Programs & Events
Pride in the Park 2023
Ballard Park 485 Main St, Ridgefield, ConnecticutThe Ridgefield Historical Society will be at Pride in the Park with a display of photos of queer Ridgefielders from the past along with fun trivia. Stop by our table […]
Peter Parley Schoolhouse Open House
Peter Parley Schoolhouse West Lane at South Salem Rd, Ridgefield, CTCelebrate Connecticut Open House Day with a visit to this local treasure — the Peter Parley Schoolhouse.
Ridgefield History Club
Ridgefield Historical Society 4 Sunset Lane, Ridgefield, ConnecticutThe Ridgefield History Club, a program of the Ridgefield Historical Society, is an informal monthly gathering in which attendees speak and reminisce together about a particular topic in Ridgefield history. […]
Peter Parley Schoolhouse Open House
Peter Parley Schoolhouse West Lane at South Salem Rd, Ridgefield, CTRidgefield Schools released earlier this week, but the Peter Parley Schoolhouse is open and welcomes students of all ages.
Peter Parley Schoolhouse Open House
Peter Parley Schoolhouse West Lane at South Salem Rd, Ridgefield, CTIt's July and Ridgefield Schools are not in session, but the Peter Parley Schoolhouse is open and welcoming students of all ages. No homework. No pressure. Just a wafting breeze and a glimpse into Ridgefield past.
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Schoolhouse Days
Springtime is always busy in the world of education and the Peter Parley Schoolhouse is no exception. In recent weeks we’ve welcomed a whole new crop of Parley scholars —
On Board with Raymond Murphy
This month, we introduce Ray Murphy, who joined the Historical Society Board earlier this spring after volunteering with the Collections team for a year. A retired attorney, Ray
Thank You, Ridgefield Thrift Shop!
Thanks to the generosity of the Ridgefield Thrift Shop, the Ridgefield Historical Society is embarking on a technology upgrade, updating equipment and systems best left in the past.
Pick from the Collection: 1930s Directional Sign
In March 2023, the “Old Ridgefield” Facebook Page featured a post on Ridgefield’s Directional Signs from the 1930s. The post indicated that a single sign still remained — on site
