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SUMMARY:Eccentric Women of Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 9\, 2023 at 8:00pm \n\n\n\nand \n\n\n\nSUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 10\, 2023 at 5:00pm \n\n\n\nThese monologues\, adapted for the stage from the storytelling of Dr. Darla Shaw\, celebrate four eccentric women of Ridgefield: \n\n\n\nSarah Bishop  \n\n\n\nMary Louise Beatrice Olcott \n\n\n\nJaqueline Seligmann \n\n\n\nCarmela Sabilia \n\n\n\nDirected by Linda Seay \n\n\n\nOriginal Historical Stories by Dr. Darla Shaw \n\n\n\nStage Adaptations by Stephen Robbins \n\n\n\nJoin us as these women are brought to life on the RTB stage\, in a joint presentation with the Ridgefield Historical Society.  \n\n\n\nThe Sunday performance will include a talkback with the actors\, director Linda Seay\, and Sally Sanders of the Ridgefield Historical Society! \n\n\n\nDoors open at 7:00pm Saturday\, and 4:00pm Sunday\, one hour prior to curtain \n\n\n\nCabaret Seating – Bring Food & Drink \n\n\n\n(snacks and drinks available at our Lobby Concessions Stand) \n\n\n\nThis show is presented without intermission. \n\n\n\nFor more information: boxoffice@ridgefieldtheatrebarn.org or 203-431-9850
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/eccentric-women-of-ridgefield-2-2/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Theater Barn\, 37 Halpin Road\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T150000
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SUMMARY:Reception for the New Executive Director of Ridgefield Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield Historical Society has announced a reception to welcome and introduce Stephen Bartkus as its new Executive Director. Scheduled for Saturday\, Sept. 23\, 3 to 5 pm\, the gathering will celebrate the Historical Society’s new chapter under Mr. Bartkus’ leadership. \n\n\n\nAs an accomplished professional with an extensive background in museums\, preservation\, archaeology\, and community engagement\, his appointment marks a significant milestone for the Historical Society and the Ridgefield community at large. \n\n\n\nAlso join us in welcoming Kendra Menary\, Executive Assistant\, to the Ridgefield Historical Society team! \n\n\n\nAll members\, local history enthusiasts\, and interested individuals are encouraged to attend this occasion at the Scott House located at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield. Light refreshments will be served. Parking is limited so carpooling is encouraged and registration is requested here. Please contact info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821 for additional information.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/reception-for-the-new-executive-director-of-ridgefield-historical-society/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Peter Parley Schoolhouse will open Sept. 24
DESCRIPTION:The Peter Parley/West Lane District Schoolhouse on West Lane at South Salem and Silver Spring Roads will be open to visitors on Sunday afternoon\, Sept. 24\, from 1 to 4.  \n\n\n\nThis museum of early education in Ridgefield is named for one of its early illustrious students\, Samuel Goodrich/Peter Parley\, but for September\, we are saluting another distinguished West Lane alumnus\, Cyrus Northrop\, whose birthday is Sept. 30. He left his family farm on West Lane to study and eventually teach at Yale University and was then recruited to be president of the new University of Minnesota\, where he was a beloved leader. He was 87 and President Emeritus when he died there in 1922. Admission to the schoolhouse is free; the school is overseen by the Ridgefield Historical Society. Volunteers Jack and Sally Sanders will be on hand to answer questions. https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/ or 203-438-5821.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/peter-parley-schoolhouse-will-open-sept-24/
LOCATION:Peter Parley Schoolhouse\, West Lane at South Salem Rd\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peter Parley Schoolhouse
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Intemperate Habits: LGBTQ History from a Connecticut Perspective
DESCRIPTION:This presentation has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances and will be rescheduled in the near future. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Historical Society\, in partnership with the Ridgefield Library and Ridgefield CT Pride\, will present\, Intemperate Habits: LGBTQ History from a Connecticut Perspective\, a talk by Susan Ferentinos\, PhD. This free program is made possible by a grant from CT Humanities. \n\n\n\nTo celebrate the launch of the Ridgefield LGBTQ Oral History Project and LGBTQ History Month\, historian Susan Ferentinos will offer an overview of LGBTQ history\, with particular emphasis on the experiences of LGBTQ people in Connecticut. From some of the earliest evidence of same-sex desire in the English colonies to the LGBTQ civil rights struggles of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries\, Connecticut has been a part of the national story of gender and sexual diversity. By using local stories to illustrate national trends\, Dr. Ferentinos will demonstrate the importance of individual LGBTQ lives and communities to our understandings of the past. \n\n\n\nSusan Ferentinos\, PhD\, is a public history researcher\, writer\, and consultant helping cultural organizations share untold stories about women and LGBTQ people. She will be assisting with the Ridgefield LGBTQ Oral History Project and has recently worked with the Palmer-Warner House in East Haddam\, Connecticut\, and the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site in Hyde Park\, New York. She is the author of the award-winning book Interpreting LGBT History at Museums and Historic Sites and has contributed her expertise to the National Park Service initiative “Telling All Americans’ Stories.” \n\n\n\nRidgefield Historical Society preserves\, interprets\, and fosters public knowledge of Ridgefield’s historical\, cultural\, and architectural heritage. Learn more by visiting www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org \n\n\n\nRidgefield CT Pride celebrates Ridgefield’s LGBTQIA+ community\, educates\, promotes awareness\, understanding\, and acceptance\, fosters a sense of belonging\, as well as provides support for both LGBTQIA+ individuals and their friends and family. Learn more by visiting www.ridgefieldctpride.com \n\n\n\nConnecticut Humanities (CTH) is an independent\, non-profit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. CTH connects people to the humanities through grants\, partnerships\, and collaborative programs. CTH projects\, administration\, and program development are supported by state and federal matching funds\, community foundations\, and gifts from private sources. Learn more by visiting www.cthumanities.org \n\n\n\nFor more information call 203-438-5821\, email info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org\, or visit www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/intemperate-habits-lgbtq-history-from-a-connecticut-perspective-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Lectures,LGBTQIA+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T130000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Ridgefield Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield Historical Society will collaborate with Histoury on a bus tour of colonial homes in Ridgefield on Saturday\, Oct. 7\, 1-5pm. Early ticket sales\, through Tuesday\, Aug. 8\, are at a 10 percent discount and a portion of those sales will go to the Ridgefield Historical Society. The Oct. 7 Ridgefield event is a one-time-only tour. Space is limited. Use promo code HISTSOC for 10 percent off\, good through Tuesday\, Aug. 8. For ticket purchases\, click here. \n\n\n\nEnjoy an afternoon on a bus tour exploring colonial Ridgefield. Learn about the architecture\, people\, and stories connected to these historic places. Experience one of the town’s grandest colonial residences\, abandoned when its Loyalist owner fled to England. Ridgefield is home to a rare surviving colonial artisan’s workshop\, which was later renovated by acclaimed architect and revered Ridgefield resident Cass Gilbert. Many more historic colonial buildings have been well-preserved throughout the town. The tour will explore a great collection of some 20 of these places. Several stops will allow interior visits. \n\n\n\nHistoury is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the appreciation and preservation of historic buildings in communities large and small through guided architectural history tours.  Its tours celebrate the architectural heritage found in communities throughout New England and New York. For additional information contact histoury.org or 212-683-2027.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/revolutionary-ridgefield-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Tours & Open Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T160000
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SUMMARY:Special Spooky Schoolhouse Sunday
DESCRIPTION:The final Last Sunday at the Schoolhouse of 2023 will be a slightly spooky affair on Oct. 29 at the Peter Parley Schoolhouse\, when we invite young visitors to come in costume. There will be treats and we’ll talk about some tricks that schoolhouse scholars perpetrated over the years that the West Lane District/Peter Parley Schoolhouse.  \n\n\n\nHours on Oct. 29 are 1 to 4 p.m. The school is at the intersection of West Lane and South Salem and Silver Spring Roads.  \n\n\n\nRidgefield Historical Society volunteers Jack and Sally Sanders will be there to answer questions. For more information call 203-438-5821.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/special-spooky-schoolhouse-sunday/
LOCATION:Peter Parley Schoolhouse\, West Lane at South Salem Rd\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peter Parley Schoolhouse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T180000
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SUMMARY:Rich Cohen\, Guest Bartender @ The Benjamin
DESCRIPTION:Strands of history will converge on Wednesday evening\, Nov. 8\, 2023 when author Rich Cohen will be the guest bartender at The Benjamin\, 20 West Lane in Ridgefield\, to benefit the Ridgefield Historical Society. \n\n\n\nThe evening will be the time to savor a historic location in Ridgefield and enjoy some time with friends while quizzing the bartender about sports history\, particularly the 1987 NBA season. This fun gathering will include the “fast break” as our signature drink\, drawings (bring cash for tickets)\, and more. A percentage of every beverage and food purchase in the bar between 6 and 10 p.m. will be donated to the Ridgefield Historical Society. Everyone is welcome to attend and there is no admission fee. \n\n\n\nCohen’s most recent book is When the Game Was War: The NBA’s Greatest Season\, when the greatest teams were the Celtics\, the Lakers\, the Pistons and the Bulls\, led by Larry Bird\, Magic Johnson\, Isiah Thomas and a young Michael Jordan. The story of this season is in many ways the story of the 1980s NBA\, when the finals always came down to a team facing the Celtics or the Lakers\, and three times to those two facing each other. 1987 was one of those seasons. \n\n\n\nRich Cohen has fleshed out sports history across football (Monsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild Heart of Football); baseball\, The Chicago Cubs: Story of a Curse; and even youth hockey (Pee Wees: Confessions of a Hockey Parent). His other New York Times bestsellers  include Tough Jews; When I Stop Talking\, You’ll Know I’m Dead (with Jerry Weintraub)\, and The Sun & the Moon & the Rolling Stones. \n\n\n\nThe Benjamin\, named for Founding Father Benjamin Franklin\, opened this year in a building with a long history of hospitality. Built around 1900 as the country home of George Pratt Ingersoll\, who called it Ingleside\, it became the Kane’s Inn in the 1930s and was later Walter Tode’s Inn\, then Henry Prieger’s Inn at Ridgefield\, and in 2000\, Bernard’s\, owned by Bernard and Sarah Bouissou\, who sold the property to restaurateurs Rob Moss\, Dave Studwell and BJ Lawless. \n\n\n\nRich Cohen is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Tough Jews; Monsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild Heart of Football; Sweet and Low; When I Stop Talking\, You’ll Know I’m Dead (with Jerry Weintraub); The Sun & the Moon & the Rolling Stones; The Chicago Cubs: Story of a Curse\, and Pee Wees: Confessions of a Hockey Parent. His new book\, When The Game Was War: The NBA’s Greatest season\, was published on Sept. 5\, by Random House. He is a co-creator of the HBO series Vinyl\, an Editor at Large at Air Mail and a columnist at the Wall Street Journal. He has written for The New Yorker\, The Atlantic\, and Harper’s Magazine\, among other publications. Cohen has won the Great Lakes Book Award\, the Chicago Public Library’s 21st Century Award\, and the ASCAP Deems Taylor Award for outstanding coverage of music. His stories have been included in The Best American Essays and The Best American Travel Writing. According to his official biography\, “Despite frequent predictions\, he still lives in Connecticut.” \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Historical Society works to preserve and celebrate Ridgefield history; for more information call 203-438-5821. For more information on The Benjamin\, click here.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/rich-cohen-guest-bartender-the-benjamin/
LOCATION:The Benjamin\, 20 West Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T110000
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SUMMARY:Live-stream of the 2nd Annual Witness Stones Installation Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd annual Witness Stones Installation Ceremony will take place at 9:30am on Wednesday\, November 15\, 2023. Because space is very limited this event is by invitation only\, but it will be live-streamed to the community through the RPS Curriculum YouTube Channel  and recorded for future viewing. This partnership with the Ridgefield Public Schools\, Ridgefield Historical Society\, and the Witness Stones projects brings history alive through inquiry for each 8th-grade student in Ridgefield. Students are studying the history of slavery through a regional and local lens while practicing the skills of a historian. Last year\, students studied the lives of Quash and Lidia\, two formerly enslaved persons in Ridgefield. This year\, students are investigating the lives of Dinah and Peter. All four of these enslaved residents of Ridgefield lived in the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Scott House during the 18th century.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/live-stream-of-the-2nd-annual-witness-stones-installation-ceremony/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Educational Programs,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Intemperate Habits: LGBTQ History from a Connecticut Perspective
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, November 15\, 2023 at 6:30pm the Ridgefield Historical Society\, in partnership with the Ridgefield Library and Ridgefield CT Pride\, will present\, Intemperate Habits: LGBTQ History from a Connecticut Perspective\, a talk by Susan Ferentinos\, PhD. To register for this free program at the Ridgefield Library\, which is made possible by a grant from CT Humanities\, click the blue button above to register. \n\n\n\nTo celebrate the launch of our Ridgefield LGBTQ Oral History Project\, historian Susan Ferentinos will offer an overview of LGBTQ history\, with particular emphasis on the experiences of LGBTQ people in Connecticut. From some of the earliest evidence of same-sex desire in the English colonies to the LGBTQ civil rights struggles of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries\, Connecticut has been a part of the national story of gender and sexual diversity. By using local stories to illustrate national trends\, Dr. Ferentinos will demonstrate the importance of individual LGBTQ lives and communities to our understandings of the past. \n\n\n\nSusan Ferentinos\, PhD\, is a public history researcher\, writer\, and consultant helping cultural organizations share untold stories about women and LGBTQ people. She will be assisting with the Ridgefield LGBTQ Oral History Project and has recently worked with the Palmer-Warner House in East Haddam\, Connecticut\, and the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site in Hyde Park\, New York. She is the author of the award-winning book Interpreting LGBT History at Museums and Historic Sites and has contributed her expertise to the National Park Service initiative “Telling All Americans’ Stories.” \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRidgefield Historical Society preserves\, interprets\, and fosters public knowledge of Ridgefield’s historical\, cultural\, and architectural heritage. Learn more by visiting www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org \n\n\n\nRidgefield CT Pride celebrates Ridgefield’s LGBTQIA+ community\, educates\, promotes awareness\, understanding\, and acceptance\, fosters a sense of belonging\, as well as provides support for both LGBTQIA+ individuals and their friends and family. Learn more by visiting www.ridgefieldctpride.com \n\n\n\nConnecticut Humanities (CTH) is an independent\, non-profit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. CTH connects people to the humanities through grants\, partnerships\, and collaborative programs. CTH projects\, administration\, and program development are supported by state and federal matching funds\, community foundations\, and gifts from private sources. Learn more by visiting www.cthumanities.org \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Library is located at 472 Main St. in Ridgefield\, CT. For more information call 203-438-5821\, email info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org\, or visit www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/intemperate-habits-lgbtq-history-from-a-connecticut-perspective-3/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Library\, 472 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,LGBTQIA+,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T153000
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SUMMARY:Tellabration: Your Part in Historical Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:Tellabration is a storytelling festival that was started by Paw Paw Pinkerton in Connecticut in 1988 and has since spread worldwide. We’ll celebrate with some town tales at the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane on the traditional Saturday before Thanksgiving\, Nov. 18\, 2023 at 3:30pm. The goal of this gathering is to help bring joy\, friendship\, and reminders of common humanity to listeners and tellers. Parking at the Scott House is limited so please register in advance here or call 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\nThe five-minute true stories are based on a theme. Here\, in 2023\, it’s “Your Part in Historical Ridgefield\,” organized by Dr. Darla Shaw\, who will be one of the storytellers. \n\n\n\nDr. Shaw will be the afternoon’s M.C. and start the stories with a history of Tellabration in Ridgefield. Among the other topics will be Benjamin Hume\, Bringing History to Life; Barbara Serfilippi\, 39 Years as Ridgefield Town Clerk; Ben Shaw\, Early Eight Lakes Community; Martha Bishop\, Ridgefield’s Oldest Senior Band in the State; Dr. Joe Ellis\, Diversity Day; Steve Maydan\, History of the Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off in Town; Elaine Keleman\, Growing Up in the Scott House Neighborhood; Peter Nichols\, Childhood Memories of Ridgefield; and Bob Cox\, Students I Have Taught in Ridgefield.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/tellabration-your-part-in-historical-ridgefield/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Free Events,In-Person,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064225
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064225
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SUMMARY:Preview Party for the Ridgefield Holiday Historic House Tour - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Back after a four-year hiatus\, Tiger Hollow’s always-anticipated house tour will offer a new experience in 2023: Tiger Hollow and the Ridgefield Historical Society are joining forces to present a Saturday tour of historic homes that will be preceded by a Friday evening gala preview party. \n\nAll the seasonal beauty of Ridgefield will be the backdrop for the Holiday Historic House Tour and Preview Party on Dec. 1 and 2. \n\nCoinciding with the Ridgefield Holiday Stroll\, the Preview Party and Historic House Tour will be a time for celebrating with friends and toasting the return of a traditional part of the holiday season. With the new schedule putting the house tour on a Saturday\, the house tour committee will be able to accommodate more visitors during three two-hour time slots (9am\, 11am\, or 1pm) and will facilitate groups of friends being together to visit the homes. Early purchase helps assure a time slot and grouping. \n\nPreview Party – SOLD OUT \n\nBefore the tour\, there’s the Preview\, a chance to enjoy cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres at the beautifully restored Tuttle-Smith House\, and an opportunity to support both Tiger Hollow Inc. and the Ridgefield Historical Society in a very convivial setting. The Friday\, Dec. 1 event\, from 6-8pm\, is limited in attendance and because alcohol will be served\, no one under 21 can be admitted. \n\nTickets for both the Preview Party and the Historic House Tour will be on sale beginning Oct. 2 at the Ridgefield Historic House Tour website. \n\nThe Houses \n\nThe selection of homes for 2023 highlights many aspects of Ridgefield’s history\, from the first settlers to the late 19th Century “summer people.” \n\nThe Joshua King House\, a home that has anchored a prominent corner on Ridgefield’s Main Street for centuries\, was originally the home of Revolutionary War veteran Joshua King\, who built it in 1801. King was Ridgefield’s first postmaster and the founder of King & Dole\, a store whose building is now incorporated into the Aldrich Museum.  Although a fire in 1889 destroyed the original home\, the King family rebuilt a very similar structure\, set a bit further back from the street. In the early 20th Century\, the property was sold to Richard Arbuthnot Jackson\, whose family continued living there until the 1970s. \n\nThe Benedict House and Shop\, listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places\, was the modest home of a cobbler\, who had his shop on the property. The house\, built around 1740\, backs up to a hillside where it’s believed a skirmish with British soldiers took place as the Battle of Ridgefield was winding down. The house and shop were extensively restored by architect Cass Gilbert\, who bought the property in 1920. It was later the home of Robert and Mildred Wohlfor. \n\nThe Benjamin Keeler House dates to the pre-Revolutionary era and the early layout of the town: it sits on Proprietor’s Lot #25. The house was part of a large farmstead and remained in the Keeler family until the early 19th Century when it went into the Benedict family. One of its later owners was the Pulitzer Prize-winning author\, Richard Kluger. \n\nThe Olmsted House is a handsome home built on land purchased in 1923 by Frances M.  Olmsted\, reportedly a distant relative of Frederick Law Olmsted\, from  Julia Finch Gilbert\, wife of the famed architect\, Cass Gilbert. The  Gilberts owned large areas of land surrounding their country home\, which  they called the Cannonball House and is now the Keeler Tavern Museum  and History Center.  \nThe David Hoyt House\, also known as The Fountain Inn\, sits on the east side of Main Street\, facing the Cass Gilbert Fountain\, donated by the famous architect. The original home on this site was built in 1740\, on the Proprietor’s Lot #1\, and featured in the story of the Battle of Ridgefield. Hoyt\, a prominent loyalist\, is said to have prevailed on the British to cease their attacks on his next-door neighbor\, Timothy Keeler\, whose tavern was a gathering place for the patriots. Hoyt’s motive was to protect his own home from stray fire\, but after the war\, he\, like other loyalists\, left the country for England. The Fountain Inn not only hosts overnight guests\, but is also a venue for small gatherings and celebrations. \n\nPost-Tour \n\nStop at The Benjamin\, 20 West Lane\, for post-tour conversation with friends and lunch or a cocktail; they’ll contribute a portion of the afternoon’s proceeds to the two tour sponsoring organizations.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/preview-party-for-the-ridgefield-holiday-historic-house-tour/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877
CATEGORIES:House Tour,Special Events,Tours & Open Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064225
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield Holiday Historic House Tour - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Back after a four-year hiatus\, Tiger Hollow’s always-anticipated house tour will offer a new experience in 2023: Tiger Hollow and the Ridgefield Historical Society are joining forces to present a Saturday tour of historic homes that will be preceded by a Friday evening gala preview party. \n\nAll the seasonal beauty of Ridgefield will be the backdrop for the Holiday Historic House Tour and Preview Party on Dec. 1 and 2. \n\nCoinciding with the Ridgefield Holiday Stroll\, the Preview Party and Historic House Tour will be a time for celebrating with friends and toasting the return of a traditional part of the holiday season. With the new schedule putting the house tour on a Saturday\, the house tour committee will be able to accommodate more visitors during three two-hour time slots (9am\, 11am\, or 1pm) and will facilitate groups of friends being together to visit the homes. Early purchase helps assure a time slot and grouping. \n\nThe Houses \n\nThe selection of homes for 2023 highlights many aspects of Ridgefield’s history\, from the first settlers to the late 19th Century “summer people.” \n\nThe Joshua King House\, a home that has anchored a prominent corner on Ridgefield’s Main Street for centuries\, was originally the home of Revolutionary War veteran Joshua King\, who built it in 1801. King was Ridgefield’s first postmaster and the founder of King & Dole\, a store whose building is now incorporated into the Aldrich Museum.  Although a fire in 1889 destroyed the original home\, the King family rebuilt a very similar structure\, set a bit further back from the street. In the early 20th Century\, the property was sold to Richard Arbuthnot Jackson\, whose family continued living there until the 1970s. \n\nThe Benedict House and Shop\, listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places\, was the modest home of a cobbler\, who had his shop on the property. The house\, built around 1740\, backs up to a hillside where it’s believed a skirmish with British soldiers took place as the Battle of Ridgefield was winding down. The house and shop were extensively restored by architect Cass Gilbert\, who bought the property in 1920. It was later the home of Robert and Mildred Wohlfor. \n\nThe Benjamin Keeler House dates to the pre-Revolutionary era and the early layout of the town: it sits on Proprietor’s Lot #25. The house was part of a large farmstead and remained in the Keeler family until the early 19th Century when it went into the Benedict family. One of its later owners was the Pulitzer Prize-winning author\, Richard Kluger. \n\nThe Olmsted House is a handsome home built on land purchased in 1923 by Frances M.  Olmsted\, reportedly a distant relative of Frederick Law Olmsted\, from  Julia Finch Gilbert\, wife of the famed architect\, Cass Gilbert. The  Gilberts owned large areas of land surrounding their country home\, which  they called the Cannonball House and is now the Keeler Tavern Museum  and History Center.  \nThe David Hoyt House\, The Fountain Inn\, sits on the east side of Main Street\, facing the Cass Gilbert Fountain\, donated by the famous architect. The original home on this site was built in 1740\, on the Proprietor’s Lot #1\, and featured in the story of the Battle of Ridgefield. Hoyt\, a prominent loyalist\, is said to have prevailed on the British to cease their attacks on his next-door neighbor\, Timothy Keeler\, whose tavern was a gathering place for the patriots. Hoyt’s motive was to protect his own home from stray fire\, but after the war\, he\, like other loyalists\, left the country for England. The Fountain Inn not only hosts overnight guests\, but is also a venue for small gatherings and celebrations. \n\nPreview Party – SOLD OUT \n\nBefore the tour\, there’s the Preview\, a chance to enjoy cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres at the beautifully restored Tuttle-Smith House\, and an opportunity to support both Tiger Hollow Inc. and the Ridgefield Historical Society in a very convivial setting. The Friday\, Dec. 1\, event is limited in attendance and because alcohol will be served\, no one under 21 can be admitted. \n\nTickets for both the Preview Party and the Historic House Tour will be on sale beginning Oct. 2 at the Ridgefield Historic House Tour website. \n\nPost-Tour \n\nStop at The Benjamin\, 20 West Lane\, for post-tour conversation with friends and lunch or a cocktail; they’ll contribute a portion of the afternoon’s proceeds to the two tour sponsoring organizations.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-holiday-historic-house-tour-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:House Tour,Special Events,Tours & Open Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064225
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SUMMARY:God Save Benedict Arnold - Talk\, Book Signing and Reception with Jack Kelly
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield Historical Society is delighted to announce a talk\, book signing\, and reception at 6:30pm on Wednesday\, December 6\, 2023 with author Jack Kelly\, following the December publication of his new work\, God Save Benedict Arnold\, The True Story of America’s Most Hated Man. His presentation will take place at St. Stephen’s Church North Hall at 353 Main Street in Ridgefield\, CT. Tickets for the program are $15 for members of the Ridgefield Historical Society and $20 for non-members and can be purchased online here. Tickets are nonrefundable. To inquire about your membership status call 203-438-5821 or email info@ridgfieldhistroricalsociety.org. To become a member of the Ridgefield Historical Society join here. Books on the Common will have books for sale and signing at the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSay “Benedict Arnold” and the average person would say “traitor.” Students of Ridgefield history\, while acknowledging his later treachery\, would also call him a hero of the 1777 Battle of Ridgefield where he rallied the Continental troops and local militias against a huge British force. While General Arnold\, General David Wooster\, and General Gold Selleck Silliman and their men couldn’t defeat General Tryon’s troops\, they did demonstrate that invasions like the raid on Danbury were not without cost to the invaders. \n\n\n\nSo esteemed was General Arnold here — he fought bravely at the barricade\, had his horse shot out from under him\, and suffered a leg injury — that for the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Ridgefield the Town of Ridgefield commissioned a medal honoring him. (It was reissued in 2002 for the 225th.) \n\n\n\nGod Save Benedict Arnold\, published by St. Martin’s Press\, explores Arnold’s life and military career\, both his efforts for the Patriot cause in the early years of the Revolutionary War and how he came to turn traitor. Kevin J. Weddle\, Ph.D.\, Colonel (Ret.) U.S. Army\, Professor of Military Theory and Strategy\, U.S. Army War College\, calls the book “Wonderfully written\, Jack Kelly’s fresh and lively new study of one of America’s greatest combat commanders is an important contribution to our understanding of this complicated and influential leader.” \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Historical Society appearance will be followed by a book tour that includes a Dec. 7 talk at The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati\, Inc.\, in Washington\, D.C. \n\n\n\nJack Kelly is an award-winning author and historian; he lives in the Hudson Valley. His books include Band of Giants: The Amateur Soldiers Who Won America’s Independence\, which won the DAR History Medal; Valcour; The Edge of Anarchy; Heaven’s Ditch\, and Gunpowder. He has also published five novels.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/god-save-benedict-arnold-book-talk-signing-and-reception-with-jack-kelly/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Author Talks,Battle of Ridgefield,Lectures,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064225
CREATED:20231103T063118Z
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SUMMARY:Silhouettes by Deborah O'Connor
DESCRIPTION:Silhouettes\, a beloved tradition and benefit for the Ridgefield Historical Society\, returns for the holiday season on Sun. Dec. 10\, 2023 from 10am-2pm. Calling all children\, families\, and yes even pets! Silhouettes make a unique holiday gift. Make an appointment here and join us at the historic Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane on Dec. 10 to have beautiful hand cut silhouette portraits created for you and your family\, including your dogs and cats. Each silhouette\, starting at $30 each\, is cut in exacting detail in just a few minutes by Rhode Island artist Deborah O’Connor. Ms. O’Connor has been practicing this lost art for over forty years. New this year\, silhouettes can also be made from digital profile pictures submitted online in advance. \n\n\n\nReservations and Pricing \n\n\n\nThere are just 28 appointments are available for this special event. Register here on Eventbrite and pay a $15 nonrefundable deposit which reserves your seat for one appointment which will be applied to the total cost of your silhouette(s)\, which start at $30 each and up. The Eventbrite credit card fee of $2.85 is a separate additional expense for you and will not be applied to your silhouette purchase. Ms. O’Connor can create silhouettes for 1-2 subjects during each appointment. If you plan to have silhouettes made for more than 2 subjects\, please book two consecutive appointments. \n\n\n\nYou can purchase just the unframed silhouette\, or you can have it matted and framed for an additional cost. \n\n\n\nOne original unframed silhouette: $30 \n\n\n\nExtra unframed copy of the silhouette: $15 \n\n\n\nAdditional Add-on Options: \n\n\n\nMat (8″x10″) for one subject: $10 \n\n\n\nMat (11″x14″) for groupings of 2-3 subjects: $20 \n\n\n\nFrame (5″x7″) for one subject: $40 \n\n\n\nFrame (8″x10″) for groupings of 2-3 subjects: $60 \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at the Ridgefield Historical Society 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment to check in\, fill out your order form\, and process your payment. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated and deposits are nonrefundable for missed appointments. Parking at the Historical Society is limited and traffic is heavy. Please allocate extra travel time to get to this event. \n\n\n\nAdvance Orders \n\n\n\nSkip the line and submit your profile photos in digital format in advance on Ms. O’Connor’s website https://thesilhouettelady.com/ and then pick up your completed silhouettes at the Ridgefield Historical Society. \n\n\n\nDuring the checkout process on Ms. O’Connor’s website\, when asked for the name of the fundraiser’s sponsoring organization in the “Special Instructions Box”\, enter “Ridgefield Historical Society”. Select the option to pay by check. Do not pay by credit card. You will pay for your order when you pick it up at the Ridgefield Historical Society on Sun. Dec. 10 between 10am and 3pm. An appointment on Eventbrite is not needed for advance orders. \n\n\n\nAssistance with placing advance orders will also be provided at the Historical Society’s table at the Christmas Market at Lounsbury House during the Holiday House Tour on Sat. Dec. 2. \n\n\n\nSilhouettes History \n\n\n\nSilhouette cutting is done entirely freehand in a matter of minutes. Working with multiple layers of paper\, it is possible to create several silhouettes of the same subject at once. These extra “copies” are traditionally sold at half the cost of the “original”\, and make wonderful gifts. There is a magical quality to this art\, beyond the fascination of seeing how quickly an accurate portrait is produced\, using only scissors and a trained eye. That special quality is the unique ability of a silhouette to seemingly capture the very “essence” of a person. Once experienced you will become an enthusiastic fan of the art. These loyal fans have sought out the dwindling number of practitioners with enough frequency to keep the art from extinction. \n\n\n\nBefore the invention of the camera\, the silhouette ranked as the most popular form of portraiture. Compared to other means of having a portrait done\, silhouettes were inexpensive. Previous to being dubbed “silhouettes” they were called “shades” or “shadows”. The term silhouette derived from a French minister of finance and amateur shade cutter named Etienne de Silhouette. His stringent financial policies caused the slogan “a la Silhouette” to be used in reference to anything that was considered “cheap” in France at that time. The name stuck unfortunately\, denigrating what is truly a fine art\, into something that sounds almost worthless. \n\n\n\nOn the bright side\, most people are no longer aware of that association. One other quality that is unique to silhouettes\, is how they tend to remain displayed on the walls of a home for decades. They slowly and unintentionally evolve into becoming a family’s most treasured heirlooms. Capturing the essence of a person\, which is timeless\, they do not become outdated\, as photographs do and tend to remain untouched and on display for decades. Historians have attributed the survival of so many intact antique silhouettes to this fact. Join us for the opportunity to have heirloom quality silhouettes created for your family. \n\n\n\nFor More Information \n\n\n\nContact the Ridgefield Historical Society at ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org\, info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety\, or 203-438-5821.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/silhouettes-2/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T110000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064225
CREATED:20231125T010206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231125T010639Z
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SUMMARY:Wine\, Cheese & Chamber Chat with Ridgefield Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce’s “Wine\, Cheese\, and Chamber Chat”\, featuring the Ridgefield Historical Society\, on Wednesday\, January 18\, 2024 from 5 to 6:30 PM. \n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in the rich history of our town while savoring delicious wine and cheese selections. \n\n\n\nHosted in partnership with the Lounsbury House. This event is free and open to all. Don’t miss out – RSVP today!
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/wine-cheese-chamber-chat-with-ridgefield-historical-society/
LOCATION:Lounsbury House\, 316 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Free Events,In-Person,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@ridgefieldchamber.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064225
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SUMMARY:50 Years of Recycling in Ridgefield\, Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:Ridgefield is celebrating a golden environmental anniversary this year and a new exhibit highlights the decades-long effort to promote recycling. \n\n\n\nTwo days before Earth Day\, on April 20\, 1974\, Ridgefield celebrated the official opening of the Ridgefield Recycling Center\, one of the first such municipal facilities in the state. Townspeople were early and enthusiastic adopters of recycling: regular collections of recyclable materials had begun several years before the center opened. A 1972 event\, The Dump Ball\, brought townspeople together to support the creation of a permanent center for recycling. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Historical Society\, Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority and the Town of Ridgefield have created an exhibit in Town Hall opening in February that highlights recycling efforts here over the past 50 years. Visit the exhibit Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm through April 30\, 2024 in the entrance lobby at Ridgefield Town Hall. Throughout April there will be special promotions by the town on ways to Reduce\, Reuse and Recycle.  \n\n\n\nEarth Day 2024\, the 54th celebration\, is a global event that will have the theme\, Planet vs. Plastics. To read more: https://www.earthday.org/
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/50-years-of-recycling-in-ridgefield-then-and-now-2/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Town Hall\, 400 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064225
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Ridgefield Place Name Stories
DESCRIPTION:“Ridgefield Place Name Stories” is the topic of the next Ridgefield History Club meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday\, February 20\, 2024 in the Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane. Jack Sanders\, who has written over ten books on Ridgefield history\, will be on hand. Ridgefield History Club programs are free and open to everyone; new participants are welcome at any time. Come to share memories or just to listen. Note: this meeting was postponed from Jan. 16 due to inclement weather. \n\n\n\nHave you ever wondered about how Ridgefield roads and places came to be named? Who and what are these streets named for?: Mopus Bridge Rd.\, Ned’s Mountain Rd.\, Catoonah St.\, Mamanasco Rd.\, Whipstick Rd.\, Florida Hill Rd.\, Ligi’s Way\, Taporneck Court\, Tea House Lane\, Old Sib Rd\, Ramapoo Rd.\, Nod Hill Rd.\, etc. Bring your questions to the next Ridgefield History Club meeting. Join us as we explore the stories behind Ridgefield place names and the connection to local people\, industries and events. If you have any photos or objects related to the topic\, please bring them with you for show and tell! \n\n\n\nOne of the hundreds of locations researched by Jack Sanders and included in his book\, Ridgefield Names\, is Mopus (which incidentally was once the name of a Sanders family cat). Mopus Brook is the little stream that runs under – needless to say – Mopus Bridge and Mopus Bridge Road. It was mentioned as early as 1721 in the “Third Purchase” from the native Indians\, a deed that describes a boundary “crossing the end of a plain ridge of land over Mopoos Brook.” One of the last roads in Ridgefield to be paved\, Mopus Bridge Road was possibly part of General George Washington’s route through Connecticut in 1780 and Walter Hampden\, a renowned Shakespearean actor in his day\, once lived on Mopus Bridge Road. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, an informal community story telling program (it’s not a presentation or lecture) of the Historical Society\, meets for an hour the third Tuesday of every month to discuss the history of Ridgefield and all its villages. Everyone sits in a circle and memories and stories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history are shared. The discussion is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve all the stories of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. Everyone is invited\, just bring your love of history and your curiosity. Some people come to every session while others attend when the topic is of special interest to them. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. \n\n\n\nSeating is limited at the Scott House\, so we ask that you register in advance here. For 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/ridgefield-history-club-ridgefield-place-name-stories/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064225
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Celebrating Ridgefield Women\, Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:“Celebrating Ridgefield Women\, Then and Now” is the topic for the next Ridgefield History Club meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday\, March 19\, 2024 in the Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane. Jack Sanders\, who has written over 10 books on Ridgefield’ history\, will be on hand. Ridgefield History Club programs are free and open to everyone; new participants are welcome at any time. Come to share memories or just to listen. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn celebration of Women’s History Month\, we’re asking people to share personal remembrances of Ridgefield women\, the stories of women who have influenced their lives and the community\, particularly those whose names may not be well known. Whether it’s a beloved family member\, an inspiring neighbor\, a dedicated teacher\, or an unsung hero in the community\, we invite participants to share anecdotes and reflections on the women who have shaped their experiences in Ridgefield. Through these personal narratives\, we will honor the often-overlooked contributions of women and deepen our understanding of their significance to the community. \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, an informal community storytelling program (it’s not a presentation or lecture) of the Historical Society\, meets for an hour the third Tuesday of every month to share memories and stories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve all the stories of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. It’s also streamed live on Facebook and is uploaded to our YouTube channel. \n\n\n\nEveryone is invited\, just bring your love of history and your curiosity. Some people come to every session while others attend when the topic is of special interest to them. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. Both longtime residents and newcomers contribute. \n\n\n\nFor more information about this free program\, and to register\, visit www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeft to right: Mary Gelfman – Chairman of the Board of Education\, Dr. Jean Harder – Psychologist\, Lillian Moorhead – Board of Selectmen\, Beatrice Brown – Conductor\, Ridgefield Symphony. All were honored by the Ridgefield Woman’s Club in the late 1970s.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/history-club-ridgefield-women-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064225
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SUMMARY:Fascinating Women of Ridgefield Bus Tour-SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:This bus tour is sold out. Please continue to register and add your name to the wait list. You will be contacted if a ticket becomes available now or for a future tour. \nCelebrate Women’s History Month by taking a bus tour of Ridgefield with Dr. Darla Shaw\, Ridgefield resident and “retired” women’s studies professor at Western Connecticut State University. Climb aboard for a 90-minute bus tour of the sites of 50+ of Ridgefield’s most fascinating and notable women. From Clare Boothe Luce and Alice Paul to Mabel Cleves and Elizabeth Ballard\, these exceptional women left their marks on our town and well beyond. Bring your curiosity and spirit\, we’ll provide the history and color. \nThe tour is generously sponsored by Karla Murtaugh Homes Team and begins at 11AM on Saturday\, March 23\, 2024 at East Ridge Middle School\, 10 East Ridge Road\, Ridgefield CT. Please arrive by 10:45AM for check-in as the bus will depart promptly at 11AM. This is a window tour\, attendees remain on the bus throughout the trip. The bus will return to the school at 12:30PM. \nTickets are limited and non-refundable\, $20 each for Ridgefield Historical Society Members and $25 for Non-Members. We welcome all to become members of the Historical Society; to join click here. For more information email us at info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or call at 203-438-5821.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/fabulous-women-of-ridgefield-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064225
CREATED:20240320T205035Z
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club: Ridgefield Restaurants\, Past and Present
DESCRIPTION:“Ridgefield Restaurants\, Past and Present” is the topic for the next gathering of the Ridgefield History Club at 10am on Tuesday\, April 16\, 2024 in the Historical Society’s Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield\, CT. Jack Sanders\, who has written over 10 books on Ridgefield’s history will be on hand and he tallied 17 Ridgefield restaurants in existence in 1955\, 35 in 1993\, and 46 in 2015. Ridgefield History Club programs are free and open to everyone; new participants are welcome at any time. Come to share memories or just to listen. \n\n\n\nWe’re asking participants to bring their memories of favorite places to “eat out” in Ridgefield over the years\, whether it was the venue for a very special occasion or the familiar spot “where everybody knows your name.” Think diners\, drive-ins\, dives\, luncheonettes\, soda fountains\, delis\, pizza parlors\, hot dog carts\, etc! We want to hear about old-time restaurants as well as what are the favorites these days (in 50 years\, we’ll have a record of what was the hot thing in 2024). Did you\, a friend\, or family member own or work in one of Ridgefield’s restaurants? If so\, we want to hear from you. What were your favorite Italian\, French\, Irish\, German\, etc dishes in town? Bring your related objects (advertisements\, signs\, ashtrays\, matchbooks\, china\, glasses\, silverware\, etc)\, photographs\, and documents (menus and receipts) for show and tell! \n\n\n\nNina’s Restaurant\, owned by Gene Lavatori\, was a popular gathering place for breakfast and lunch.\n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield History Club\, an informal community storytelling program (it’s not a presentation or lecture) of the Historical Society\, meets for an hour the third Tuesday of every month to share memories and stories related to a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history. The discussion is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve all the stories of Ridgefield’s people\, places\, and events for future generations. It’s also streamed live on Facebook and is uploaded to our YouTube channel. \n\n\n\nEveryone is invited\, just bring your love of history and your curiosity. Some people come to every session while others attend when the topic is of special interest to them. This is a great opportunity to connect with other history enthusiasts and learn something new about our wonderful town. Both longtime residents and newcomers contribute. \n\n\n\nFor more information about this free program\, and to register\, visit www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-restaurants-past-and-present/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Ridgefield History Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064225
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SUMMARY:Remembering Ridgefield’s Covid Victims: A Memorial Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:A ceremony\, Remembering Ridgefield’s Covid Victims\, will take place Thursday\, April 18\, 2024 at 10 a.m. at the pocket park opposite the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane. \n\n\n\nThe Covid memorial tree\, donated and maintained by Steve Zemo for the town\, was dedicated last spring at the first ceremony. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to attend the 2024 gathering and to place flowers at the bottom of the tree in honor of those who lost their lives in the pandemic. The brief program will include remarks by First Selectman Rudy Marconi\, prayer by a representative of the Ridgefield Clergy Association\, and closing comments by Ridgefield Historical Society executive director Stephen Bartkus. \n\n\n\nThe Historical Society will then host a reception in the Scott House and highlight some of the objects and oral histories collected during the pandemic to preserve the memories of this global event as it affected Ridgefield. Please join us.  \n\n\n\nThe event free and open to the public and is sponsored by the Ridgefield Commission on Aging\, the Ridgefield Historical Society and Steve Zemo.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/remembering-ridgefields-covid-victims-a-memorial-ceremony/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064225
CREATED:20240307T171601Z
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SUMMARY:How the Battle of Ridgefield Impacted the Revolutionary War
DESCRIPTION:How the Battle of Ridgefield Impacted the Revolutionary War\nCreator of the ‘Amazing Tales’ Podcast will Speak here April 24\nThis program is sold out. Thank you for your support! Please continue to register and you will be added to the waitlist. \nOn Wednesday\, April 24\, at 6:30 p.m.\, the Ridgefield Historical Society is pleased to present Mike Allen\, the creator of the podcast Amazing Tales from Off and On Connecticut’s Beaten Path (amazingtalesct.com)\, who will give the illustrated presentation\, “How the Battle of Ridgefield Impacted the Revolutionary War”\, at St. Stephen’s Church North Hall\, 353 Main Street. A reception will follow the lecture. Tickets\, which are limited and nonrefundable\, are $15 for Members of the Ridgefield Historical Society and $20 for Non-Members. \nMike Allen has built his podcasting career on his curiosity about the history of his home state. And since he lives now in Danbury\, the British invasion in 1777 has been of great interest\, from the landing of General William Tryon and his troops at Compo Beach\, to the sacking of Danbury\, to the Battle of Ridgefield. Allen explains\, “In 1777\, during the early years of the Revolutionary War\, the British made their first foray into inland Connecticut. Their mission was to eliminate the Patriot supply depot at Danbury. On their way back to their waiting ships off Compo Beach at Long Island Sound\, they encountered fierce and unexpected resistance during the Battle of Ridgefield. In this presentation\, you’ll hear how Ridgefield came to play its significant role that Sunday and why it had an impact on British strategy going forward.” \nNoted storyteller Mike Allen specializes in bringing local history to life\, through his background in journalism\, radio broadcasting\, podcasting and public speaking. His podcast on Connecticut history is a project he began in retirement and it’s become a full-time enterprise. For 10 years\, Mike was News Director at radio station i-95 FM in Brookfield before becoming Press Secretary to the Mayor of Danbury. He subsequently spent 25 years working\, living\, and traveling internationally in a corporate career in which he specialized in communications and marketing. \nThank you to Cross Private Client Insurance for providing the boxed water for this event! \n \nFor more information\, email info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 203-438-5821.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/how-the-battle-of-ridgefield-impacted-the-revolutionary-war/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 353 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Battle of Ridgefield
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064225
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SUMMARY:Battle of Ridgefield Walking Tours - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:All of the 2024 Battle of Ridgefield walking tours are sold out. Thank you for your support! Please continue to register and you will be added to the waitlist.  \n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, April 27\, 2024 the Ridgefield Historical Society will host one hour long walking tours at 10:30am\, 11:00am\, 11:30am\, and 12:00pm to commemorate the 247th Anniversary of the Battle of Ridgefield\, which took place on April 27\, 1777. This was the only inland engagement of the Revolutionary War fought in Connecticut and we will commemorate the courage of a vastly outnumbered Patriot force led by Generals David Wooster\, Benedict Arnold\, and Gold Selleck Silliman\, who confronted a force of 2\,000 British troops that had burned Danbury. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Battle of Ridgefield Walking Tour is a “living history” event produced by the Ridgefield Historical Society under the direction of local luminary Dr. Darla Shaw. This event is generously sponsored by Fairfield Country Bank. Revolutionary War characters will be brought to life by actors in period costumes\, including Benedict Arnold\, General Tryon\, and Anna Stebbins\, among others\, who will be stationed at stops along the east side of Main Street\, beginning at the Battle of Ridgefield sign at Casagmo\, and ending at the British cannonball lodged in Keeler Tavern. The tour is around one mile long\, an hour in length\, and each stop will feature a short\, entertaining\, and informative performance. \n\n\n\nTours will take place rain or shine and will be capped at 20 people per group. Park at the nearest public lot\, walk to the meeting location on the sidewalk at the entrance of Casagmo\, and check in no later than 10 minutes before your tour departure time as tours will depart promptly. If you’re late or miss your tour\, we unfortunately won’t be able to add you to another tour. Tickets are limited and nonrefundable: $15 each for Ridgefield Historical Society members (members should enter promo code 5OFF at checkout)\, $20 each for non-members. If you’re not a member of the Historical Society\, we welcome you to join by clicking here. For more information\, email info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 203-438-5821. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Keeler Tavern is offering complimentary ‘War at Home’ tours of their museum on Saturday\, April 27. Participants of the 10:30am Battle of Ridgefield Walking Tour are welcome to join the 11:30am ‘War at Home’ tour inside Keeler Tavern. Similarly\, attendees of the 12:00 pm Battle of Ridgefield Walking Tour can join the 1:00 pm ‘War at Home’ tour. Tickets are limited and advance registration for the ‘War at Home’ tour is required  though Keeler Tavern at the following link: https://keelertavernmuseum.org/events/489/battle-of-ridgefield-anniversary/
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/the-battle-of-ridgefield-walking-tours/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Battle of Ridgefield
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064225
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SUMMARY:50 Years of service by Meals on Wheels of Ridgefield
DESCRIPTION:The Ridgefield Historical Society has created an exhibit at Ridgefield Town Hall at 400 Main Street to salute Meals on Wheels of Ridgefield\, which has a 50-year history of serving our community by providing home-delivered meals to anyone who needs them. According to Dean Miller\, Meals on Wheels board chair\, the organization began in 1974 when the Ridgefield Clergy Association “identified a need in the community to care for residents who were unable to prepare their own meals due to age\, illness\, injury and other disabilities”. Founders\, Barbara Deegan\, Marian Sloan and Annette Zelson\, started out cooking in the basement of Saint Mary School and initially delivered about 24 meals a week.  During the first year of operation\, we served approximately 5\,300 meals.” In 2024\, Meals on Wheels of Ridgefield now serves over 53\,000 meals.  \n\n\n\nAdmission to this exhibit is free and it’s open Mon-Fri\, 8:30-4:30 through August 15.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/50-years-of-service-by-meals-on-wheels-ridgefield/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Town Hall\, 400 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064225
CREATED:20240501T173501Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Ridgefield's Spring Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ridgefield Historical Society on Saturday May 4th from 10am-3pm on Main Street in Downtown Ridgefield to celebrate Spring! Try your hand at colonial games like a jacobs ladder\, spinning tops or ring toss.  Come visit us and learn more about how we are preserving and celebrating the history of Ridgefield.
URL:https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/downtown-ridgefields-spring-stroll/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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