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Battle of Ridgefield Archaeology Project Blog Entry #2: The Fourth Engagement
A pewter uniform button uncovered alongside musket balls offers rare material proof of a Revolutionary skirmish, linking Ridgefield’s landscape with soldiers who fought there nearly 250 years ago.
Scott House Journal, September 2025
This edition of the Scott House Journal features Clarence “Korky” Korker and the photographs of Ridgefield he captured, now being digitized by the Ridgefield Historical Society.
Historical Society’s Collections Manager Retires
Betsy Reid, collections manager at the Ridgefield Historical Society, retires leaving a legacy of knowledge that is literally the foundation of our organization’s work.
Meet the Historical Society’s Summer Interns
The Scott House, headquarters of the Ridgefield Historical Society, has hosted more than a dozen interns this summer working on research, collections and social media. Meet the interns and see what they’ve been up to.
A Tribute to Kay Ables, Historical Society Pioneer and Town Historian
Kay was dedicated to researching, collecting and preserving items significant to Ridgefield, much of which is now part of the Ridgefield Historical Society’s archives.
A Beautiful Day for the 2025 Ridgefield Garden Tour
Visitors from across the region gathered for a vibrant weekend filled with botanical charm, gracious hosts, and the joy of exploring exceptional outdoor spaces.
Tales from the Graveyard – Love in the Time of Banns: Marriage in Colonial Ridgefield
Courtship rituals in Ridgefield and New England in the mid-1700’s include marriage banns and Tarrying, meant to ensure successful nuptials. Learn about Eliphalet Brush and Eunice Chapman Hull’s enduring marriage of over 50 years.
Battle of Ridgefield Archaeology Project Blog Entry #1: The Search for Battle Engagements
With funding from the National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program, the Ridgefield Historical Society and archeologists from Heritage Consultants use hi-tech archeological equipment to search for Battle engagements throughout Ridgefield.
Ridgefield High School Students Reflect on their Historical Society Internships
From digitizing tapes to uncovering personal wartime stories, this year’s interns explored unexpected corners of local history while gaining hands-on experience in preservation and research.
Thrift Shop grant will support Ridgefield Oral History Project
A generous grant from the Ridgefield Thrift Shop helps the Ridgefield Historical Society preserve voices past and present.
Ridgefield Historical Society Receives Prestigious DAR Grant for Branchville Schoolhouse Restoration
A cherished local landmark is being revitalized, thanks in part to a generous grant advancing community heritage, education, and preservation.
Ridgefield Historical Society Joins Memorial Day Parade with Tribute to Local Heroes
With a moving display of remembrance and pride, the Ridgefield Historical Society helped commemorate Ridgefield’s fallen heroes in this year’s Memorial Day Parade.
Ridgefield Historical Society Awards 2025 Scholarship to Alma Abraham
Honoring excellence, curiosity, and service, this year’s award celebrates a young scholar whose insightful reflections and archival contributions exemplify the spirit of historical stewardship.
Ridgefield Neighbors and Newcomers Visit the Scott House
Attendees enjoyed an engaging night of exploration, uncovering hidden treasures, sharing stories, and forging new connections in a warm, convivial setting.
History Beneath Our Feet: Dr. Naumec Explores the Battle of Ridgefield Through Archaeology
The evening offered fresh insight into colonial-era conflict through emerging scientific techniques, engaging attendees with discoveries that promise to expand our local history.
Ridgefield Historical Society and Queen B Create a New Coffee Blend
Local collaboration brewed community spirit as neighbors sipped, chatted, and connected over a bold new blend with historical roots.
On Board with Sara Kaplan
An architect and artist with a deep appreciation for Ridgefield’s history shares how her love for the town led to her involvement with the Ridgefield Historical Society.
From the Collection: Conklin’s Dairy
A simple glass milk bottle from the 1940s offers a glimpse into Ridgefield’s agricultural past and the era of home-delivered milk from local farms.
Uncovering Ridgefield’s Revolutionary Past: Archaeologists Begin Historic Battlefield Study
Beneath Ridgefield’s quiet streets lies a battlefield waiting to be rediscovered—and this spring, a groundbreaking archaeological project is bringing that history to light.
Seeking a Social Media Intern
Love history and content creation? This paid summer position offers a chance to craft compelling digital stories about the people and places that shaped Ridgefield.
Grand Tour of Ridgefield’s Great Estates
A sold-out crowd joined historian Jack Sanders for an unforgettable journey through Ridgefield’s Gilded Age, exploring the grand estates and rich histories that shaped the town’s past.