This stately Main Street mansion was built in 1896 by a former governor of Connecticut, Phineas C. Lounsbury. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lounsbury House is one of Ridgefield’s greatest assets. A rare example of turn-of-the-century architecture, it enhances the beauty of our town and is truly considered one of Ridgefield’s town treasures.

Were you married at Lounsbury House? Read on!

We are planning a future historical event revolving around your wedding at Lounsbury House. This should be special! We will be displaying pictures of past weddings at Lounsbury House, bride's wedding dresses and much, much more. If you were married at Lounsbury House, please contact us by phone or email (click on the 'Contact Us' button) or just drop in. We'd love to tell you more about this special event and how your wedding could be part of it!

A message from Di Masters, our Executive Director

Reflecting over the last twelve months the Community Center has helped in the beginning of 26 new married lives, 10 family celebrations, and comfort in sad times too often, hosted 18 Community events and watched as the mansion came alive with the Crystal Ball and the Tree Festival. Much like in the days of Lounsbury, our doors are open for guests.

Reflecting back even further to the holiday season of 1896 when the house was built, Victorian traditions were observed in the country and in Ridgefield. At that time Christmas dinner was a high point of the day. The preparation and presentation of the Plum pudding was a Victorian tradition no matter how poor the household. The Plum pudding was a family effort and on Stir-up Sunday at the beginning of Advent, each family member took a turn mixing the pudding, making a wish and stirring clockwise for good luck. A coin, a ring and thimble were tossed in to the batter. Of course, there was great anticipation at the table until the pudding was served and it was revealed who received the portions with the tokens. Biting into the ring meant marriage, the coin, wealth and the thimble, a happy but single life.

No matter what the future holds or what slice of plum pudding you get this season, we wish you all the very best for a safe and happy holiday and prosperous New Year For Victorian recipes please click here.

Warmest regards,

Di Masters