Fast, Howard (1914-2003), was a high school dropout who published his first novel before he was 20; by the turn of the 21st Century, had written more than 80 books of fiction and nonfiction; millions of copies of Fast titles have been printed in a dozen languages, including “Spartacus,” “Citizen Tom Paine,” “Freedom Road,” “The Hessian” (set in Ridgefield). He lived on Florida Hill Road in 1960s and early 70s.
Our collaborative community history project has received national recognition for bringing long-overlooked voices into Ridgefield’s historical record and expanding how local history is preserved, shared, and understood.
This year’s scholarship honors a student whose academic achievement and community involvement reflect the values at the heart of local history work.
This new book shares LGBTQIA+ experiences of Ridgefield through personal stories gathered during our community oral history project, preserving voices and perspectives that will broaden the understanding of the town’s
A hands-on volunteer group is helping preserve the beauty and character of the outdoor spaces that surround some of Ridgefield’s most distinctive historic and architectural landmarks.