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.
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 and good sense, plus a very nice manner to his post.
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.
In March 2023, the “Old Ridgefield” Facebook Page featured a post on Ridgefield’s Directional Signs from the 1930s. The post indicated that a single sign still remained — on site at the Ridgefield Historical Society and in need of repair. Bill Dornfeld heard about the post and came to the rescue.
Some might say that Sunday, April 30 was a perfect ‘weather day’ for a Tea. And we’re inclined to agree. Rain outside, lots of it, along with the lush greenery and beauty of spring — all visible from the warmth and comfort of the Lounsbury House windows.
May brings the return of Schoolhouse Season, when we re-open the doors of the precious Peter Parley Schoolhouse and welcome fresh air and new students of all ages.
This month, we introduce you to veteran Ridgefield Historical Society Board Member and current Corresponding Secretary, Nancy Selander.
The Battle of Ridgefield Walking Tours went off as planned on Saturday, April 29th, featuring eight historical characters, a mile-long route, and plenty of raindrops.
From April 24 – 26, the team from Chronicle Heritage will be on the roads of Ridgefield photographing and documenting residences and structures for a current Architectural Survey of the Town. The weather (picture perfect) is also on board.
This edition of the Scott House Journal features the growth of Ridgefield during the Gilded Age, as well as other Gilded Age remembrances and treats.
The Ridgefield Historical Society recently welcomed Stephen Bartkus as our interim executive director. An historian, archaeologist, and student of Connecticut history, Stephen brings a depth of experience and excellence to all he does.
Wadsworth Lewis died over 80 years ago, but his fondness and generosity for Ridgefield live on today.
This summer, the Ridgefield Historical Society offers two paid internships, through the support of the Goldstone Family Foundation and the Kasuli Family.
The Ridgefield Historical Society is currently inviting applications for our second annual Ridgefield High School Scholarship.
Speak with Kay Ables, Ridgefield Town Historian and Ridgefield Historical Society board member and you’ll hear a voice that is at once intelligent, engaged, and warm. Kay Ables loves Ridgefield
We are happy to introduce you to The Herrick Portrait, a painting of Lois Herrick, née Hall. And as lovely as this portrait is, Lois’ story is quite interesting too.
This January, capitalizing on unseasonably warm temperatures, the Ridgefield Historical Society called in the crew to complete construction on a project to address water seepage and land grading issues at the Scott House.
Monica McMorran, an Historical Society Board Member since 2004, recently retired, but remains an active volunteer on our Archives Committee. Her contributions have been significant.
The Ridgefield Historical Society was a recent beneficiary of a CTH Cultural
Fund Operating Support Grant, helping us do our work and serve our mission.
It’s January. The days are long yet short, and the prospect of spring is still many months away. But at the Ridgefield Historical Society, there is a definite energy and light. And we know where it comes from — our college intern, Antonia ten Holder.
Take a moment to meet her.
This edition of the Scott House Journal includes Jack Sanders’ recommendations on what items are worth saving to help future historians provide an accurate view of the past; as well as an account of a curious 1925 Ridgefield court case over that most simple of resources — wood. This story was recently uncovered while reviewing documents in the Ridgefield Historical Society archives.
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