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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Holiday Baking Traditions
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club will explore holiday baking traditions from Ridgefield’s past at its Dec. 17 meeting at 10 a.m. at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane. Ridgefield Historical Society Collections Manager Betsy Reid will pull out town cookbooks from the archives and highlight some of the cookie recipes. Admission is free. \n\n\n\nDid your family have a traditional favorite that you’d be willing to share with the group? What was the one cookie that you always looked forward to during the holidays? Did anyone like fruitcake? Do you have a cookbook or baking tool that has been in your family for generations? Bring it for ‘show and tell’ and share a favorite recipe and story about it with the group. We’ll even have some of our favorite holiday cookies for everyone to sample. \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 their memories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion will be recorded and catalogued in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve memories about all of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. You can watch recordings of our past meetings on our Facebook page. \n\n\n\nAttendees are encouraged to share their stories with the group or just come and listen to the fascinating conversation about our town’s past. All are reminded to bring related photos and objects about Ridgefield’s history for ‘show and tell.’ \n\n\n\nBecause parking at the Scott House is limited\, registration is requested to attend. Carpooling is encouraged.  \n\n\n\nFor additional information\, contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-holiday-baking-traditions/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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SUMMARY:Silhouettes by Deborah O'Connor
DESCRIPTION:11/11/2024 Update: Silhouettes is sold out and in-person appointments are no longer available. But you can still have your silhouettes created in time for the holidays. Email Ms. O’Connor your profile photographs by Wednesday\, December 4 and she will cut and frame the silhouettes in her studio and bring them with her for you to pick up at the Ridgefield Historical Society between 9am-2pm on Sun. Dec. 8\, 2024. This link gives you instructions for purchasing silhouettes in advance of the event using digital profile photographs: https://thesilhouettelady.com/how-to-order During the checkout process on Ms. O’Connor’s website\, when asked for the name of the fundraiser’s sponsoring organization in the “ENTER SPONSORING GROUP’S NAME FOR FUNDRAISERS”\, enter “Ridgefield Historical Society“. Do not pay by credit card\, instead choose “PAY LATER WHEN PICKING UP ORDER AT A FUNDRAISER“. \n\n\n\n\nSilhouettes\, a beloved tradition and benefit for the Ridgefield Historical Society\, returns for the holiday season on Sun. Dec. 8\, 2024 from 9am-2pm. This event sells out quickly every year\, so be sure to make your reservation today. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silhouettes-by-deborah-oconnor-registration-1059129076579?aff=oddtdtcreato \n\n\n\n\nCalling all children\, families\, and yes even pets! Silhouettes make a unique holiday gift. Make an appointment here and join us at the historic Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane on Dec. 8 to have beautiful handcut silhouette portraits created for you and your family\, including your dogs and cats. Each silhouette\, starting at $30 each\, is cut in exacting detail by Rhode Island artist Deborah O’Connor. Ms. O’Connor has been practicing this lost art for over forty years. This year silhouettes can also be made from digital profile pictures submitted online in advance. \n\n\n\nThere are just 29 appointments available for this sure to sell out special event. Register here on Eventbrite and pay a $30 nonrefundable deposit here which reserves your seat for one appointment which will be applied to the total cost of your silhouette(s)\, which start at $30 each and up. The Eventbrite credit card fee of $3.85 is a separate additional expense for you and will not be applied to your silhouette purchase. Ms. O’Connor can create silhouettes for 1-2 subjects during each 10 minute appointment. If you plan to have silhouettes made for more than 2 subjects\, please book two consecutive 10 minute appointments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can purchase just the unframed silhouette\, or you can have it matted and framed for an additional cost. \n\n\n\nOne original unframed silhouette: $30 \n\n\n\nExtra unframed copy of the silhouette: $15 \n\n\n\nAdditional Add-on Options: \n\n\n\nMat (8″x10″) for one subject: $10 \n\n\n\nMat (11″x14″) for groupings of 2-3 subjects: $20 \n\n\n\nFrame (5″x7″) for one subject: $40 \n\n\n\nFrame (8″x10″) for groupings of 2-3 subjects: $60 \n\n\n\nMembers of the Ridgefield Historical Society will receive a 10% discount on their total order at the Scott House on Sun. Dec. 8. Not a member? Sign up here to take advantage of this member benefit. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at the Ridgefield Historical Society 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment to check in\, fill out your order form\, and process your payment. Late arrivals can not be accommodated and deposits are nonrefundable for missed appointments. Parking at the Historical Society is limited and traffic is heavy. Please allocate extra travel time to get to this event. \n\n\n\nAdvance Orders \n\n\n\nSkip the line and submit your profile photos in digital format in advance on Ms. O’Connor’s website https://thesilhouettelady.com/ and then pick up your completed silhouettes at the Ridgefield Historical Society. Follow these instructions: https://thesilhouettelady.com/how-to-order \n\n\n\nDuring the checkout process on Ms. O’Connor’s website\, when asked for the name of the fundraiser’s sponsoring organization in the “ENTER SPONSORING GROUP’S NAME FOR FUNDRAISERS”\, enter “Ridgefield Historical Society“. Do not pay by credit card\, instead choose “PAY LATER WHEN PICKING UP ORDER AT A FUNDRAISER“. You will pay for your order when you pick it up at the Ridgefield Historical Society on Sun. Dec. 8 between 9am and 2pm. An appointment on Eventbrite is not needed for advance orders with digital photographs. \n\n\n\nSilhouettes History \n\n\n\nSilhouette cutting is done entirely freehand in a matter of minutes. Working with multiple layers of paper\, it is possible to create several silhouettes of the same subject at once. These extra “copies” are traditionally sold at half the cost of the “original”\, and make wonderful gifts. There is a magical quality to this art\, beyond the fascination of seeing how quickly an accurate portrait is produced\, using only scissors and a trained eye. That special quality is the unique ability of a silhouette to seemingly capture the very “essence” of a person. Once experienced you will become an enthusiastic fan of the art. These loyal fans have sought out the dwindling number of practitioners with enough frequency to keep the art from extinction. \n\n\n\n\nBefore the invention of the camera\, the silhouette ranked as the most popular form of portraiture. Compared to other means of having a portrait done\, silhouettes were inexpensive. Previous to being dubbed “silhouettes” they were called “shades” or “shadows”. The term silhouette derived from a French minister of finance and amateur shade cutter named Etienne de Silhouette. His stringent financial policies caused the slogan “a la Silhouette” to be used in reference to anything that was considered “cheap” in France at that time. The name stuck unfortunately\, denigrating what is truly a fine art\, into something that sounds almost worthless. \n\n\n\n\nOn the bright side\, most people are no longer aware of that association. One other quality that is unique to silhouettes\, is how they tend to remain displayed on the walls of a home for decades. They slowly and unintentionally evolve into becoming a family’s most treasured heirlooms. Capturing the essence of a person\, which is timeless\, they do not become outdated\, as photographs do and tend to remain untouched and on display for decades. Historians have attributed the survival of so many intact antique silhouettes to this fact. Join us for the opportunity to have heirloom quality silhouettes created for your family. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nFor more information contact the Ridgefield Historical Society at ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org\, info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety\, or 203-438-5821.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/silhouettes-by-deborah-oconnor-returns-to-the-ridgefield-historical-society/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Native American Life in Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\nNative American life in Ridgefield is the topic for the next gathering of the Ridgefield History Club at 10am on Tuesday\, November 19\, 2024\, in the Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield\, CT. \, in the Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield\, CT. Jack Sanders who has written over a dozen books about Ridgefield’s history will be in attendance\, as will archaeologist Lynn Marie Wieland. Ridgefield History Club programs are free and open to everyone; new participants are welcome at any time. Come to share memories or just to listen. \n\n\n\nEver wonder what life was like in Ridgefield 10\,000 years ago? Join us as we explore the lifeways of the first people to inhabit these lands. They were hunters and gatherers who subsided off of big game animals like mastodons. We will also be looking at stone tools they left behind in Ridgefield and hear how they were excavated by professional archaeologists. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, an informal community storytelling program (it’s a conversation\, not a lecture) of the Historical Society\, meets for an hour 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.  \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\nSeating is limited at the Scott House\, so we ask that you register in advance here: \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\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-native-american-life-in-ridgefield/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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SUMMARY:Tellabration
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate the art of storytelling at this year’s Tellabration from 2pm to 3pm on Saturday\, November 16\, 2024 at the Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield. Originally founded in 1988 by PawPaw Pinkerton in Connecticut\, Tellabration has grown into a global tradition\, bringing people together through the power of shared stories. \n\n\n\nThis year\, the Ridgefield Historical Society invites you to gather for an afternoon of local tales\, centered around the theme “Your Part in Historical Ridgefield.” Our storytellers will share true\, five-minute stories that connect to our town’s rich history\, weaving together personal experiences and community memories. \n\n\n\nThe event will be held at the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Scott House\, and promises to be a joyful celebration of friendship\, humanity\, and the enduring tradition of storytelling. The afternoon will be hosted by Dr. Darla Shaw who will serve as MC. \n\n\n\nFeatured storytellers will be: Deborah Ahle\, Sandy Carpenter\, Mac Reid\, Sally Sanders\, Stephen Maydan\, Martha Talburt\, Jean Jaykus\, Pete Nichols\, and Peter Bachmann. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact the Ridgefield Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or email info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. Due to limited parking at the Scott House\, registration is requested for this free event. Secure your seat by registering here: \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/tellabration/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
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SUMMARY:Bus Tour of Ridgefield's Great Estates with Jack Sanders
DESCRIPTION:10/7/2024 Update: This event is now sold out. Please continue to register and you will be added to the waitlist. If tickets become available you will be contacted. Thank you! \n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets Here\n\n\n\n\nMore than 20 grand estates that covered much of Ridgefield a century ago will be the focus of a luxury bus tour presented by the Ridgefield Historical Society\, from 10am to 12pm on Saturday\, November 9\, 2024. \n\n\n\nJack Sanders\, author of the book\, Ridgefield’s Great Estates\, will lead the group to and sometimes through these grand properties during a 25-mile excursion of the town\, describing the grounds and mansions – some of which are still standing and have been repurposed. Beginning and ending at East Ridge Middle School at 10 East Ridge Road\, the tour is entirely by bus and will not include walking around or inside buildings. Seating is limited to 21 people and is expected to sell out quickly. Tickets for this unique opportunity are nonrefundable and priced at $75 for members of the Ridgefield Historical Society. \n\n\n\nAs a benefit of your membership in the Ridgefield Historical Society\, we are offering members advance access to tickets for this sure to sell out event\, prior to making them available to the general public. If you aren’t yet a member of the Ridgefield Historical Society\, join here. \n\n\n\nFor a complete experience\, tour-goers should bring their copies of Ridgefield’s Great Estates\, for illustrations to which Mr. Sanders will be referring throughout the trip. Copies may be ordered as an add-on at checkout here and will be distributed on the bus tour. This book can also be purchased from our friends at Books on the Common. A limited number will be available on loan for the tour. \n\n\n\nA Fairfield County native and graduate of Holy Cross\, Jack Sanders retired in 2014 after 45 years as an editor of The Ridgefield Press. He’s written a dozen books on Ridgefield history\, and also created and administers the “Old Ridgefield” group on Facebook\, which has more than 9\,000 followers. He and his wife\, Sally\, a retired newspaper editor who is on the board of the Ridgefield Historical Society\, live in a 250-year old farmhouse in Ridgefield. \n\n\n\nFor additional information contact: info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821 or ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/bus-tour-of-ridgefields-great-estates-with-jack-sanders/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Bus Tours
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SUMMARY:Come in Costume for Schoolhouse Open House
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, Oct. 27\, will be the final Sunday at the Peter Parley Schoolhouse for 2024\, a chance to see how young Ridgefielders received their early education and to do a bit of trick-or-treating. Come in costume! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe school\, formally the West Lane District School\, sits in the triangle at the intersection of West Lane and South Salem Road. It has been expanded and renovated over the years since its opening in 1756\, but it is still a basic one-room school. Furnished as it was when the school finally closed in 1915\, when the town’s first modern grammar school opened on East Ridge\, the school is maintained as a small museum by the Ridgefield Historical Society. \n\n\n\nThe open house on Sunday will run from 1 to 4 p.m. Jack and Sally Sanders\, who are Ridgefield Historical Society volunteers\, will be on hand to greet visitors and answer questions. For more information\, visit https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/come-in-costume-for-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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SUMMARY:Opening of the Vault Party
DESCRIPTION:For members of the Catoonah Circle\, by invitation \n\n\n\nJoin us for an exclusive evening at the Ridgefield Historical Society’s “Opening of the Vault” Party on Thursday\, October 17\, 2024\, a special recognition event for members of the Catoonah Circle. This event will showcase Ridgefield treasures from our collection housed in the climate-controlled vault beneath our historic 1714 Scott House. Enjoy an evening of discovery and celebration with guided tours of the vault\, access to seldom seen Ridgefield artifacts from past centuries\, and a chance to meet and mingle with fellow history enthusiasts and supporters. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by Oct. 1 to: info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCatoonah Circle is a sustaining membership tier honoring Chief Catoonah’s legacy and directly helps us preserve and share Ridgefield’s rich history today and for future generations. To become an inaugural member of the Catoonah Circle and attend this special event\, join here: https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/support-us/membership/ For more information contact: 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/opening-of-the-vault-party/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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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. 15\, at 5 p.m.  \n\n\n\nThe session will include approval of the 2023 Annual Meeting minutes\, presentation of the 2024 annual report and the election of a slate of officers and directors. There will also be a vote on minor changes to the by-laws. \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. Participation details will be provided with the Zoom link.  \n\n\n\nTo become a member of the Ridgefield Historical Society click here. \n\n\n\nFollowing the close of the Annual Meeting\, the officers and board will convene a regularly scheduled meeting\, which is open only to the board.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgfield-historical-society-annual-meeting-oct-15/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: The Danbury Fair
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThe history of The Great Danbury State Fair is the topic for the next gathering of the Ridgefield History Club at 10am on Tuesday\, October 15\, 2024\, in the Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield\, CT. Ridgefield History Club programs are free and open to everyone; new participants are welcome at any time. Come to share memories or just to listen. \n\n\n\nOnce one of the largest agricultural fairs in the country\, The Great Danbury State Fair was a cherished event for generations of local residents until its closure in 1981 and the construction of the Danbury Fair Mall on the fairgrounds. From its early days in the 1800s to its grand finale\, the fair drew crowds from across the region with its agricultural displays\, midway attractions\, horse racing\, and entertainment. Many Ridgefielders have fond memories of visiting the fairgrounds\, located just a few miles from town\, and this is a chance to reflect on those experiences. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own Danbury Fair stories\, photographs\, and memorabilia to share during “show and tell”. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, an informal community storytelling program (it’s a conversation\, not a lecture) of the Historical Society\, meets for an hour 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\nSeating is limited at the Scott House\, so we ask that you register in advance here: \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\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-the-danbury-fair/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
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SUMMARY:Who’s a U of M Golden Gopher? Schoolhouse will honor Northrop-Last Sunday at the Schoolhouse
DESCRIPTION:This month at the Peter Parley Schoolhouse\, we turn to another famous alumnus\, Cyrus B. Northrop\, a Ridgefield farmer’s son who went on to achieve great success in academia. The Schoolhouse will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday\, Sept. 29. Admission is free. \n\n\n\nRefreshments will be served in honor of Cyrus Northrop’s birthday (Sept. 30). \n\n\n\nBorn in 1834\, he was the first member of his family to be educated beyond eighth grade: He graduated from the prestigious Williston Seminary\, Yale College in 1857\, and Yale Law School in 1861. After stints as clerk of the Connecticut House of Representatives\, and the State Senate\, he became editor of a New Haven newspaper\, then returned to Yale to teach English literature and rhetoric. \n\n\n\nIn 1884 his wide-ranging talents and reputation prompted the then-little University of Minnesota to offer him the job of president. He became perhaps the university’s best known and accomplished leader. During his 27 years as president\, the university went from 300 students to more than 5\,000 and from four buildings to 46. Northrop remained as the president until 1911. He died in 1922\, aged 87. \n\n\n\nFor more information about the Peter Parley Schoolhouse\, which is maintained as a small museum by the Ridgefield Historical Society\, please visit https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/. Volunteers Jack and Sally Sanders will be at the schoolhouse on Sept. 29 to greet guests and answer questions.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/whos-a-u-of-m-golden-gopher-schoolhouse-will-honor-northrop/
LOCATION:Peter Parley Schoolhouse\, West Lane at South Salem Rd\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Battle of Ridgefield -Talk\, Book Signing\, & Reception with Keith Jones
DESCRIPTION:Register for Program & Purchase Book Here\n\n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Historical Society is pleased to present Keith Marshall Jones III’s new book\, THE BATTLE OF RIDGEFIELD: Benedict Arnold\, the Patriot Militia\, and the Surprising 1777 Battle that Galvanized Revolutionary Connecticut\, which Connecticut State Historian Emeritus Dr. Walter Woodward calls “the definitive account of the Battle of Ridgefield for many years to come.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Jones\, the Founding President of the Ridgefield Historical Society and author of Farmers Against the Crown (2002)\, has added a great deal of new information and understanding to the story of inland Connecticut’s largest Revolutionary War engagement\, the April 27\, 1777\, Battle of Ridgefield.  \n\n\n\nMr. Jones will share insights on the Battle of Ridgefield in a program on Wednesday\, Sept. 18\, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church North Hall\, 351 Main Street. Admission to the presentation is free\, but a ticket is required for entry. Book sales benefit the Ridgefield Historical Society. \n\n\n\nThe 320-page illustrated and indexed paperback book is priced at $35.95. Books are now available to purchase on site at the Ridgefield Historical Society at 4 Sunset Lane during open hours (Tue\, Wed\, and Thur\, 1-5pm) or other times by appointment. Books can also be pre-order through the Ridgefield Historical Society’s website and can be picked-up and signed by the author at this event on Sept. 18. Books can also be shipped to you for an additional $7\, for a total of $42.95 each. If you’d like more than one copy mailed to you please call the Ridgefield Historical Society (203-438-5821) before placing your order. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeith Marshall Jones III is author of JOHN LAURANCE\, the Immigrant Founding Father America Never Knew (awarded the American Philosophical Society’s 2019 “Publication of the Year”). Other books include: 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 Tucson\, Arizona. \n\n\n\nFor more information call the Historical Society at 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Program & Purchase Book Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/the-battle-of-ridgefield-talk-book-signing-and-reception-with-keith-jones/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 353 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T110000
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: The Battle of Ridgefield\, a special conversation with Keith Jones
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a special conversation about The Battle of Ridgefield and the latest research discoveries about the event with Keith Jones\, the founding president of the Ridgefield Historical Society and author of the new book\, The Battle of Ridgefield: Benedict Arnold\, the Patriot Militia\, and the Suprising 1777 Battle that Galvanized Revolutionary Connecticut \, for the next gathering of the Ridgefield History Club at 10am on Tuesday\, September 17\, 2024 in the Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield\, CT. Ridgefield History Club programs are free and open to everyone; new participants are welcome at any time. \n\n\n\nMr. Jones will be sharing new information and understanding to the story of inland Connecticut’s largest Revolutionary War engagement\, the April 27\, 1777\, Battle of Ridgefield. Have you ever found anything from the Battle? Bring your Battle of Ridgefield questions for the discussion and your Battle of Ridgefield artifacts\, documents\, and memorabilia for “show and tell”. \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\nConnecticut State Historian Emeritus Dr. Walter Woodward calls The Battle of Ridgefield: Benedict Arnold\, the Patriot Militia and the Surprising 1777 Battle that Galvanized Revolutionary Connecticut\, “the definitive account of the Battle of Ridgefield for many years to come.”  Books will be available for purchase and signing at the Scott House. Registration is required since seating is limited\, please reister here.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-special-preview-and-conversation-with-keith-jones/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Battle of Ridgefield,Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115236
CREATED:20240805T204201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T182718Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield Civics Bowl
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield Historical Society will be represented with a table offering some historical nuggets from Ridgefield civic history at the Ridgefield Civics Bowl on Sunday\, Sept. 15\, from 2 to 4 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School at 10 East Ridge Road in Ridgefield.  An event for grades K-8 featuring activities and competitions\, the Civics Bowl is a chance for teams of students in grades 4-5 and 6-8 to show off their civics knowledge. Younger students will find crafts and activities emphasizing civics education presented by volunteers. The free event (donations encouraged) is organized by Ms President US\, a girls’ civic leadership program\, and proceeds will benefit the Ms. President US Scholarship Fund. For more information about the event click here.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-historical-society-ridgefield-civics-bowl/
LOCATION:East Ridge Middle School Auditorium\, 10 East Ridge Road\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Educational Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115236
CREATED:20240829T142906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T235745Z
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SUMMARY:New Exhibit in Town Hall honors 9/11 Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield Historical Society created an exhibit in Town Hall in remembrance of the 23rd anniversary of 9/11. This annual display at Town Hall remembers the events of September 11\, 2001 and the profound impact they had on the world\, our country\, and our community. This exhibit includes publications and artifacts representing the day and the aftermath\, and honors those who lost their lives on this sad and memorable day.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/new-exhibit-in-town-hall-honors-9-11-anniversary/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Town Hall\, 400 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115236
CREATED:20240731T221933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T151826Z
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SUMMARY:Peter Parley's Birthday: Last Sunday At the Schoolhouse
DESCRIPTION:August is the birth month of Ridgefield’s Samuel Griswold Goodrich (1793-1860)\, who wrote some 170 children’s books under the pen name Peter Parley\, which sold millions of copies beginning in 1827. We will celebrate with lemonade and cookies on Sunday\, Aug. 25\, when the Peter Parley/West Lane District Schoolhouse will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nA noted publisher in Boston\, Goodrich edited and wrote for the  illustrated annual\, The Token\, and was one of the earliest to promote the writing of Nathaniel Hawthorne\, among others. \n\n\n\nHe spent several years in France as U.S. Consul during his last decade\, and when he came back to the United States\, he had planned to move to Southbury\, Conn. \n\n\n\nHe died in New York and was buried in Southbury. Newspaper accounts at the time reported that his funeral was widely attended and two hundred Sunday School children headed the procession to the cemetery. His last published work was his Illustrated Natural History of the Animal Kingdom\, in 1859.The Peter Parley Schoolhouse is maintained as a small museum of early education and of the students who attended this one-room school from 1756 to 1915.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/peter-parleys-birthday-last-sunday-at-the-schoolhouse/
LOCATION:Peter Parley Schoolhouse\, West Lane at South Salem Rd\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115236
CREATED:20240613T190329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T193432Z
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SUMMARY:92nd Cannon Grange Argricultural Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield Historical Society will be an exhibitor at the 92nd Cannon Grange Agricultural Fair at 25 Cannon Road in Wilton on Sunday\, Aug. 25\, 10am-4pm. \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 per person. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Grange joined forces with the Cannon Grange in the 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/92nd-cannon-grange-argricultural-fair/
LOCATION:Cannon Grange Agricultural Fair\, 25 Cannon Road\, Wilton\, Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115236
CREATED:20240725T230341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T153836Z
UID:21103-1724148000-1724151600@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Ridgefield Scrapbooks through Time
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\n“Ridgefield Scrapbooks through Time” is the topic for the next gathering of the Ridgefield History Club at 10am on Tuesday\, August 20\, 2024 in the Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield\, CT. Jack Sanders\, who has written over 10 books on Ridgefield’s history\, will be on hand as we delve into the past through the lens of old Ridgefield scrapbooks. Ridgefield History Club programs are free and open to everyone; new participants are welcome at any time. Come to share memories or just to listen. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re going to examine Ridgefield scrapbooks from the past and explore these unique time capsules that preserve Ridgefield’s history within their pages. Helen Keeler’s Class of 1947 scrapbook provides insight into life in town during the 1940s and 50s and is filled with memorabilia from plays\, fieldtrips\, clippings\, movie tickets\, war ration books\, and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own scrapbooks\, photographs\, and objects to share their memories and stories of people\, places\, and events from Ridgefield’s past. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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 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.  \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\nSeating is limited at the Scott House\, so we ask that you register in advance here.For more information about this free program visit www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-ridgefield-scrapbooks-through-time/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115236
CREATED:20240626T175223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T175226Z
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SUMMARY:Schoolhouse Sunday is July 28
DESCRIPTION:The Peter Parley Schoolhouse\, also known as the West Lane District Schoolhouse\, has been a part of Ridgefield since about 1756\, a place where children from the southwestern part of town learned to read and write and do math.  \n\n\n\nRecently listed on the State Register of Historic Places and also cited by the Country School Association of America\, the schoolhouse\, rebuilt and expanded over the centuries but remaining a one-room place of learning\, is now a small museum of early Ridgefield education. One of more than a dozen neighborhood schools in Ridgefield (“district schools”)\, the school is now furnished as it was in 1915\, the year that it closed. \n\n\n\nIt will be open to visitors on Sunday afternoon\, July 28\, from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be refreshments and we’ll highlight West Lane alumna Abigail Goodrich Whittelsey\, one of the first women to write and publish women’s magazines; she was the sister of Samuel G. Goodrich (Peter Parley). Schoolhouse volunteers Jack and Sally Sanders will be on hand to answer questions.  \n\n\n\nThe schoolhouse is in the triangle of land bounded by West Lane\, Silver Spring Road\, South Salem Road and Peter Parley Lane.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/schoolhouse-sunday-is-july-28/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Peter Parley Schoolhouse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115236
CREATED:20240529T170657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T170702Z
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SUMMARY:Find us at Summerfest July 27
DESCRIPTION:Stop by and say hello to Ridgefield Historical Society volunteers who’ll be staffing our table at the 2024 Summerfest celebration on Main Street on Saturday\, July 27\, from 10 to 3. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce is organizing the family festival\, which will include sidewalk sales\, craft vendors\, food\, entertainment\, a touch-a-truck display and more. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Historical Society table will be in front of Town Hall.  We will be giving away Historical Society memorabilia\, selling books on the history of Ridgefield\, and answering any questions you may have about our mission and how we can help you get a better understanding of our town’s past\, present\, and future. \n\n\n\nSummerfest is always a great day as friends and neighbors and visitors stroll our lovely Main Street and enjoy all that the town has to offer. For more information about the Ridgefield Historical Society\, please visit our website\, https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/. For more about Summerfest\, visit ridgefieldchamber.org.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/find-us-at-summerfest-july-27/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115236
CREATED:20240619T165726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T170243Z
UID:20956-1721124000-1721127600@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Summertime in Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\n“Summertime in Ridgefield” is the topic for the next gathering of the Ridgefield History Club at 10am on Tuesday\, July 16\, 2024 in the Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield\, CT. Jack Sanders\, who haswritten over 10 books on Ridgefield’s history will be on hand. Ridgefield History Club programs are free and open to everyone; new participants are welcome at any time. Come to share memories or just to listen. \n\n\n\nWe encourage attendees to bring their personal recollections of spending summers in Ridgefield through the years. What were your summer jobs\, where did you go swimming\, did you go to summer camp\, do you remember the firemen’s parades and carnivals and the circuses that came to town? How about fireworks displays\, public and private? Bring your related memories\, stories\, photographs\, and objects to share in show and tell! \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 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\nSeating is limited at the Scott House\, so we ask that you register in advance here.For more information about this free program visit www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or contact the HistoricalSociety at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. \n\n\n\nKids jumping off the float at Great Pond (Martin Park). The photo appeared in the Ridgefield Press in August 1998. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-summertime-in-ridgefield/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115236
CREATED:20240409T211506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T040742Z
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SUMMARY:Hiking Archaeological Ruins in Southern New England
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, July 10\, 2024 at 6:30pm Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni\, Emeritus Connecticut State Archaeologist\, will give an illustrated presentation about his new book\, Hiking Ruins of Southern New England\, followed by a book signing\, at the Ridgefield Library at 472 Main Street in Ridgefield\, CT. This free presentation is co-sponsored by the Ridgefield Historical Society\, Books on the Common\, and the Ridgefield Library. A reception hosted by the Ridgefield Historical Society will take place after Dr. Bellantoni’s talk. \n\n\n\nAll archaeological ruins in Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, and Rhode Island have a cultural/historical tale to tell\, though most sites are on private lands and not available to the public. However\, the ruins in this presentation are associated with well-known hiking trails – and their origin or purpose is explained in the new book Hiking Ruins of Southern New England (Falcon Guides\, 2024) written by Nick Bellantoni and Barbara Ann Kipfer. The former state archaeologist will present an insider’s look at places archaeologists have identified as part of the region’s cultural development and are available for trail hikers to visit. \n\n\n\nNick Bellantoni’s name is familiar to Ridgefielders who’ve been following the saga of the four skeletons discovered on the site of the Battle of Ridgefield in late 2019. Then just about to retire as State Archaeologist\, he spent days in a cold dirt basement painstakingly uncovering the remains of four young men\, believed to have been soldiers. Dr. Bellantoni now serves as Emeritus Connecticut State Archaeologist at the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and is an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Connecticut. He received his Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Connecticut in 1987 and was shortly thereafter appointed the second Connecticut State Archaeologist. He is a former president of the Archaeological Society of Connecticut and the National Association of State Archaeologists. \n\n\n\nFor more information about this presentation contact: info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about the Ridgefield Historical Society: www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org\, Books on the Common: www.booksonthecommon.com\, and the Ridgefield Library: www.ridgefieldlibrary.org \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: The ruins of the Amasa Lyons Sawmill (early 19th century) in Natchaug State Forest\, Eastford\, CT\, along the Natchaug (Blue) Trail. Amasa was the father of General Nathaniel Lyon\, first Union general killed during the Civil War. Photo by Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/hiking-archaeological-ruins-in-southern-new-england/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Library\, 472 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115236
CREATED:20240618T212113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T075758Z
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SUMMARY:Where's Waldo? Learning some history!
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\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 lurking. 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 28 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\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-learning-some-history-2/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115236
CREATED:20240529T165543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T171712Z
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SUMMARY:School’s out: Last Sunday at Schoolhouse is June 30
DESCRIPTION:The Peter Parley/West Lane District Schoolhouse will be open to visitors on Sunday\, June 30\, from 1 to 4 p.m. Summer was the season for the younger students in the district to start learning their ABC’s and numbers\, while their farming families were spending long days tending the crops and livestock that were their livelihood for the coming year.  \n\n\n\n\nChildren as young as four would start their education in the summer\, and were thus kept busy while their parents tended the farm. Older students\, particularly boys\, would not be at the school until after the harvest. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe schoolhouse\, operated by the Ridgefield Historical Society\, is a small museum of early education in Ridgefield. Many of its furnishings were installed by the Ridgefield Garden Club\, which first restored the school. This district school closed in 1915 when the new East Ridge school\, a modern brick building opened in the center of town.  \n\n\n\n\nAdmission to the open house is free and caretakers Jack and Sally Sanders will be on hand to answer questions. Jack Sanders is the author of School Days\, Schools and Schooling in Old Ridgefield\, a book about all of Ridgefield’s schools. \n\n\n\nFor more information about the Peter Parley Schoolhouse\, please visit https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/.  \n\n\n\nAunt Delight Benedict\, as illustrated in Samuel G. Goodrich’s Recollections of A Lifetime\, who taught young pupils at the West Lane District School.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/schools-out-last-sunday-at-schoolhouse-is-june-30/
LOCATION:West Lane and South Salem rd\, 2-100 South Salem Rd\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Peter Parley Schoolhouse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115236
CREATED:20240425T184423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240615T040349Z
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SUMMARY:Exclusive Bus Trip Featuring Works by Helena Hernmarck - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets Here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n5/10/24 Update: This trip is sold out. Please continue to register and you will be added to the waitlist. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Historical Society will offer a remarkable opportunity to interact with one of the leading tapestry designers of the 20th and 21st centuries\, Ridgefielder Helena Hernmarck\, as well as to delve into the history of design in a new exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York on Thursday\, June 27\, 2024. \n\n\n\nMs. Hernmarck will meet the group\, traveling by coach bus from Ridgefield\, at the Cooper Hewitt Museum and as part of the day’s activities will introduce them to several of her large-scale works that were created for Manhattan locations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst up will be the Cooper Hewitt\, where participants will take a guided tour of Acquired! Shaping the National Design Collection\, an exhibit that features more than 150 works representing what design meant to collectors from the 19th Century to the present day. Both Ms. Hernmarck and her late husband\, the renowned industrial designer Niels Diffrient\, are represented in these selections. The Cooper Hewitt\, Smithsonian Design Museum is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to historical and contemporary design. It was founded in 1897 and became a part of the Smithsonian Institution in 1967. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere will be time to explore further at the Cooper Hewitt before lunch at Island\, a short walk from the museum\, where a prix fixe menu has been arranged (and is included in the ticket price). The group will re-board the bus for visits to locations where they will have exclusive access to Ms. Hernmarck’s tapestries: 60 Columbus Circle\, 450 Lexington Avenue and 35 Hudson Yards.  \n\n\n\nHelena Hernmarck\, celebrated for her monumental tapestries designed for architectural settings\, takes center stage as the tour showcases her masterpieces\, featuring images ranging from the vibrant hues of Central Park’s changing seasons to a majestic beech tree that once graced her own Ridgefield garden. Each tapestry narrates a unique story\, bridging the realms of nature and human creativity. \n\n\n\n“This bus trip offers a rare opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich mosaic of New York City’s design landscape\,” says Stephen Bartkus\, Executive Director of the Ridgefield Historical Society. “Through Ms. Hernmarck’s evocative works\, we will explore the symbiotic relationship between art\, architecture\, and cultural heritage.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets for this unique opportunity are $149 and are non-refundable. More information on how to purchase your tickets to come.  For additional information contact: info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\nThe bus will leave the Municipal Parking Lot on Governor Street in Ridgefield\, CT (between RVNA Health at 27 Governor St. and the Boys and Girls Club at 41 Governor St.) on Thursday\, June 27\, at 8:30 a.m.; check in no later than 8:15 a.m. The Cooper Hewitt guided tour is scheduled from 10:15 to 11 a.m. with free time to explore the rest of the museum until 11:45 a.m. (www.cooperhewitt.org/) Following lunch at noon\, the afternoon touring will continue until 4:30 p.m.\, with return to Ridgefield planned for 6 p.m. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets Here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout Ridgefield Historical Society: The Ridgefield Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history and cultural heritage of Ridgefield\, Connecticut. Through engaging programs\, exhibitions\, and community events\, the Society strives to connect residents and visitors alike with the stories that shape our collective identity. www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org \n\n\n\nAbout Helena Hernmarck: Helena Hernmarck (b. Stockholm\, 1941) is a tapestry artist and weaver best known for her monumental\, commissioned tapestries designed for architectural settings. Active since the 1960s\, Hernmarck has worked with architects including Philip Johnson\, I.M. Pei\, George Nelson\, Chuck Bassett\, and Kevin Roche. Her tapestries are in numerous museum collections including the Museum of Modern Art\, the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art\, the Art Institute of Chicago\, and the Minneapolis Institute of Art. www.hernmarck.com \n\n\n\nAbout Cooper Hewitt Museum: Cooper Hewitt\, Smithsonian Design Museum\, is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design. Housed in the former residence of industrial magnate Andrew Carnegie\, the museum showcases a diverse collection spanning over 30 centuries\, offering insights into the evolution of design and its impact on society. www.cooperhewitt.org/
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-historical-society-presents-exclusive-bus-trip-featuring-works-by-helena-hernmarck/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Member Events
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Lost Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\n“Lost Ridgefield” is the topic for the next gathering of the Ridgefield History Club at 10am on Tuesday\, June 18\, 2024 in the Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield\, CT. Jack Sanders\, who haswritten over 10 books on Ridgefield’s history will be on hand. Ridgefield History Club programs are free and open to everyone; new participants are welcome at any time. Come to share memories or just to listen. \n\n\n\nWe encourage attendees to bring their personal recollections of places in Ridgefield that have vanished over the years. Which buildings\, neighborhoods\, businesses\, and organizations do you remember that are no longer part of our landscape and what happened to them? Join us to learn about and reminisce on significant sites such as the original Jesse Lee Church\, the Casagmo estate\, and the neighborhoods of Prospect Street and Bailey Avenue\, among others. Bring your related memories\, stories\, photographs\, and objects to share in show and tell! \n\n\n\n\nWe encourage attendees to bring their personal recollections of places in Ridgefield that have vanished over the years. Which buildings\, neighborhoods\, businesses\, and organizations do you remember that are no longer part of our landscape and what happened to them? Join us to learn about and reminisce on significant sites such as the original Jesse Lee Church\, the Casagmo estate\, and the neighborhoods of Prospect Street and Bailey Avenue\, among others. Bring your related memories\, stories\, photographs\, and objects to share in show and tell! \n\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 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\nSeating is limited at the Scott House\, so we ask that you register in advance here.For more information about this free program visit www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or contact the HistoricalSociety at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-lost-ridgefield/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T163000
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SUMMARY:Branchville Schoolhouse Exhibit at Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield High School senior interns at the Ridgefield Historical Society have created a new exhibit highlighting the old Branchville Schoolhouse\, a town property that has deteriorated in recent years and which the Historical Society hopes to restore. Using materials and photographs from the Ridgefield Historical Society collection\, Marko Katra\, Jane Prusko\, Maddie Winslow and Elena Avaliani designed and installed the display\, which is in the case on the lower level of Town Hall and will remain on view through August 30. Admission to this exhibit is free and it’s open Mon-Fri\, 8:30-4:30. \n\n\n\nExperienced contractors and architects with an understanding of historical preservation and adaptive reuse will carry out the restoration work\, closely guided by the Ridgefield Historical Society to preserve the building’s historical integrity. The restoration project will encompass both the exterior and interior\, focusing on repairing and restoring the roof\, cupola\, siding\, windows\, and doors. The interior will be renovated to serve as a museum documenting Ridgefield’s history and the generations of Ridgefield families who attended school there\, as well as a community meeting space.   \n\n\n\nOn June 5\, 2024 resulting from nominations by the Ridgefield Historical Society\, the Historic Preservation Council of the State of Connecticut voted to add the Branchville Schoolhouse along with the West Lane/Peter Parley Schoolhouse to the State Register of Historic Places. Being on the Register of Historic Places is generally a requirement for grants to rehabilitate and preserve antique structures. \n\n\n\nFor more information about the Branchville Schoolhouse Restoration Project and to make a contribution please click here.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/town-hall-branchville-schoolhouse-exhibit/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Town Hall\, 400 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T150000
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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 Saturday\, June 1\, from noon to 3 and will be sharing Ridgefield LGBTQIA+ history as well as talking about an oral history project begun this year. Admission is free and all are welcome. \n\n\n\nA generous grant awarded by CT Humanities to the Ridgefield Historical Society\, will support this project. This two-year $50\,000 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/history-is-being-preserved-learn-more-at-pride-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Ballard Park Ridgefield CT\, 485 Main St\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240527T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115236
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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 27. 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 join us in the parade contact: info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/see-you-on-main-street-memorial-day-parade/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115236
CREATED:20240413T030254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T135250Z
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SUMMARY:Peter Parley/West Lane District School Season Opening
DESCRIPTION:The Peter Parley/West Lane District Schoolhouse\, now a small museum operated by the Ridgefield Historical Society\, will begin its seasonal open houses on Sunday\, May 26\, from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission to the schoolhouse is free\, donations are accepted. \n\n\n\nCome to learn about early Ridgefield education and how the town’s one-room schools operated. For the opening\, an exhibit is planned based on a teacher’s notebook kept in 1820-21 by the young teacher David Whitney Olmsted\, who lived nearby on Olmstead Lane\, and whose son\, David Olmsted\, later attended the school. The record book is part of the Ridgefield Historical Society’s collection. \n\n\n\nThere will be refreshments to celebrate the start of a new season of open houses at the school; Jack and Sally Sanders\, volunteers with the Historical Society\, will be on hand to answer questions. \n\n\n\nOther Sunday open houses will take place June 30\, July 28\, Aug. 25\, Sept. 29 and Oct. 27\, from 1 to 4 p.m. Among the prominent graduates of the West Lane District School\, in addition to Samuel G. Goodrich (famous under the pen name was Peter Parley)\, whose birthday will be celebrated in August\, are his brother\, the Rev. Charles A. Goodrich\, also a prominent 19th Century author\, and their sister\, Abigail Goodrich Whittelsey\, one of the first woman editors and publishers of magazines. \n\n\n\nIn September\, the focus will be on Cyrus Northrop Jr.\, a Ridgefield farm boy who went on to graduate from Yale University\, taught there\, and later became the president of the University of Minnesota. October at the schoolhouse will be the time for Halloween costumes and treats. \n\n\n\nDuring each open house\, guests are invited to tour the one-room school (last used by students in 1915) and learn about how Ridgefield’s district schools were organized and what has become of the structures where 18th\, 19th and some 20th Century Ridgefielders received all of their education. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/peter-parley-west-lane-district-school-season-opening/
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: Remembering Our Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join the Ridgefield History Club on Tuesday\, May 21\, 2024 at 10 a.m. in the Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield\, CT for a conversation about Ridgefielders who contributed to war efforts\, both on the battlefield and at home. If you have mementos of wartime service that you’d be willing to show to the group\, please bring them. \n\n\n\nJack Sanders\, who has written over 10 books on Ridgefield’s history will be in attendance. Ridgefield History Club programs are free and open to everyone; new participants are welcome at any time. Come to share memories or just to listen. \n\n\n\nWe’re asking participants to bring stories of military service to share. Did you\, a family member\, a neighbor\, or friend participate in the defense of our freedom? We want to hear about your experiences and acknowledge your service. We’ll also be discussing the history of the Memorial Day Parade\, Veterans’ Memorial Community Association\, the American Legion\, Veterans of Foreign Wars\, and Marine Corps League in Ridgefield. \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 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\nSeating is limited at the Scott House\, so we ask that you register in advance here: \n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/ridgefield-history-club-remembering-our-veterans-tickets-884940439677 \n\n\n\nFor more information about this free program visit www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. \n\n\n\nPhoto Caption:                                                                                                                                                 Patriotic parade in Ridgefield\, CT in 1942 with prominent local citizens and veterans. On the extreme left is Harry Hull\, WWI vet and later first selectmen; center is Anne Richardson in her AWVS uniform\, B. O. Chisolm to Ms. Richardson’s left\, then Rudolph Marconi and Julius Tulipani.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-remebering-our-veterans/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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