Step back in time and relive the magic of the legendary Danbury State Fair, a cherished piece of local history - bring your stories and join the fun!
The Ridgefield Historical Society annual meeting of the membership will take place at the Scott House, 4 Sunset Lane, and via Zoom on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 5 p.m.
Join us for an evening of discovery, exclusively by invitation to Catoonah Circle membership tier of the Ridgefield Historical Society. Enjoy 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.
Come in costume to the final Sunday at the Schoolhouse of the season!
Join author and historian Jack Sanders for an exclusive bus tour of Ridgefield's grand estates as he guides participants through the town’s rich architectural history.
Everyone has a story to tell and we'll celebrate some Ridgefield tales during Tellabration!
Ever wonder what life was like 10,000 years ago in Ridgefield? Join us as we explore the lifeways of the first people to inhabit these lands subsiding off of big game animals like mastodons.
The Ridgefield Historical Society brings the beloved tradition of silhouettes to the Scott House just in time for the holidays.
Come share your favorite family holiday recipes and memories! Take a peek in some Ridgefield town cookbooks from our archives and see what was popular throughout the years.
Snowy days, sledding hills, and winter tales, join us as we revisit the charm and challenges of winters past.
Learn how to write your own obituary, or someone else’s with Jack Sanders, master storyteller and former editor of The Ridgefield Press.
Redding Co-Historian Brent Colley discusses how the railroad shaped Gilbert & Bennett’s success and aided the growth of surrounding areas, including the Branchville area of Ridgefield.