Step back in time to explore a lovingly preserved classroom and hear stories from local historians about its place in our community’s past.
The Ridgefield Historical Society is participating in the Books on the Common Where’s Waldo extravaganza again this year and we’re looking forward to seeing all participating children from July 1-30.
Our collaborative community history project has received national recognition for bringing long-overlooked voices into Ridgefield’s historical record and expanding how local history is preserved, shared, and understood.
This year’s scholarship honors a student whose academic achievement and community involvement reflect the values at the heart of local history work.
This new book shares LGBTQIA+ experiences of Ridgefield through personal stories gathered during our community oral history project, preserving voices and perspectives that will broaden the understanding of the town’s history.
Step back in time to explore a lovingly preserved classroom and hear stories from local historians about its place in our community’s past.
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.
A hands-on volunteer group is helping preserve the beauty and character of the outdoor spaces that surround some of Ridgefield’s most distinctive historic and architectural landmarks.
Veterans Park School’s historic Cleves Auditorium will be thoughtfully restored, preserving its original Modernist design while improving accessibility, comfort, and acoustics for future generations.
The Ridgefield Graveyard Restoration Committee is looking to identify those interred at the Branchville Cemetery.