Joe’s Hideaway: Restaurant at north corner of Grove Street and Sunset Lane in 1950s, 60s; named for Joe Pierpaoli, son of restaurant’s founder, John Pierpaoli, who took over when father retired and renamed the business [later names: Perp’s, Corner Pub, The Hideaway].
Visitors from across the region gathered for a vibrant weekend filled with botanical charm, gracious hosts, and the joy of exploring exceptional outdoor spaces.
Courtship rituals in Ridgefield and New England in the mid-1700’s include marriage banns and Tarrying, meant to ensure successful nuptials. Learn about Eliphalet Brush and Eunice Chapman Hull’s enduring marriage
With funding from the National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program, the Ridgefield Historical Society and archeologists from Heritage Consultants use hi-tech archeological equipment to search for Battle engagements throughout
From digitizing tapes to uncovering personal wartime stories, this year’s interns explored unexpected corners of local history while gaining hands-on experience in preservation and research.
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