Museums in Ridgefield, Connecticut

This 1713 structure was the Keeler family residence from 1769 to 1907. Prior to this time period the buildi... More on PlanetWare

Tours are reasonably priced and are something families and their out of town guests can enjoy and still h... More on Yahoo! Travel

It is the mission of the our curatorial department to present innovative, exciting, diverse contemporary art exhibitions and programs that focus on emerging and mid-career artists. We strive to off... More on ArtSearch

There are also other great exhibitions going on, too--lots of exciting contemporary works. More on CitySearch

The society's headquarters is the 275 year old David Scott House, which includes a fireproof and waterproof archival room within a "vault" with special equipment to control the humidity a... More on Heritage

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Inscription. On September 23, 1780, on his way through American lines to New York City, Major John Andre of the British Army was captured, taken prisoner and brought to American headquarters in South Salem, N. Y. Andre had plotted ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The East Side of Main Street: as it appeared the day after the devastating fire of 1895. (See Panel #17 for a description of the fire.), Barhite & Valden General Store: and the Western Union telegraph office next door ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Henry Mead and His Wife: are seen standing on the stoop of their grocery store in the early part of the 20th century. The building was moved when Ridgefield Hardware built their new store in 1948. Today Ridgefield Hardware ... More on HMDB

Home Calendar of Events Be a Donor Letterboxing What Happened and When? Museum in the Streets Store Exhibits Volunteers Volunteer Be a Sponsor Letterboxing for all ages Books and publications (for ... More on Ridgefield300.org

Inscription. On the Night of December 8, 1895: a fire broke out in the undertaking and furniture store of Bedient & Mead at the northeast corner of Main St. and Bailey Ave. The fire spread rapidly ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The Fire District in Ridgefield: was organized in 1896 following the devastating fire of 1895. Ex-Governor Phineas Lounsbury was an early benefactor of the Department and the new engine company took his name. The firehouse ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The First Meeting House: was built on the green in 1713. In 1723 the first Congregational Meeting House was erected and served as a school, church and government building. It was replaced in 1800 by a second Meeting House, ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The Small, White Octagonal Building: on the corner was originally built as a boathouse on the estate of F. E. Lewis. It was moved behind the high school on East Ridge during World War II, and used as a warming hut for ... More on HMDB