6 Interesting Things About Historic Ridgefield You Might Not Know

While visiting this year’s American Craftsmen Show you may want to explore historic Ridgefield. While you are visiting the finest art show for traditional and handmade arts and crafts, you will also be visiting part of American history. Here are 6 interesting things about Ridgefield’s history you may not be aware of:

Ridgefield was first settled by English colonists from Norwalk and Milford in 1708, when a group of settlers purchased land from Chief Catoonah (also known as Chief Katonah) of the Ramapo tribe.

American Craftsmen Show Returns to Lounsbury House on November 7th and 8th

The American Craftsmen Show has announced its return to the Lounsbury House in historic Ridgefield, Conncticut for its second year of presenting the very best of traditional handmade American Arts and Crafts.

Many of last year’s artists will be returning for the 2015 show. This includes Greg Schooner- recently profiled on the cover of Early American Life Magazine, Dan and Marlene Coble - noted for their painted furniture and Sandy Malamed whose applique quilts were recently on display at the American Folks Art Museum’s Fab Folk

Save the dates!! November 7th ,8th & 9th 2014 we are moving to a new location

Last year our  group of  artists exhibited at three locations in Wilton CT. We have grown in numbers and wanted to find a facility where we could all be under one roof. We are pleased to be moving to Ridgefield, CT,  Ridgefield Community Center,  316 Main Street. just north of Wilton.  This  gives us a lovely setting to exhibit and offer our work for sale. We will continue the tradition of offering our home baked treats on Saturday and Sunday. There will be a preview Friday evening with wine and cheese, benefiting the historic Lounsbury House.