor the rest of us\, we can wear whatever we please. For those who enjoy getting gilded up\, wear gloves and a hat\, carry a fancy fan\, don a bowtie — you’re going to the Lounsbury’s house!    \n\n\n\nWhat’s on the Menu? \n\n\n\nWe will have an assortment of delectable treats\, plus tea of course.    \n\n\n\nPlease direct further questions to info@RidgefieldHistoricalSociety.org.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/a-gilded-age-tea/
LOCATION:Lounsbury House\, 316 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T100000
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 Memorial Tree Dedication
DESCRIPTION: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.   \n\n\n\nThe COVID-19 Memorial Tree on the day it was planted in April 2022.\n\n\n\nThe ceremony — open to all — will include words and a plaque dedication by Ridgefield First Selectman\, Rudy Marconi\, and Pastor Beth Anderson of St. Andrew’s Church in Ridgefield. Refreshments will follow in the Scott House\, the headquarters of the Ridgefield Historical Society.  The Society continues to collect COVID-19 artifacts and oral histories representing this uncommon time in the history of our town\, and our world.  \n\n\n\nThe COVID-19 Memorial Tree was initiated by the Commission on Aging of Ridgefield and was generously donated by Steve Zemo of Ridgefield Apartments. Zemo owns and maintains the ‘pocket park’ in which the tree resides.   \n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as “a tree for all seasons\,’ the Autumn Brilliance Amelanchier flowers in springtime\, produces berries in summer\, displays fiery brilliance in fall\, and captures snow in the winter — a year-round tribute to the many friends and family members who lives were lost to the global pandemic.    \n\n\n\nAll are invited to attend the dedication ceremony\, as well as stop by the park for visits across the seasons.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/covid-19-memorial-tree-dedication/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T100000
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis inaugural meeting in May 2023 is an open event with no predetermined topic.  You may learn more about the Ridgefield History Club here.  Registration is required and attendance is limited to 30 participants. Attendees are encouraged to carpool as parking at the Scott House is limited. \n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-2/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230528T160000
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SUMMARY:Peter Parley Schoolhouse Open House
DESCRIPTION:Ridgefield Public Schools are winding down\, but it’s opening day at the Peter Parley Schoolhouse — known as the West Lane Schoolhouse in its day and subsequently named for exceptional graduate\, Peter Parley.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee the classroom as it likely looked in 1915\, learn about the district schools\, and enjoy a special class at 2:30pm\, led by Dr. Darla Shaw and Barbara Kaplan — educators\, students\, and storytellers both who believe in the value of history to teach and entertain.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/peter-parley-schoolhouse-open-house/
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:20230603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T150000
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SUMMARY:Pride in the Park 2023
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/pride-in-the-park-2023/
LOCATION:Ballard Park\, 485 Main St\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053709
CREATED:20230511T123620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230610T132511Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: Peter Parley Schoolhouse Open House
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This event has been cancelled. If you were planning to attend\, please visit us instead on Sunday June 25 or a subsequent date.  We apologize for any inconveniences.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe event has been cancelled.Celebrate Connecticut Open House Day with a visit to the Peter Parley Schoolhouse. The one-room schoolhouse\, which began serving students in 1756 is currently set up at it likely looked in 1915.  Come learn about the Ridgefield district schools\, and learn what school and education were like in prior centuries — a whole lot different\, that’s for sure!
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/peter-parley-schoolhouse-open-house-4/
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:20230620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T100000
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nImmigrants from Italy starting arriving in Ridgefield during the 19th century and they helped shape the fabric of the town. Many of their descendants continue to live and work in Ridgefield today. What Italian families or businesses in town do you remember? Is your family from Italy? What customs and traditions are uniquely Italian? What is your favorite Italian food and who cooked it best in Ridgefield? What are your memories of the Italian American Club? If you have any photos or objects related to Ridgefield’s Italian community\, please bring them with you for show and tell!  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here >>\n\n\n\n\nParking at the Scott House is limited\, and registration is required to attend. Carpooling is highly encouraged.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-3/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T160000
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SUMMARY:Peter Parley Schoolhouse Open House
DESCRIPTION:Visit a museum of early Ridgefield education and learn about the district schools; see the classroom as it likely looked in 1915.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/peter-parley-schoolhouse-open-house-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:20230701T120000
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SUMMARY:Where's Waldo?
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou can come find Waldo in our 1714 Scott House (4 Sunset Lane) on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 1:00pm – 5:00pm\, or track him down at the Peter Parley Schoolhouse on Sunday\, July 30.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor the uninitiated\, each summer Books on the Common hosts a local Where’s Waldo? search\, arming children with Waldo passports and sending them off to find Waldo in participating businesses and organizations across Ridgefield.  It’s an opportunity to visit familiar businesses\, discover new ones\, and have a lot of fun on the hunt. At the Historical Society\, we’ll be displaying a collection of items to view\, touch\, and operate\, and we’ll be on hand to offer interesting facts\, answer questions\, and share the history of Ridgefield.   \n\n\n\nView the Ridgefield Historical Society 2022 Where’s Waldo gallery here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Waldo Where’s Waldo is the creation of British illustrator\, Martin Handford. Waldo\, aka Wally\, was first hidden\, sought\, and found back in 1987\, coinciding with the publication of Handford’s first book.  Since then\, the Waldo books have been published throughout the world\, and translated into nineteen languages. Waldo’s image may also be found on cereal boxes\, comic strips\, TV shows\, films\, video games and various other items. There is no doubt that Waldo has become a worldwide\, beloved icon bringing joy to “children” of all ages — even if he can’t be found!
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/wheres-waldo/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T140000
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SUMMARY:Let Freedom Ring 2023
DESCRIPTION:On July 4\, 2023\, Ridgefield Historical Society will again be celebrating Let Freedom Ring\, a long-standing tradition in which local individuals and institutions ring their bells 13 times at the stroke of 2:00pm to celebrate our freedom and independence. \n\n\n\nThe Historical Society will be leading the way\, ringing bells at the David Scott House (4 Sunset Lane)\, the Society’s headquarters\, and the Peter Parley Schoolhouse (at the intersection of West Lane and Route 35)\, and — especially satisfying — clanging the old fire bell on Bailey Avenue. \n\n\n\nCount Your Blessings and Ring Your Bells \n\n\n\nAll Ridgefield individuals and organizations are encouraged to join the Historical Society at any of our locations or ring a bell of your own.  Whether you’re a kid with a bike bell; a church with a steeple\, a driver with a horn; a drummer with a drum\, almost anybody with a cell phone\, join the fun and find a way to recognize and celebrate our fortune and freedom.  #LetFreedomRingRidgefield2023 \n\n\n\nAbout the Tradition \n\n\n\nThe Let Freedom Ring tradition was made official in 1963 when President John F. Kennedy proclaimed July 4 to be “National Bell Ringing Day” through U.S. Congressional Resolution Number 25\, where all across the nation Americans would ring bells to celebrate freedom and patriotism\, as the founding fathers would have done when the Revolutionary War was won in 1783. Historic sites like the Liberty Bell\, many National Parks\, Pearl Harbor\, and the Alamo have participated in this event\, as well as local historical societies nationwide.  Typically\, bells are rung 13 times\, representing the 13 colonies that fought for freedom and independence in 1776. New Hampshire! Massachusetts! Rhode Island! Connecticut! New York! New Jersey! Pennsylvania! Delaware! Maryland! Virginia! North Carolina! South Carolina! and Georgia!
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/let-freedom-ring-2023/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T100000
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe topic for the July 18th meeting is Ridgefield’s Businesses Past and Present. Jack Sanders\, who has written 10 books on Ridgefield history\, will be on hand.Over the years\, there have been many businesses Ridgefield that have come and gone with the changes in the community’s needs\, the growth of Ridgefield and surrounding areas\, and technological advances. What businesses\, that no longer exist\, do you remember best? Did your family have any favorite stores or restaurants? Did you or your friends work in any of these places? If you have any photos or objects related to Ridgefield’s businesses\, please bring them with you for show and tell!  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here >>\n\n\n\n\nParking at the Scott House is limited\, and registration is required to attend. Carpooling is highly encouraged.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-4/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T140000
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield Summerfest
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Ridgefield Historical Society table outside Town Hall at Ridgefield’s annual Summerfest.  Peruse old postcards and photos\, ask questions about days gone by or historic homes you’re curious about\, meet the team\, and leave with a book or souvenir.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummerfest is an annual family-friendly festival filled with art\, music\, food\, and activities. Ridgefield’s Main Street is closed for the occasion\, leaving plenty of room for frolic and fun.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-summerfest/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Town Hall\, 400 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230730T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230730T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053709
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SUMMARY:Peter Parley Schoolhouse Open House
DESCRIPTION:It’s late 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit our museum of early Ridgefield education and learn about the district schools; see the classroom as it looked in 1915 and imagine yourself way back when.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/peter-parley-schoolhouse-open-house-3/
LOCATION:Peter Parley Schoolhouse\, West Lane at South Salem Rd\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peter Parley Schoolhouse,Tours & Open Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053709
CREATED:20230731T164949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T193428Z
UID:19433-1692093600-1692140400@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club is Going Back to School
DESCRIPTION:In August at the Ridgefield Historical Society\, we’re thinking about school days. \n\n\n\nWhich schools did you attend? Did you walk to school or take a bus? Who drove the bus? \n\n\n\nWhat did you most want to have on the first day of school? Where did your family buy school supplies and back-to-school clothes? Were there dress codes? \n\n\n\nWho were the favorite teachers? \n\n\n\nGoing to School in Ridgefield will be the topic for The Ridgefield Historical Society’s Ridgefield History Club on Tuesday\, Aug. 15\, at 10 am in the David Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane. Jack Sanders\, who has written 10 books on Ridgefield history and is working on one about Ridgefield’s district schools\, will be on hand. \n\n\n\nParking at the Scott House is limited and carpooling is recommended. To attend this free program please register by clicking here. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Historical Society welcomes all to share their educational past and reflect on the evolution of Ridgefield schools from the district schoolhouses of the 18th\, 19th and 20th centuries (the last one closed in 1939) to the present day educational system. If you have any photos or objects related to going to school in Ridgefield\, please bring them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, a program of the Historical Society\, will meet regularly throughout the year to discuss the history of Ridgefield and all its villages. All are invited: just bring a love of history and some curiosity. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club is an informal community storytelling program (it’s not a presentation or lecture) where participants share memories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion will be audio recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve the memories of all of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. \n\n\n\nFor more information about this free program contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-is-going-back-to-school/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053709
CREATED:20230731T170914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T193605Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield Historical Society to Honor Legacy at the 2023 Cannon Grange Agricultural Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield Historical Society will be an exhibitor at the 91st Cannon Grange Agricultural Fair at 25 Cannon Road in Wilton on Sunday\, Aug. 27\,  10-4. \n\n\n\nThe much-anticipated annual event is the grand finale to summer and is enjoyed by hundreds of children and adults who participate in juried agricultural contests ranging from Culinary Arts to Poultry & Fowl\, to Rabbits\, Sewing & Needlework and many more. Details for entries are at cannongrange.org. Additionally\, dozens of concessionaires will be in attendance.  Admission is $2. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Grange joined forces with the Cannon Grange inthe 1950s\, uniting two organizations dedicated to preserving the agricultural legacy of Wilton and Ridgefield. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Historical Society will offer visitors an opportunity to delve into the rich history of Ridgefield and its agricultural heritage through a display of photographs and merchandise\, including a wide selection of Ridgefield history books\, which will be for sale.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-historical-society-to-honor-legacy-at-the-2023-cannon-grange-agricultural-fair/
LOCATION:Cannon Grange Agricultural Fair\, 25 Cannon Road\, Wilton\, Connecticut\, 06897
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053709
CREATED:20230716T130654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T022013Z
UID:19395-1693141200-1693152000@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Peter Parley Schoolhouse Open House
DESCRIPTION:With Ridgefield Public Schools officially starting tomorrow\, a visit to the Peter Parley Schoolhouse — and a celebration of Parley’s birthday — is a perfect re-entry to the 2023-2024 academic year.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe afternoon will feature a 2:00pm ‘lesson’ by Dr. Darla Shaw\, portraying Parley’s sister\, Abigail Goodrich Whittlesey – an engaging opportunity to learn more about the man\, the school\, and the times in which they lived.  \n\n\n\nNo registration required.  \n\n\n\nThe Peter Parley Schoolhouse honors the author and alumnus Samuel G. Goodrich (pen name Peter Parley)\, but his siblings\, who studied there as well\, were also accomplished wordsmiths. Abigail Goodrich (later Whittlesey) became one of America’s first female magazine editors and provided information and advice to countless 19th Century families\, while Charles A. Goodrich\, the only one of the three to receive a college education\, was the author of more than two dozen books on history\, geography and religion. We’ll honor Abigail’s legacy with a presentation by Dr. Darla Shaw at Last Sunday at the Schoolhouse on Sunday\, Aug. 27. The school\, formerly the West Lane District School and now a museum of early Ridgefield education\, will be open to visitors from 1 to 4; Dr. Shaw’s presentation will begin at 2.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/peter-parley-schoolhouse-open-house-5/
LOCATION:Peter Parley Schoolhouse\, West Lane at South Salem Rd\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peter Parley Schoolhouse,Tours & Open Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053709
CREATED:20230731T182346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T193742Z
UID:19444-1693422000-1693425600@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Ballard Park Gardens Then and Now Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Terry McManus\, President of the Ridgefield Garden Club\, archivist and historian\, will give a talk on the history and current care of Ballard Park and its gardens. This program is presented in partnership with the Ridgefield Library and Ridgefield Historical Society. To register for the talk click here. There will also be a tour led by Ms. McManus of the Ballard Park gardens the day after this talk on Thursday\, August 31 at 11:00 am (separate registration is required for the tour here).
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ballard-park-gardens-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Library\, 472 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053709
CREATED:20230731T183719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T193930Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour of Ballard Park Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience the beautiful and varied gardens and greenhouse in Ballard Park which are maintained by the Ridgefield Garden Club and the Caudatowa Garden Club. \n\n\n\nMs. Terry McManus will lead the tour. This program is also presented in partnership with the Ridgefield Library and Ridgefield Historical Society. \n\n\n\nPlease register by clicking here. Limited to 15\, first come\, first served. \n\n\n\nBallard Park is located at 485 Main Street in Ridgefield\, CT. Registered participants are to meet at the Main Street entrance (opposite the Ridgefield Library) at 11:00 am.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/walking-tour-of-ballard-park-gardens/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Library\, 472 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053709
CREATED:20230902T190155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230902T193558Z
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SUMMARY:"The Jeffersonians" by Kevin Gutzman
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special program with Kevin R. C. Gutzman\, author of The Jeffersonians: The Visionary Presidencies of Jefferson\, Madison\, and Monroe.  Before the consecutive two-term administrations of Presidents Bill Clinton\, George W. Bush and Barack Obama\, there had only been one other trio of its type: Thomas Jefferson\, James Madison and James Monroe.  Gutzman’s The Jeffersonians is a complete chronicle of the men\, known as The Virginia Dynasty\, who served as president from 1801 to 1825 and implemented the foreign policy\, domestic and constitutional agenda of the radical wing of the American Revolution\, setting guideposts for later American liberals to follow.The three close political allies were tightly related: Jefferson and Madison were the closest of friends\, and Monroe was Jefferson’s former law student. Their achievements were many\, including the founding of the opposition Republican Party in the 1790s; the Louisiana Purchase; and the call upon Congress in 1806 to use its constitutional power to ban slave imports beginning on January 1\, 1808.  Of course\, not everything the Virginia Dynasty undertook was a success: Its chief failure might have been the ineptly planned and led War of 1812. In general\, however\, when Monroe rode off into the sunset in 1825\, his passing and the end of The Virginia Dynasty were much lamented. Gutzman’s book details a time in America when three Presidents worked toward common goals to strengthen our Republic in a way we rarely see in American politics today. \n\n\n\nKevin R.C. Gutzman is Professor of History at Western Connecticut State University and a faculty member at LibertyClassroom.com. He has his law degree from the University of Texas Law School and his Ph.D. in American history from the University of Virginia. His books include Thomas Jefferson – Revolutionary; James Madison and the Making of America; Virginia’s American Revolution; and\, with Thomas Woods\, Who Killed the Constitution? \n\n\n\nThis program is part of the ongoing First Principles Series co-sponsored by the Ridgefield Library\, the Ridgefield Historical Society\, the League of Women Voters of Ridgefield\, Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center and the Cannon Ridge Chapter of the DAR. 
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/the-jeffersonians-by-kevin-gutzman/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Library\, 472 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053709
CREATED:20230731T185718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230902T185333Z
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SUMMARY:Explore History on a Walking Tour of Bennett's Pond State Park
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, Sept. 9\, at 10 am the Ridgefield Historical Society will offer a one-hour walking tour led by Benjamin Hume to the former site of the Colonel Louis D. Conley’s mansion in Bennett’s Pond State Park in Ridgefield\, CT. A limited number of tickets are available at $15 per person online here. \n\n\n\nBenjamin Hume will weave stories together of the interesting history and people who once inhabited the Bennett’s Pond area. The walk will discuss the history of the land with a focus on the Conley family who owned the largest tin foil company in the world and established Outpost Farm\, one of the largest estates in Ridgefield\, totaling more than 1\,500 acres\, which grew into one of New England’s biggest nurseries in the 1920s and 1930s. Come celebrate\, walk and learn about this fascinating piece of land\, part of which is now known as Bennett’s Pond State Park.  \n\n\n\nMr. Hume moved to Ridgefield when he was 10 years old in 1980. Growing up in the area allowed him to explore the town’s many open spaces and learn about local history. In the past he has given popular Battle of Ridgefield walking tours for the Ridgefield Historical Society. While he has lived in other places\, he has always had a fondness for Ridgefield and has considered the area to be home. Benjamin looks forward to sharing the story of Bennett’s Pond and looking for clues from the past with the participants in this walking tour. \n\n\n\nPark at the main lot for Bennett’s Pond State Park at Bennett’s Farm Road and check in there by 9:50am with your name. The terrain is moderate but hiking footwear is recommended for this approximately half mile walk through some damp grass. The rain date is Sunday\, Sept. 10\, at 10 am. For more information contact: info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/explore-history-on-a-walking-tour-of-bennetts-pond-state-park/
LOCATION:Bennett’s Pond State Park\, 572 Bennett's Farm Road\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053709
CREATED:20230902T191219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230902T193827Z
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SUMMARY:Eccentric Women of Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 9\, 2023 at 8:00pm \n\n\n\nand \n\n\n\nSUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 10\, 2023 at 5:00pm \n\n\n\nThese monologues\, adapted for the stage from the storytelling of Dr. Darla Shaw\, celebrate four eccentric women of Ridgefield: \n\n\n\nSarah Bishop  \n\n\n\nMary Louise Beatrice Olcott \n\n\n\nJaqueline Seligmann \n\n\n\nCarmela Sabilia \n\n\n\nDirected by Linda Seay \n\n\n\nOriginal Historical Stories by Dr. Darla Shaw \n\n\n\nStage Adaptations by Stephen Robbins \n\n\n\nJoin us as these women are brought to life on the RTB stage\, in a joint presentation with the Ridgefield Historical Society.  \n\n\n\nThe Sunday performance will include a talkback with the actors\, director Linda Seay\, and Sally Sanders of the Ridgefield Historical Society! \n\n\n\nDoors open at 7:00pm Saturday\, and 4:00pm Sunday\, one hour prior to curtain \n\n\n\nCabaret Seating – Bring Food & Drink \n\n\n\n(snacks and drinks available at our Lobby Concessions Stand) \n\n\n\nThis show is presented without intermission. \n\n\n\nFor more information: boxoffice@ridgefieldtheatrebarn.org or 203-431-9850
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/eccentric-women-of-ridgefield-2-2/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Theater Barn\, 37 Halpin Road\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053709
CREATED:20230902T184332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230902T184414Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club - Farming in Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:Farming in Ridgefield will be the topic for the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Ridgefield History Club on Tuesday\, September 19\, 2023 at 10am in the historic David Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane. Jack Sanders\, who has written 10 books on Ridgefield history\, will be on hand. \n\n\n\nParking at the Scott House is limited and carpooling is recommended. Registration is required here to attend this free program. \n\n\n\nIt’s harvest season and we invite you to join us as we unearth the fascinating history of farming in our picturesque town. From humble beginnings to thriving agricultural enterprises\, this enlightening session will transport you through time\, shedding light on the things that have shaped Ridgefield’s farming heritage. Get ready to plow through the past and sow the seeds of knowledge with us as we share memories and stories about places like Conklin’s\, Dic-Ree\, Stonehill\, Walnut Grove\, Elmer Leeson’s\, and Irving Keeler’s farms. If you have any photos or objects related farming in Ridgefield\, please bring them with you for show and tell! \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, a program of the Historical Society\, will meet regularly throughout the year to discuss the history of Ridgefield and all its villages. All are invited: just bring your love of history and your curiosity. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club is an informal story telling session (it’s not a presentation or lecture) where everyone sits in a circle and shares memories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion will be recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve the memories of all of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. \n\n\n\nFor more information about this free program contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-farming-in-ridgefield/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053709
CREATED:20230731T190355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T044701Z
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SUMMARY:Reception for the New Executive Director of Ridgefield Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield Historical Society has announced a reception to welcome and introduce Stephen Bartkus as its new Executive Director. Scheduled for Saturday\, Sept. 23\, 3 to 5 pm\, the gathering will celebrate the Historical Society’s new chapter under Mr. Bartkus’ leadership. \n\n\n\nAs an accomplished professional with an extensive background in museums\, preservation\, archaeology\, and community engagement\, his appointment marks a significant milestone for the Historical Society and the Ridgefield community at large. \n\n\n\nAlso join us in welcoming Kendra Menary\, Executive Assistant\, to the Ridgefield Historical Society team! \n\n\n\nAll members\, local history enthusiasts\, and interested individuals are encouraged to attend this occasion at the Scott House located at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield. Light refreshments will be served. Parking is limited so carpooling is encouraged and registration is requested here. Please contact info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821 for additional information.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/reception-for-the-new-executive-director-of-ridgefield-historical-society/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053709
CREATED:20230902T194819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230902T194830Z
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SUMMARY:Peter Parley Schoolhouse will open Sept. 24
DESCRIPTION:The Peter Parley/West Lane District Schoolhouse on West Lane at South Salem and Silver Spring Roads will be open to visitors on Sunday afternoon\, Sept. 24\, from 1 to 4.  \n\n\n\nThis museum of early education in Ridgefield is named for one of its early illustrious students\, Samuel Goodrich/Peter Parley\, but for September\, we are saluting another distinguished West Lane alumnus\, Cyrus Northrop\, whose birthday is Sept. 30. He left his family farm on West Lane to study and eventually teach at Yale University and was then recruited to be president of the new University of Minnesota\, where he was a beloved leader. He was 87 and President Emeritus when he died there in 1922. Admission to the schoolhouse is free; the school is overseen by the Ridgefield Historical Society. Volunteers Jack and Sally Sanders will be on hand to answer questions. https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/ or 203-438-5821.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/peter-parley-schoolhouse-will-open-sept-24/
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:20231001T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053709
CREATED:20230902T050202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T211236Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Intemperate Habits: LGBTQ History from a Connecticut Perspective
DESCRIPTION:This presentation has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances and will be rescheduled in the near future. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Historical Society\, in partnership with the Ridgefield Library and Ridgefield CT Pride\, will present\, Intemperate Habits: LGBTQ History from a Connecticut Perspective\, a talk by Susan Ferentinos\, PhD. This free program is made possible by a grant from CT Humanities. \n\n\n\nTo celebrate the launch of the Ridgefield LGBTQ Oral History Project and LGBTQ History Month\, historian Susan Ferentinos will offer an overview of LGBTQ history\, with particular emphasis on the experiences of LGBTQ people in Connecticut. From some of the earliest evidence of same-sex desire in the English colonies to the LGBTQ civil rights struggles of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries\, Connecticut has been a part of the national story of gender and sexual diversity. By using local stories to illustrate national trends\, Dr. Ferentinos will demonstrate the importance of individual LGBTQ lives and communities to our understandings of the past. \n\n\n\nSusan Ferentinos\, PhD\, is a public history researcher\, writer\, and consultant helping cultural organizations share untold stories about women and LGBTQ people. She will be assisting with the Ridgefield LGBTQ Oral History Project and has recently worked with the Palmer-Warner House in East Haddam\, Connecticut\, and the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site in Hyde Park\, New York. She is the author of the award-winning book Interpreting LGBT History at Museums and Historic Sites and has contributed her expertise to the National Park Service initiative “Telling All Americans’ Stories.” \n\n\n\nRidgefield Historical Society preserves\, interprets\, and fosters public knowledge of Ridgefield’s historical\, cultural\, and architectural heritage. Learn more by visiting www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org \n\n\n\nRidgefield CT Pride celebrates Ridgefield’s LGBTQIA+ community\, educates\, promotes awareness\, understanding\, and acceptance\, fosters a sense of belonging\, as well as provides support for both LGBTQIA+ individuals and their friends and family. Learn more by visiting www.ridgefieldctpride.com \n\n\n\nConnecticut Humanities (CTH) is an independent\, non-profit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. CTH connects people to the humanities through grants\, partnerships\, and collaborative programs. CTH projects\, administration\, and program development are supported by state and federal matching funds\, community foundations\, and gifts from private sources. Learn more by visiting www.cthumanities.org \n\n\n\nFor more information call 203-438-5821\, email info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org\, or visit www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/intemperate-habits-lgbtq-history-from-a-connecticut-perspective-2/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Lectures,LGBTQIA+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053709
CREATED:20230731T191529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T194838Z
UID:19461-1696683600-1696698000@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary Ridgefield Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield Historical Society will collaborate with Histoury on a bus tour of colonial homes in Ridgefield on Saturday\, Oct. 7\, 1-5pm. Early ticket sales\, through Tuesday\, Aug. 8\, are at a 10 percent discount and a portion of those sales will go to the Ridgefield Historical Society. The Oct. 7 Ridgefield event is a one-time-only tour. Space is limited. Use promo code HISTSOC for 10 percent off\, good through Tuesday\, Aug. 8. For ticket purchases\, click here. \n\n\n\nEnjoy an afternoon on a bus tour exploring colonial Ridgefield. Learn about the architecture\, people\, and stories connected to these historic places. Experience one of the town’s grandest colonial residences\, abandoned when its Loyalist owner fled to England. Ridgefield is home to a rare surviving colonial artisan’s workshop\, which was later renovated by acclaimed architect and revered Ridgefield resident Cass Gilbert. Many more historic colonial buildings have been well-preserved throughout the town. The tour will explore a great collection of some 20 of these places. Several stops will allow interior visits. \n\n\n\nHistoury is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the appreciation and preservation of historic buildings in communities large and small through guided architectural history tours.  Its tours celebrate the architectural heritage found in communities throughout New England and New York. For additional information contact histoury.org or 212-683-2027.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/revolutionary-ridgefield-bus-tour/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Tours & Open Houses
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