Ridgefield Fights the Civil War

During Americas Civil War, communities North and South experienced heroism and heartbreak- the small town of Ridgefield, Connecticut knew more than its share of both. This publication describes the dramatic, poignant--and largely untold--story ofMoreDuring Americas Civil War, communities North and South experienced heroism and heartbreak- the small town of Ridgefield, Connecticut knew more than its share of both. This publication describes the dramatic, poignant--and largely untold--story of how one town fought the war: what it was like to be a Ridgefield foot soldier, and the sacrifices of families on the home front.