Ridgefield is rich in history, but unlike neighboring communities it has no active historical society - a central location for collecting, preserving and interpreting materials that document the history of the town. That is the gap to be filled by the newly-formed Ridgefield Historical Society. 

The Society will occupy the Scott House, which will be reconstructed on town land at the corner of Sunset Lane and Grove Street, facing a small park.

Some of the services the new society will provide 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Maintaining a list of the historical documents and materials that exist at other sites in Ridgefield.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 desseminating 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 other booklets such as Five Village Walks and Images of Ridgefield.

Phone 203-438-5821

Fax 203-438-5948