Programs & Events

Snowy days, sledding hills, and winter tales, join us as we revisit the charm and challenges of winters past.

Learn how to write your own obituary, or someone else’s with Jack Sanders, master storyteller and former editor of The Ridgefield Press.

Redding Co-Historian Brent Colley discusses how the railroad shaped Gilbert & Bennett’s success and aided the growth of surrounding areas, including the Branchville area of Ridgefield.

Discover the hidden history of Ridgefield's Goodwill Baptist Church, its dynamic leaders, and the enduring legacy of its members.

Experience the beauty of Ridgefield's most stunning gardens during the inaugural Ridgefield Garden Tour, Beyond the Garden Gate, on June 8, 2025, presented by the Ridgefield Garden Club and the Ridgefield Historical Society.