Dr. Darla Shaw portrays Sarah Bishop, known as the hermitess of West Mountain. Sarah Bishop Road in Ridgefield is named after her.
NUGGET #14 Nelhybel, Vaclav, (1919-1996), a native of Czechoslovakia, was a prolific composer — more than 400 of his 600-plus works have been published; many have been performed by leading
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.
Ashley Vidmar, 10th and 12th grade English teacher at Ridgefield High School, shares her experience with teaching during the pandemic.
Dr. Darla Shaw portrays Miss Luce, a Ridgefield resident in the 1940s through 1960s who wore many hats in her lifetime.
NUGGET #13 Mamanasco: Name first appears in description of the first purchase of land from local natives in 1708 for a boundary that “extends to a place called Mamanasquag, where
The important issues debated on the National Stage were heatedly discussed on the local level. Ridgefield suffragists worked tirelessly to convince those in power to “vote for women” and pass the 19th amendment despite “Anti” suffrage sentiments.
Dean Miller, Chair of Ridgefield’s Meals on Wheels, shares his organization’s experiences during the pandemic.
In this episode, Dr. Darla Shaw portrays suffragist Elsie Hill, who lived just over the border in Redding.
Emeritus state archaeologist Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni gives an update on the skeletal remains found in Ridgefield late last year and announces the significance of the Historical Society’s recent grant award from the National Park Service: American Battlefield Protection program!
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