Explore History on a Walking Tour of Bennett’s Pond State Park

Ridgefield Historical Society

Discover the interesting history and stories of the people who once inhabited the Bennett’s Pond area!

Bennetts Pond State Park

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On Saturday, Sept. 9, at 10 am the Ridgefield Historical Society will offer a one-hour walking tour led by Benjamin Hume to the former site of Colonel Louis D. Conley’s mansion in Bennett’s Pond State Park in Ridgefield, CT. A limited number of tickets are available for sale at $15 per person here.Mr. Hume will weave stories together of the interesting history and people who once inhabited the Bennett’s Pond area. The walk will discuss the history of the land with a focus on the Conley family who owned the largest tin foil company in the world and established Outpost Farm, one of the largest estates in Ridgefield, totaling more than 1,500 acres, which grew into one of New England’s biggest nurseries in the 1920s and 1930s. Come celebrate, walk and learn about this fascinating piece of land, part of which is now known as Bennett’s Pond State Park. Mr. Hume moved to Ridgefield when he was 10 years old in 1980. Growing up in the area allowed him to explore the town&#x27;s many open spaces and learn about local history. In the past he has given popular Battle of Ridgefield walking tours for the Ridgefield Historical Society. While he has lived in other places, he has always had a fondness for Ridgefield and has considered the area to be home. Benjamin looks forward to sharing the story of Bennett’s Pond and looking for clues from the past with the participants in this walking tour. Park at the main lot at 572 Bennett’s Farm Road and check in there by 9:50am with your digital or printed ticket. The terrain is moderate but hiking footwear is recommended for this approximately half mile walk. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 10, at 10 am. For more information contact: info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821 or ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.orgBy purchasing tickets and participating in this walking tour hosted by the Ridgefield Historical Society, you acknowledge and agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Ridgefield Historical Society, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents, from any and all claims, demands, actions, or causes of action, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, or any other liability arising out of or related to your participation in the tour. You further understand and acknowledge that the Ridgefield Historical Society assumes no responsibility for accidents, injuries, or loss of personal property during the tour. Your participation in the tour is entirely at your own risk, and by participating, you expressly assume all risks associated with the tour and release the Ridgefield Historical Society from any liability to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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