Jessica Mancini, whose family has lived in town for several generations, recently joined Dr. Darla Shaw for a conversation about growing up in Ridgefield, CT. The Ridgefield Historical Society’s Oral History Project collects and preserves the stories of all Ridgefielders. To learn more, or share your story, contact [email protected]
Growing up in Ridgefield with Jessica Mancini
Dr. Darla Shaw recently met with Jessica Mancini to talk about living in Ridgefield.
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