Discover LGBTQ history including the experiences of Connecticut residents!
Discover the Virginia Dynasty, who served as president from 1801 to 1825, and set the guideposts for later American liberals to follow.
Come and experience the beautiful and varied gardens and greenhouse in Ballard Park which are maintained by the Ridgefield Garden Club and the Caudatowa Garden Club.
Terry McManus, President of the Ridgefield Garden Club, archivist and historian, will give a talk on the history and current care of Ballard Park and its gardens.
Join the Ridgefield Historical Society and our friends at the Ridgefield Library for a spectacular in-person performance about the Black experience in American history. In this musical event, Kimberly Wilson represents seven women — including Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks — whose lives spanned hundreds of years and laid the foundation for future generations. […]
Before the Gilded Age, before the American Revolution, before the first proprietors arrived — before Ridgefield was even known as Ridgefield — our land was occupied by American Indians.
Researchers are compiling the history of the Battle of Ridgefield, and we want you to weigh in on how to share this history! The Ridgefield Historical Society is conducting two planning charrette workshops to share what researchers have found, and get your feedback on how to best use the battle site and promote our local […]
Mark describes why the Founders preferred a Militia System in lieu of a large standing army controlled by the Federal Government.
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