Programs & Events

April 2026
Apr 21
April 21, 2026
Scott House,
4 Sunset Lane
Ridgefield, CT 06877 United States

Explore Jane Goodall’s remarkable life and legacy—from her groundbreaking chimpanzee research to her years in Ridgefield and Danbury—in this Ridgefield History Club conversation led by Dr. Darla Shaw, who will also share personal memories of working with Goodall in Tanzania.

Free
Apr 23
April 23, 2026
Ridgefield Library,
472 Main St
Ridgefield, CT 06877 United States

Dr. Kevin McBride will present exciting new discoveries from the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Battle of Ridgefield Archaeology Project that offer fresh insight into the Battle of Ridgefield.

Free
Apr 25
April 25, 2026

Join our “living history” event on Main Street where Revolutionary War characters are brought to life by actors in period costumes.

$20 – $25
Apr 25
April 25, 2026
Lounsbury House,
316 Main Street
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877

The Ridgefield Historical Society is honored to take part in the Cannon Ridge Chapter DAR’s Remembrance Ball by presenting a preview of its forthcoming Battle of Ridgefield documentary, featuring exciting archaeological discoveries from the Society’s National Park Service-supported research.