In this video short, Candiss explains the origin of the expression “Don’t Fly Off The Handle”. Today it means to “become very angry and lose control over your emotions” but in Colonial times it referred to a common household item.
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Grace Clewell, In Memorium
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The Ridgefield Historical Society mourns the passing of former board member and longtime volunteer Grace Clewell, whose many years of dedicated service helped preserve and share Ridgefield’s history.
From our Vault to Main Street, Ridgefield History is the Focus
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Ridgefield Historical Society’s fall happenings ranged from Scott House gatherings to Main Street walks.
Cooking Up History: Recipes of the Past
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This month’s item from the collection is “Choice Recipes,” a cookbook from the early 1900s, put together by the women of Jesse Lee Memorial Church. Printed by The Ridgefield Press,
Sanders Gives Publishing Rights to Ridgefield Historical Society
November 1, 2026
Town Historian Jack Sanders has transferred the publishing rights for 16 of his books to the Ridgefield Historical Society, ensuring that these works will continue to be available in years