Bruce Willett recently joined Dr. Darla Shaw for a conversation about growing up in Ridgefield, CT. The Ridgefield Historical Society’s Oral History Project collects and preserves the stories of all Ridgefielders. If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed, please contact: info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
Growing up in Ridgefield with Bruce Willett
Dr. Darla Shaw conducted a fascinating interview with Bruce Willett about his memories of living in Ridgefield.
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