Programs & Events

Town Historian Jack Sanders will compare historic and modern views of Ridgefield in a lively illustrated program exploring how the town has evolved from the late 19th century to today.

The Ridgefield Historical Society invites members to its annual meeting on Oct. 20 to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments and look ahead to an exciting 2027 filled with major programs, partnerships, and the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Ridgefield.

Celebrate Halloween at the historic Peter Parley Schoolhouse with costumes, treats, and spooky stories from Ridgefield’s past during the final open house of the 2026 season.

Explore the grand estates that once shaped Ridgefield’s landscape on a 25-mile bus tour led by Town Historian Jack Sanders, author of Ridgefield’s Great Estates.

Step back into Stonehenge Inn’s glamorous 1950s heyday with Keith Russell through recently digitized photographs by Ridgefield photographer Clarence “Korky” Korker.

Watch live online as Ridgefield’s 8th-grade students present their research and reflections honoring the lives of Dorcas and Phillis.

Celebrate the art of storytelling at Ridgefield’s Tellabration 2026 on Saturday, Nov. 21. Founded in 1988 by PawPaw Pinkerton in Connecticut, Tellabration has grown into a global tradition, bringing people together through the power of shared stories. Dr. Darla Shaw will return as M.C. and as a story teller.

Silhouettes, a beloved tradition and benefit for the Ridgefield Historical Society, returns for the holiday season on Sunday December 13, 2026 from 9am-2pm.

Celebrate the season with the Ridgefield History Club as we look back at Ridgefield’s Santas of years past, share local holiday history and memories, and enjoy a little holiday cheer.