Battle of Ridgefield
Bringing History to Life
Every five years, the Town of Ridgefield and Ridgefield Historical Society celebrate the Battle of Ridgefield with a full weekend of events, turning back the clock, and bringing the history and characters of the time alive, as well as introducing new important discoveries regarding the Battle.
Look for updates on this site to learn more, help plan, or participate.

Articles from Our 2022 Event
In 2022, the 245th Anniversary Weekend was a resplendent experience. If you participated, we thank you and hope you had as much fun as we did. Enjoy our related articles below.

Own a Piece of Ridgefield History
Own a limited-edition printed 72-page book documenting the 245th reenactment of the Battle of Ridgefield.

Community Contributes to Battlefield Planning
In spring 2022, the Ridgefield Historical Society invited community members to offer ideas and suggestions for future Battle of Ridgefield programming and commemorations. Here are the results.

After the Battle: Looking to the future with a pair of town planning sessions
The Ridgefield Historical Society is conducting Battle of Ridgefield Community Planning Charrettes to look to the future and consider how Ridgefield might integrate the Battle of Ridgefield history into our current landscape.

Battle of Ridgefield 245th Anniversary Photos
The Town of Ridgefield and Ridgefield Historical Society celebrated the occasion with a full weekend of events, turning back the clock, and bringing the history and characters of the time alive.

Scott House Journal, April 2022
Topics: New research turns up tantalizing clues for historians; Great Fire of 1895; Battle of Ridgefield 245th Anniversary.

RHS Commended by the Cannon Ridge Chapter of the NSDAR
On Sunday, April 10, the Ridgefield Historical Society was presented with an America 250 Commendation by the recently-formed Cannon Ridge Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR).

Own a Piece of Ridgefield History
Own a limited-edition printed 72-page book documenting the 245th reenactment of the Battle of Ridgefield.

Community Contributes to Battlefield Planning
In spring 2022, the Ridgefield Historical Society invited community members to offer ideas and suggestions for future Battle of Ridgefield programming and commemorations. Here are the results.
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