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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club - Christmas Memories in Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Memories in Ridgefield will be the topic for the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Ridgefield History Club on Tuesday\, December 19\, 2023 at 10am in the historic Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane. Jack Sanders\, who has written over 10 books on Ridgefield history\, will be on hand. Parking at the Scott House is limited and carpooling is recommended. Come to share memories or just to listen. Seating is limited at the Scott House\, so we ask that you register in advance here. \n\n\n\nThis gathering will delve into the rich tapestry of holiday traditions that have woven through the community over the years. What were your family\, neighborhood\, school and church celebrations? Where did your family shop for Christmas gifts and where did you get your Christmas trees? Did you visit with Santa Claus? This meeting will be a delightful exploration of Ridgefield’s history and the enduring spirit of the season. If you have any photos or perhaps a special Christmas gift you’ve saved over the years\, please bring them with you for show and tell! \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, a program of the Historical Society\, meets regularly throughout the year to discuss the history of Ridgefield and all its villages. All are invited: just bring your love of history and your curiosity. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club is an informal community story telling program (it’s not a presentation or lecture) where everyone sits in a circle and shares memories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion will be recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve the memories of all of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. \n\n\n\nFor more information about this free program contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-christmas-memories-in-ridgefield/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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SUMMARY:History Club: Photographing Ridgefield with Clarence Korker
DESCRIPTION:Photographing Ridgefield with Clarence Korker will be the topic for the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Ridgefield History Club on Tuesday\, November 21\, 2023 at 10am in the historic David Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane. Jack Sanders\, who has written 10 books on Ridgefield history\, will be on hand. Parking at the Scott House is limited and carpooling is recommended. Come to share memories or just to listen. Seating is limited at the Scott House\, so we ask that you register in advance. \n\n\n\nClarence “Korky” Korker\, the longtime photographer of Ridgefield people and places\, and the former owner of the Ridgefield Photo Shop snapped thousands of photographs during his forty-year career in the mid-1900s\, which are the now are part of the Ridgefield Historical Society’s collection and currently being digitized. This informal discussion will be devoted to looking at Korker’s streetscapes\, sharing stories\, and reminiscing about how Ridgefield has changed over the years. \n\n\n\nWere you ever photographed by Korky? If you have any photos or objects related to this topic\, please bring them with you for show and tell! \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, a program of the Historical Society\, meets regularly throughout the year to discuss the history of Ridgefield and all its villages. All are invited: just bring your love of history and your curiosity. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club is an informal community story telling program (it’s not a presentation or lecture) where everyone sits in a circle and shares memories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion will be recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve the memories of all of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. \n\n\n\nFor more information about this free program see www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. \n\n\n\nEvent photo: Clarence Korker self-portrait\, circa 1950. From the collection of the Ridgefield Historical Society.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/history-club-korker/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Ridgefield History Club
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SUMMARY:Ridgfield History Club - Silvio Bedini's Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:Silvio Bedini’s Ridgefield will be the topic for the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Ridgefield History Club on Tuesday\, October 17\, 2023 at 10am in the historic David Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane. Jack Sanders\, who has written 10 books on Ridgefield history\, will be on hand. Parking at the Scott House is limited and carpooling is recommended. Come to share memories or just to listen. Seating is limited at the Scott House\, so we ask that you register in advance.  \n\n\n\nOur special guests at this gathering will be Leandra and Peter Bedini\, children of the late historian and author Silvio Bedini. The informal discussion will be devoted to the published histories of Ridgefield and the overall history of the town. Author of the 1958 town history\, Ridgefield in Review\, Silvio Bedini was a curator at the Smithsonian Institution for many years and the author of many books. Historical research was his passion\, which is how when he was asked to produce a brochure for the town’s 250th anniversary celebration it became\, in three months\, a 411-page book. \n\n\n\nIf you have any photos or objects related to the history of Ridgefield\, please bring them with you for show and tell! \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, a program of the Historical Society\, meets regularly throughout the year to discuss the history of Ridgefield and all its villages. All are invited: just bring your love of history and your curiosity. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club is an informal story telling session (it’s not a presentation or lecture) where everyone sits in a circle and shares memories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion will be recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve the memories of all of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. \n\n\n\nFor more information about this free program see www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgfield-history-club-silvio-bedinis-ridgefield/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club - Farming in Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:Farming in Ridgefield will be the topic for the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Ridgefield History Club on Tuesday\, September 19\, 2023 at 10am in the historic David Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane. Jack Sanders\, who has written 10 books on Ridgefield history\, will be on hand. \n\n\n\nParking at the Scott House is limited and carpooling is recommended. Registration is required here to attend this free program. \n\n\n\nIt’s harvest season and we invite you to join us as we unearth the fascinating history of farming in our picturesque town. From humble beginnings to thriving agricultural enterprises\, this enlightening session will transport you through time\, shedding light on the things that have shaped Ridgefield’s farming heritage. Get ready to plow through the past and sow the seeds of knowledge with us as we share memories and stories about places like Conklin’s\, Dic-Ree\, Stonehill\, Walnut Grove\, Elmer Leeson’s\, and Irving Keeler’s farms. If you have any photos or objects related farming in Ridgefield\, please bring them with you for show and tell! \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, a program of the Historical Society\, will meet regularly throughout the year to discuss the history of Ridgefield and all its villages. All are invited: just bring your love of history and your curiosity. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club is an informal story telling session (it’s not a presentation or lecture) where everyone sits in a circle and shares memories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion will be recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve the memories of all of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. \n\n\n\nFor more information about this free program contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-farming-in-ridgefield/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club is Going Back to School
DESCRIPTION:In August at the Ridgefield Historical Society\, we’re thinking about school days. \n\n\n\nWhich schools did you attend? Did you walk to school or take a bus? Who drove the bus? \n\n\n\nWhat did you most want to have on the first day of school? Where did your family buy school supplies and back-to-school clothes? Were there dress codes? \n\n\n\nWho were the favorite teachers? \n\n\n\nGoing to School in Ridgefield will be the topic for The Ridgefield Historical Society’s Ridgefield History Club on Tuesday\, Aug. 15\, at 10 am in the David Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane. Jack Sanders\, who has written 10 books on Ridgefield history and is working on one about Ridgefield’s district schools\, will be on hand. \n\n\n\nParking at the Scott House is limited and carpooling is recommended. To attend this free program please register by clicking here. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Historical Society welcomes all to share their educational past and reflect on the evolution of Ridgefield schools from the district schoolhouses of the 18th\, 19th and 20th centuries (the last one closed in 1939) to the present day educational system. If you have any photos or objects related to going to school in Ridgefield\, please bring them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, a program of the Historical Society\, will meet regularly throughout the year to discuss the history of Ridgefield and all its villages. All are invited: just bring a love of history and some curiosity. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club is an informal community storytelling program (it’s not a presentation or lecture) where participants share memories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion will be audio recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve the memories of all of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. \n\n\n\nFor more information about this free program contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-is-going-back-to-school/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield History Club\, a program of the Ridgefield Historical Society\, is an informal monthly gathering in which attendees speak and reminisce together about a particular topic in Ridgefield history. \n\n\n\nThe topic for the July 18th meeting is Ridgefield’s Businesses Past and Present. Jack Sanders\, who has written 10 books on Ridgefield history\, will be on hand.Over the years\, there have been many businesses Ridgefield that have come and gone with the changes in the community’s needs\, the growth of Ridgefield and surrounding areas\, and technological advances. What businesses\, that no longer exist\, do you remember best? Did your family have any favorite stores or restaurants? Did you or your friends work in any of these places? If you have any photos or objects related to Ridgefield’s businesses\, please bring them with you for show and tell!  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here >>\n\n\n\n\nParking at the Scott House is limited\, and registration is required to attend. Carpooling is highly encouraged.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-4/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield History Club\, a program of the Ridgefield Historical Society\, is an informal monthly gathering in which attendees speak and reminisce together about a particular topic in Ridgefield history. \n\n\n\nThe topic for the June 20th meeting is Ridgefield’s Italian community.  Jack Sanders\, who has written 10 books on Ridgefield history\, will be on hand. \n\n\n\nImmigrants from Italy starting arriving in Ridgefield during the 19th century and they helped shape the fabric of the town. Many of their descendants continue to live and work in Ridgefield today. What Italian families or businesses in town do you remember? Is your family from Italy? What customs and traditions are uniquely Italian? What is your favorite Italian food and who cooked it best in Ridgefield? What are your memories of the Italian American Club? If you have any photos or objects related to Ridgefield’s Italian community\, please bring them with you for show and tell!  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here >>\n\n\n\n\nParking at the Scott House is limited\, and registration is required to attend. Carpooling is highly encouraged.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-3/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield History Club\, a program of the Ridgefield Historical Society\, is an informal monthly gathering in which attendees speak and reminisce together about a particular topic in Ridgefield history. \n\n\n\nThis inaugural meeting in May 2023 is an open event with no predetermined topic.  You may learn more about the Ridgefield History Club here.  Registration is required and attendance is limited to 30 participants. Attendees are encouraged to carpool as parking at the Scott House is limited. \n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-2/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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