Dr. Darla Shaw portrays Dr. Blandina Worcester Brewster (1902-1984), who was a pioneering pediatrician and professor of pediatrics in New York City. She taught at New York University for 38 years. She was married to prominent New York City attorney Carroll Brewster. Together they purchased The Hickories Farm, which remains in the family today.
The Scott House, headquarters of the Ridgefield Historical Society, has hosted more than a dozen interns this summer working on research, collections and social media. Meet the interns and see
Kay was dedicated to researching, collecting and preserving items significant to Ridgefield, much of which is now part of the Ridgefield Historical Society’s archives.
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