Moses Warren’s map of Connecticut, published in 1812 in Hartford, shows, for the first time, the new route between Ridgefield and Danbury through the Sugar Hollow; Ridgefield village’s two churches in their proper places along the west side of Main Street; also shows “The Crank” in Ridgebury [the section along George Washington Highway that was once ceded to Danbury, but was returned to Ridgefield]; one of last maps to show Ridgefield extending to New Fairfield.
The Ridgefield Historical Society’s Historic Preservation Committee seeks volunteers to help preserve the character of our town.
Dr. Darla Shaw conducted a fascinating interview with Bruce Willett about his memories of living in Ridgefield.
Renowned historian Keith Marshall Jones III unveils his latest work, offering the most comprehensive and compelling account of the Battle of Ridgefield to date.
Dr. John Copp was one of the first physicians in the colonies and one Ridgefield’s first 26 families who paid local Indians 100 pounds sterling for the land that is
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