
Sharing two more stories of enslaved Ridgefielders
This fall Witness Stones will commemorate the lives of Dinah and Peter, two enslaved inhabitants of the Scott House.
This fall Witness Stones will commemorate the lives of Dinah and Peter, two enslaved inhabitants of the Scott House.
This edition of the Scott House Journal includes stories on the inaugural Witness Stones installation in Ridgefield at the David Scott House, also the Historical Society headquarters; and a wonderful biography of Mabel E. Cleves, a champion of kindergarten in Ridgefield in the earlier 1900s.
Recording available now of Jack Sanders’ webinar, The Heroes of Ned’s Mountain. The program starts with an hour-long video presentation and continues with Mr. Sanders answering questions from participants.
Read a fascinating article on a stop on the Underground Railroad here in Ridgefield.
Jack Sanders presents a timely and historical excerpt on racism in Ridgefield, portions of which have appeared in his book, Wicked Ridgefield, and on his Old Ridgefield Facebook group.
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