News
On Board with Eric Hutner
This month, we introduce Eric Hutner, who recently joined the Historical Society Board as recording secretary.
Ridgefield Historical Society Awarded $20,000 Grant for Forensic Analysis of Skeletal Remains
Help us complete the forensic work required to identify and honor these men who gave their lives in the Battle of Ridgefield during the American Revolution.
Interested in antique structures? Ridgefield Historical Society Seeks New Board Member
We’re seeking a candidate to lead the Buildings and Grounds Committee beginning this fall.
Sharing two more stories of enslaved Ridgefielders
This fall Witness Stones will commemorate the lives of Dinah and Peter, two enslaved inhabitants of the Scott House.
Ridgefield Historical Society’s 2023-24 Membership Drive is Underway
Our membership drive has begun, please renew your membership today.
Sen. Blumenthal Praises NPS $117,714 Grant for Ridgefield Historical Society Battleground Study
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal visited the Ridgefield Historical Society on Tuesday morning, Aug. 8, 2023 to celebrate a $117,714 Preservation Planning Grant through the National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program.
Volunteer Videographers Wanted
The Ridgefield Historical Society is seeking volunteer videographers to become an integral part of our mission to preserve and share the fascinating history of our town.
Meet the 2023 Summer Interns!
This summer, thanks to the generosity of the Goldstone Family Foundation and the Kasuli Family, the Ridgefield Historical Society benefited from several extra pairs of hands and the brightness and energy of youth as six student interns joined the team for the season.
Ridgefield Historical Society Seeks A Recording Secretary to Join the Board
The Ridgefield Historical Society nominating committee is seeking a candidate for recording secretary, a board of directors and executive committee position, for a two-year term beginning this October.
On Board With Sally Sanders
This month, we introduce board member Sally Sanders, who’s been a volunteer in a variety of capacities and a board member since 2018, the year after she retired from a journalism career.
Scott House Journal, July 2023
This edition of the Scott House Journal features the Couch family collection as well as a tribute to the Ridgefield Garden Club’s long association with the West Lane/Peter Parley Schoolhouse.
CT Humanities Awards Summer at the Museum Grant to Ridgefield Historical Society
Thanks to a Summer at the Museum grant from CT Humanities, the Ridgefield Historical Society will welcome visitors this July and August to both the Scott House and Peter Parley Schoolhouse.
Historical Society Seeks Membership Chair
Ridgefield is lucky. Our past is rich and fascinating. The Historical Society is here to share and preserve this history — and we’re looking for a Membership Chair to help us.
Historical Society Names New Executive Director
The Historical Society is thrilled to announce Stephen Bartkus as our new Executive Director, effective July 10, 2023.
Pick from the Collection: Wheatley Letter to Mary Wooster
After Gen. David Wooster’s death at the Battle of Ridgefield, poet Phillis Wheatley penned a letter to Wooster’s wife, offering condolences and an elegy. A scan of that letter resides at the Ridgefield Historical Society.
Kate Tebbe Awarded 2023 Scholarship
Congratulations to Kate Tebbe, Ridgefield High School Class of 2023, who was awarded the second annual Ridgefield Historical Society Scholarship on June 6th.
Schoolhouse Days
Springtime is always busy in the world of education and the Peter Parley Schoolhouse is no exception. In recent weeks we’ve welcomed a whole new crop of Parley scholars — offering them a glimpse of Schoolhouse life in centuries past.
On Board with Raymond Murphy
This month, we introduce Ray Murphy, who joined the Historical Society Board earlier this spring after volunteering with the Collections team for a year. A retired attorney, Ray brings a love of history, professionalism, good sense, plus a very nice manner, to his post.
Thank You, Ridgefield Thrift Shop!
Thanks to the generosity of the Ridgefield Thrift Shop, the Ridgefield Historical Society is embarking on a technology upgrade, updating equipment and systems best left in the past.
