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Volunteer Videographers Wanted

The Ridgefield Historical Society is seeking volunteer videographers to become an integral part of our mission to preserve and share the fascinating history of our town.

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Meet the 2023 Summer Interns!

This summer, thanks to the generosity of the Goldstone Family Foundation and the Kasuli Family, the Ridgefield Historical Society benefited from several extra pairs of hands and the brightness and energy of youth as six student interns joined the team for the season. 

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On Board With Sally Sanders

This month, we introduce board member Sally Sanders, who’s been a volunteer in a variety of capacities and a board member since 2018, the year after she retired from a journalism career.

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Cultural history

Scott House Journal, July 2023

This edition of the Scott House Journal features the Couch family collection as well as a tribute to the Ridgefield Garden Club’s long association with the West Lane/Peter Parley Schoolhouse.

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History

Schoolhouse Days

Springtime is always busy in the world of education and the Peter Parley Schoolhouse is no exception. In recent weeks we’ve welcomed a whole new crop of Parley scholars — offering them a glimpse of Schoolhouse life in centuries past.

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RHS News

On Board with Raymond Murphy

This month, we introduce Ray Murphy, who joined the Historical Society Board earlier this spring after volunteering with the Collections team for a year. A retired attorney, Ray brings a love of history, professionalism, good sense, plus a very nice manner, to his post.

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Thank You, Ridgefield Thrift Shop!

Thanks to the generosity of the Ridgefield Thrift Shop, the Ridgefield Historical Society is embarking on a technology upgrade, updating equipment and systems best left in the past.

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