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Apply for a 2024 Summer Internship
Join our team at the Ridgefield Historical Society as a paid intern this summer!
Counting The Days: A Schoolmaster’s Record Book
This little notebook opens another window into the life at the Peter Parley/West Lane Schoolhouse.
Branchville Elementary Visits Peter Parley Schoolhouse
Third grade students from Branchville experience a one-room school with educators from the Ridgefield Historical Society
Tales From The Graveyard: The Spanish Flu Comes To Ridgefield
The virus came to town in September of 1918 and claimed the lives of Ridgefielders.
Discovering Ridgefield’s Fascinating Women
We traversed Ridgefield’s roads on a bus to learn about and celebrate the women of Ridgefield!
Scott House Journal, February 2024
This edition of the Scott House Journal features the history of the Branchville Schoolhouse and the Historical Society’s current work to save and restore it.
Ridgefield Historical Society Seeks Creative Volunteers
Join the Ridgefield Historical Society’s vibrant fundraising team!
On Staff With Janet Graves
This month, we introduce, Janet Graves who joins the Ridgefield Historical Society as our new Executive Assistant!
2024 Ridgefield Historical Society Scholarship
Ridgefield High School Seniors are invited to apply for our $1,000 scholarship.
Pick From The Collection
What intrigued the 2023 summer interns at the Ridgefield Historical Society?
Growing up in Ridgefield with Elaine Kelemen
Dr. Darla Shaw sat down with Elaine Kelemen to talk about her fascinating life in Ridgefield.
Tales from the Graveyard: Rachel and Vivus Live Again (if only briefly)
How different life would have been for Rachel Wallace Dauchy a Ridgefield resident almost 300 years ago!
Seeking Volunteer Project Managers with a Love of History, Community – and Order!
If you have experience (professional or volunteer), managing projects from start to finish and are interested in Ridgefield, we have great volunteer opportunities for you!
On Board with Phil Esser
Phil brings his extensive historic preservation experience to our organization helping us to safeguard significant buildings in town.
50 Years of Recycling in Ridgefield-Then and Now
Ridgefield is celebrating a golden environmental anniversary this year and a new exhibit highlights the decades-long effort to promote recycling.
Growing up in Ridgefield with Barbara Serfilippi
Barbara Serfilippi recently joined Dr. Darla Shaw for a conversation about her life in Ridgefield.
Tales from the Graveyard: A Tribute to Elijah Weed
Everyone has a story to tell, and this month we learn about the short life of Elijah Weed.
Ancient Art – Delightful Day
Participants experienced the artistry of hand-cut silhouette making capturing a moment in time in the life of their families.
On Board with Laurie McGavin Bachmann
Laurie brings her art history and museum education experience to the board’s Special Projects Committee.
Ridgefield Holiday Historic House Tour in Review
The 2023 Ridgefield Holiday Historic House Tour was a smashing success; thanks to all who participated!
Tales from the Graveyard – Thomas Hauley
For someone who died so long ago, it’s amazing how much has been written about the man and the key roles he played in the settling of Ridgefield.