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• Maintaining a list of the historical documents and materials that exist at other sites in Ridgefield.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.

Learn More About the Historical Society

• Visit the Official Ridgefield Historical Society Website
• Contact Us!