Welcoming Tyler Ingram

as Collections Manager

Tyler Ingram, the new collections manager at the Ridgefield Historical Society, has a long connection with the organization as a volunteer and as a summer intern. “It is an honor to now be in charge of the collection that I once worked with, and I am so excited to be a permanent part of the Ridgefield Historical Society team,” he said. 

Jack Sanders Gifts Publishing Rights to Historical Society

Town Historian Jack Sanders has transferred the publishing rights for 16 of his books to the Ridgefield Historical Society, ensuring that these works will continue to be available in years to come and providing an income stream to the historical society. All the books in this gift were originally self-published by Mr. Sanders (Red Petticoat Press) and are the product of his decades of study and research into the history of the town.

From the Collection:

Cooking Up History: 
Recipes of the Past

This month’s item from the collection is "Choice Recipes," a cookbook from the early 1900s, put together by the women of Jesse Lee Memorial Church. Printed by The Ridgefield Press, this book was likely circulated amongst the families of the church to share easy staples and gourmet family favorites.

Fall Happenings at the Historical Society

Throughout September and October, Ridgefield Historical Society programs have brought town history to the forefront. October marked the 25th anniversary of the start of the Scott House’s reconstruction at its Sunset Lane site.

Grace Clewell, In Memoriam

The Ridgefield Historical Society mourns the passing of Grace P. Clewell, a former board member and longtime volunteer. She devoted many hours to the work of recording the more than 10,000 items in the historical society’s collection. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday Nov 14, at 10 a.m. at Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church.

All merchandise sales support the mission of the Ridgefield Historical Society to preserve, interpret & foster public knowledge of Ridgefield’s historical, cultural & architectural heritage

Farmers Against the Crown Painting

Limited-edition prints of this remarkable painting by Dale Gallon, depicting the barricade at the main engagement of the Battle of Ridgefield on Main Street, are available exclusively through the Ridgefield Historical Society in association with Mr. Gallon. A portion of each sale will benefit the mission of the Ridgefield Historical Society to preserve and share the history of Ridgefield.

The Battle of Ridgefield Book

The Ridgefield Historical Society is pleased to present Keith Marshall Jones III’s book, THE BATTLE OF RIDGEFIELD, which Connecticut State Historian Emeritus Dr. Walter Woodward calls “the definitive account of the Battle of Ridgefield for many years to come.”

'We're History' Caps

Ridgefield Historical Society caps are now available. They're navy blue cotton with "We're History" embroidered in white on the front and "Ridgefield Historical Society" on the back.

Battle of Ridgefield Shirts

Purchase a Battle of Ridgefield t-shirt by the Ridgefield Historical Society! Mark the anniversary with our official commemorative tee, featuring the battle emblem printed on the front. Secure yours today and wear a piece of history!