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SUMMARY:Ridgefield Historical Society Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield Historical Society Annual Meeting will take place at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, and via Zoom on Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, at 5 p.m. \n\n\n\nThe session will include approval of the 2024 Annual Meeting minutes\, presentation of the 2025 annual report\, and the election of a slate of officers and directors.  \n\n\n\nMembers of the Ridgefield Historical Society are invited to this meeting. To sign up to attend or to receive the Zoom link for the meeting\, email: info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 203-438-5821. Participation details will be provided with the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nTo become a member of the Ridgefield Historical Society click here.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-historical-society-annual-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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SUMMARY:Sunset Cocktail Party: Where East Meets West
DESCRIPTION:Members of Ridgefield Historical Society’s Catoonah Circle are invited to this complimentary summer gathering. Enjoy a glass of wine\, light hors d’oeuvres\, and conversation in an intimate and art-filled setting.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep into an architecturally significant Ridgefield home — a hidden modernist gem where art and nature meet. Enjoy a special opportunity to explore highlights from an extraordinary private collection\, a thoughtfully curated and ever-evolving display of works that span cultures and centuries. With over 4\,500 pieces in the full collection — from Haitian to Asian\, historic to contemporary — selected works are on view throughout the home\, creating an environment where art lives\, breathes\, and inspires. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKindly RSVP by June 21: sbartkus@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org Address will be provided upon RSVP. \n\n\n\nIf you aren’t yet a member of the Catoonah Circle and would like to attend this event\, please join here.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/sunset-cocktail-party-where-east-meets-west/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Catoonah Circle,Member Events
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SUMMARY:Opening of the Vault Party
DESCRIPTION:For members of the Catoonah Circle\, by invitation \n\n\n\nJoin us for an exclusive evening at the Ridgefield Historical Society’s “Opening of the Vault” Party on Thursday\, October 17\, 2024\, a special recognition event for members of the Catoonah Circle. This event will showcase Ridgefield treasures from our collection housed in the climate-controlled vault beneath our historic 1714 Scott House. Enjoy an evening of discovery and celebration with guided tours of the vault\, access to seldom seen Ridgefield artifacts from past centuries\, and a chance to meet and mingle with fellow history enthusiasts and supporters. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by Oct. 1 to: info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCatoonah Circle is a sustaining membership tier honoring Chief Catoonah’s legacy and directly helps us preserve and share Ridgefield’s rich history today and for future generations. To become an inaugural member of the Catoonah Circle and attend this special event\, join here: https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/support-us/membership/ For more information contact: 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/opening-of-the-vault-party/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield Historical Society Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield Historical Society Annual Meeting will take place at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, and via Zoom on Tuesday\, Oct. 15\, at 5 p.m.  \n\n\n\nThe session will include approval of the 2023 Annual Meeting minutes\, presentation of the 2024 annual report and the election of a slate of officers and directors. There will also be a vote on minor changes to the by-laws. \n\n\n\nMembers of the Ridgefield Historical Society are invited to this meeting. To sign up to attend or to receive the Zoom link for the meeting\, email: info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. Participation details will be provided with the Zoom link.  \n\n\n\nTo become a member of the Ridgefield Historical Society click here. \n\n\n\nFollowing the close of the Annual Meeting\, the officers and board will convene a regularly scheduled meeting\, which is open only to the board.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgfield-historical-society-annual-meeting-oct-15/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
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SUMMARY:Exclusive Bus Trip Featuring Works by Helena Hernmarck - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets Here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n5/10/24 Update: This trip is sold out. Please continue to register and you will be added to the waitlist. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Historical Society will offer a remarkable opportunity to interact with one of the leading tapestry designers of the 20th and 21st centuries\, Ridgefielder Helena Hernmarck\, as well as to delve into the history of design in a new exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York on Thursday\, June 27\, 2024. \n\n\n\nMs. Hernmarck will meet the group\, traveling by coach bus from Ridgefield\, at the Cooper Hewitt Museum and as part of the day’s activities will introduce them to several of her large-scale works that were created for Manhattan locations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst up will be the Cooper Hewitt\, where participants will take a guided tour of Acquired! Shaping the National Design Collection\, an exhibit that features more than 150 works representing what design meant to collectors from the 19th Century to the present day. Both Ms. Hernmarck and her late husband\, the renowned industrial designer Niels Diffrient\, are represented in these selections. The Cooper Hewitt\, Smithsonian Design Museum is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to historical and contemporary design. It was founded in 1897 and became a part of the Smithsonian Institution in 1967. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere will be time to explore further at the Cooper Hewitt before lunch at Island\, a short walk from the museum\, where a prix fixe menu has been arranged (and is included in the ticket price). The group will re-board the bus for visits to locations where they will have exclusive access to Ms. Hernmarck’s tapestries: 60 Columbus Circle\, 450 Lexington Avenue and 35 Hudson Yards.  \n\n\n\nHelena Hernmarck\, celebrated for her monumental tapestries designed for architectural settings\, takes center stage as the tour showcases her masterpieces\, featuring images ranging from the vibrant hues of Central Park’s changing seasons to a majestic beech tree that once graced her own Ridgefield garden. Each tapestry narrates a unique story\, bridging the realms of nature and human creativity. \n\n\n\n“This bus trip offers a rare opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich mosaic of New York City’s design landscape\,” says Stephen Bartkus\, Executive Director of the Ridgefield Historical Society. “Through Ms. Hernmarck’s evocative works\, we will explore the symbiotic relationship between art\, architecture\, and cultural heritage.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets for this unique opportunity are $149 and are non-refundable. More information on how to purchase your tickets to come.  For additional information contact: info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\nThe bus will leave the Municipal Parking Lot on Governor Street in Ridgefield\, CT (between RVNA Health at 27 Governor St. and the Boys and Girls Club at 41 Governor St.) on Thursday\, June 27\, at 8:30 a.m.; check in no later than 8:15 a.m. The Cooper Hewitt guided tour is scheduled from 10:15 to 11 a.m. with free time to explore the rest of the museum until 11:45 a.m. (www.cooperhewitt.org/) Following lunch at noon\, the afternoon touring will continue until 4:30 p.m.\, with return to Ridgefield planned for 6 p.m. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets Here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout Ridgefield Historical Society: The Ridgefield Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history and cultural heritage of Ridgefield\, Connecticut. Through engaging programs\, exhibitions\, and community events\, the Society strives to connect residents and visitors alike with the stories that shape our collective identity. www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org \n\n\n\nAbout Helena Hernmarck: Helena Hernmarck (b. Stockholm\, 1941) is a tapestry artist and weaver best known for her monumental\, commissioned tapestries designed for architectural settings. Active since the 1960s\, Hernmarck has worked with architects including Philip Johnson\, I.M. Pei\, George Nelson\, Chuck Bassett\, and Kevin Roche. Her tapestries are in numerous museum collections including the Museum of Modern Art\, the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art\, the Art Institute of Chicago\, and the Minneapolis Institute of Art. www.hernmarck.com \n\n\n\nAbout Cooper Hewitt Museum: Cooper Hewitt\, Smithsonian Design Museum\, is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design. Housed in the former residence of industrial magnate Andrew Carnegie\, the museum showcases a diverse collection spanning over 30 centuries\, offering insights into the evolution of design and its impact on society. www.cooperhewitt.org/
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-historical-society-presents-exclusive-bus-trip-featuring-works-by-helena-hernmarck/
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield Historical Society Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield Historical Society annual meeting of the membership will take place at the Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, and via Zoom on Tuesday\, Oct. 17\, 2023 at 5 p.m. The session will include annual reports and the election of a slate of directors\, and votes on changes to the by-laws. To sign up to attend or to receive a link for the meeting\, email info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. \n\n\n\nMembers will be asked at the annual meeting to vote on changes to the bylaws. The amendments to the by-laws include a limit on consecutive terms on the Board of Directors; an adjustment of the amount of an expenditure that requires a vote by the Board; and clarification of procedures for removal of an officer\, board or committee member. Click the blue button above to read the proposed amendments in full.  \n\n\n\nParticipation details will be provided with the Zoom link. To become a member of the Ridgefield Historical Society or for more information\, call 203-438-5821 or visit ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. \n\n\n\nFollowing the close of the annual meeting\, the officers and board will convene a regularly scheduled meeting\, which is open only to the board.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-historical-society-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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SUMMARY:Historical Society Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield Historical Society’s annual meeting\, to which all members are invited\, will take place via Zoom. The session will include annual reports and the election of a slate of directors. \n\n\n\nTo attend\, please email ktufano@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org to receive the meeting link. If you are not a member yet\, please join/renew now. \n\n\n\nFollowing the close of the annual meeting\, the officers and board will convene a regularly scheduled meeting\, which is open only to the board. 
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/historical-society-annual-meeting/
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