Dutch settlers: John Sturtevant, Sturdevant or Stirtivant, a native of Holland, was among the original proprietors. He died before he was able to develop his Main Street lot and 22 years after his death in 1718, the land was set aside for building an Anglican or Episcopal church. Dutchman Swamp may be named for his family, or for the Dykman (Dikeman, Dykeman) family, early settlers of the Scotland district who were probably of Dutch ancestry.
An architect and artist with a deep appreciation for Ridgefield’s history shares how her love for the town led to her involvement with the Ridgefield Historical Society.
A simple glass milk bottle from the 1940s offers a glimpse into Ridgefield’s agricultural past and the era of home-delivered milk from local farms.
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