Watch this video about Sarah Josepha Hale, author of Mary Had a Little Lamb, editor of Godey’s Lady’s Book, and the “mother of Thanksgiving” as a Federal holiday. Sarah is portrayed by Dr. Darla Shaw, creator of our Change Agents: Ridgefield Women to be Remembered series.
The 2025 Ridgefield Garden Tour, hosted by the Ridgefield Garden Club and the Ridgefield Historical Society showcases 7 private gardens and Ridgefield’s Ballard Park Gardens.
An aspiring public historian’s journey through Queer history and an impactful internship at the Ridgefield Historical Society are bringing marginalized voices to the forefront.
A small notebook in the Historical Society’s collection provides a glimpse into the life of a 19th century Ridgefield schoolmaster.
Our sold-out Silhouettes event brought holiday joy to Ridgefield families.
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