All archaeological ruins have tale to tell and Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni, Connecticut State Archaeologist Emeritus, will share a few from his new book.
Come share your stories of summers in Ridgefield, bring your memories of your favorite swimming spot or your summer jobs and share how you passed time in the dog days of summer.
Come see all the exciting things we have coming up and learn more about our town's past, present and future!
The Peter Parley Schoolhouse, aslo known as the West Lane District Schoolhouse, will be open to visitors on Sunday July 28. Come learn more about Abigail Goodrich Whittelsey a famous alumna!
We'll take a closer look at Ridgefield scrapbooks, time capsules of Ridgefield history. Come share your memories!
Come experience a true country agricultural fair! The Ridgefield Historical Society will share an exhibit celebrating our rich agricultural heritage.
Join us as we celebrate the birthday of Samuel Goodrich (1793-1860), who wrote some 170 children’s books under the pen name Peter Parley.
The Ridgefield Historical Society's annual display at Town Hall serves as a remembrance of the events of September 11, 2001. On display Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2024.
Join us at the Ridgefield Civics Bowl to learn about Ridgefield's fascinating civic history.
Keith Jones, author of 'definitive' book on The Battle of Ridgefield will meet with Ridgefield History Club to discuss how his new book uses the latest research methods to expand on previous publications of the Battle of Ridgefield.
Mr. Jones, Founding President of the Ridgefield Historical Society, will discuss and sign copies of his new book, THE BATTLE OF RIDGEFIELD: Benedict Arnold, the Patriot Militia and the Surprising 1777 Battle that Galvanized Revolutionary Connecticut.
A Ridgefield farmer's son, from alumnus of Peter Parley Schoolhouse to president of well known university.