Dr. Darla Shaw portrays Florence Powdermaker and tells the story of her sister Hortense, both Doctorates, who in the 1920s contributed greatly to their respective fields. Florence had a doctorate in medicine and psychiatry and Hortense was a doctor of anthropology. They lived on a 103-acre farm in Ridgebury for 30 years. Powdermaker Drive is named after them.
Read two of Florence Powdermaker’s books online.
Our sold-out Silhouettes event brought holiday joy to Ridgefield families.
Discover Ridgefield’s stormy past with Frank Gordon’s 1950 tornado aftermath photos, now on display at the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Scott House.
Fueled by curiosity, this Ridgefield Historical Society intern explores Ridgefield’s past, bringing untold stories to life through impactful projects.
Through research, remembrance, and reflection, the Witness Stones Ceremony at the Ridgefield Historical Society honored Ann, an enslaved woman, in a moving, student-led tribute.
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