American Mercury, The: A popular magazine, founded by H.L. Mencken, that published major authors and thinkers of the 1920s and 30s moved its offices to 360 Main Street in 1936, [P9/1936]; was still publishing there in 1938. Paul Palmer of Wilton Road East was editor and publisher in 1937 and Gordon Carroll, also of Ridgefield, was managing editor. (Mr. Carroll was later a founder of Famous Writers School in Westport.)
The Ridgefield Historical Society is displaying a colorful collection of nearly 200 political buttons from local, state and national campaigns at the Scott House for the month of November.
Unanimous community support secured the future of this cherished landmark under the care of the Ridgefield Historical Society.
The Ridgefield Historical Society welcomes Steven Meyers as president, succeeding Tracy Seem, who championed key preservation projects during her four years in the role.
Steven Meyers was elected to a two-year term as president of the Ridgefield Historical Society on Oct. 15. We welcome him “on board.”
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