Ridgefield Historical Society
About Us
Ridgefield is rich in history, but unlike neighboring communities, for most of its existence it had no active historical society - a central location for collecting, preserving and interpreting materials that document the history of the town. In 2001 that gap was filled by the newly-formed Ridgefield Historical Society.
The Society occupies the Scott House, a reconstructed 1714 saltbox on town land at the corner of Sunset Lane and Grove Street, facing a small park. It is open to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.
Some of the services the society provides to the community are:
- Collecting and Cataloging:
Forming a reference library of manuscripts, photos, records and books relating to the history of Ridgefield. - Archival Storage:
Providing a climate-controlled storage area for holding and protecting original documents. - Town-wide Data Base:
Maintaining a list of the historical documents and materials that exist at other sites in Ridgefield. - Oral History:
Recording the recollections of older residents and preparing transcripts for use by researchers. - Working with Schools:
Helping local students examine documents and learn about the history of Ridgefield. - Historic Preservation:
Updating and disseminating information on Ridgefield's historic buildings and sites. - Helping Researchers:
Assisting genealogists and others who seek information about old Ridgefield and its residents. - Programs:
Sponsoring exhibits, lectures and workshops at the Scott House and at other sites. - Publications:
Publishing the results of individual research and offering for sale books such as Five Village Walks and Images of Ridgefield.
How to Reach Us
Phone: 203-438-5821
Fax: 203-438-5948
We Are Located At:
Scott House
4 Sunset Lane, Ridgefield