Tuesday, January 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am EST
Ridgefield History Club: Works in Stone
Stone walls and stone work will be the topic for the Jan. 20 meeting of the Ridgefield History Club, a free history discussion program of the Ridgefield Historical Society that will meet at 10 a.m. at the Scott House, 4 Sunset Lane.
Assistant Town Historian Betsy Reid will lead the conversation, which is informal and focused on sharing knowledge of Ridgefield’s past. It is broadcast live on Facebook for those who can’t attend in person.
Many of Ridgefield’s early stone walls were made by farmers clearing the land. Later, ornate pillars and walls topped by lines of upward pointing stones were constructed as entryways to Ridgefield estates and other properties. These works of stone art were probably constructed by immigrant masons who brought their old-world stonework skills across the Atlantic, said Ms. Reid.
The Ridgefield Historical Society would especially appreciate any information that residents might add to research about these stone works. We invite you to attend and share your knowledge. Join us for a discussion and slide show of these decorative walls on Jan. 20 at 10 am. Bring related photos, documents, andobjects for show and tell.
Because seating is limited, advance registration is requested at ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org; for information, email [email protected] or call 203-438-5821.