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.
The Ridgefield Historical Society mourns the loss of our good friend and supporter Jonathan David “Jon” Seem, 61, who died suddenly on Friday, Sept. 25. The husband of our former
The Ridgefield Historical Society invites members to its annual meeting on Oct. 20 to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments and look ahead to an exciting 2027 filled with major programs,
St. Elizabeth Seton Parish celebrates 50 years of faith, service, and fellowship in Ridgefield, honoring the founding families and parishioners who built and sustained its vibrant community.
Remembering longtime Ridgefield Historical Society volunteer Rob Orr, whose curiosity about his own historic home grew into decades of dedication to preserving and sharing Ridgefield’s history.