Unearthing Answers to the Battle of Ridgefield Mysteries: Using Hi-Tech Archaeology to Reveal our History

In 2021, with the support of a generous National Park Service (NPS) American Battlefield Protection Program Grant, the Ridgefield Historical Society enlisted Heritage Consultants to research the boundaries of the Battle of Ridgefield, and to recommend goals for future archaeological work. Building on that survey, another NPS grant has been secured by the Ridgefield Historical Society to solve the mysteries highlighted by the first investigation. Over the next two years, hi-tech archaeological methods will be applied throughout Ridgefield to unearth answers to the questions that still puzzle local historians. This lively presentation will describe key findings and unveil the goals of the upcoming second survey. It will also explain the fascinating technology that Heritage Consultants will be using – and how you can participate in this unique effort to reveal our history!