In this video, Candiss gives a little history on spice cookies made during the Colonial era. The ingredients were costly, which is why they were made only once a year during the holidays.
She explains a recipe from Colonial Williamsburg prepared in two ways: English and Dutch.
Visit our Holiday Gift Shop between 12/4 and 12/22 to buy a jar filled with all the dry ingredients—just add butter, molasses, and heavy cream. Discounts for members.
Our sold-out Silhouettes event brought holiday joy to Ridgefield families.
Discover Ridgefield’s stormy past with Frank Gordon’s 1950 tornado aftermath photos, now on display at the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Scott House.
Fueled by curiosity, this Ridgefield Historical Society intern explores Ridgefield’s past, bringing untold stories to life through impactful projects.
Through research, remembrance, and reflection, the Witness Stones Ceremony at the Ridgefield Historical Society honored Ann, an enslaved woman, in a moving, student-led tribute.
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