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.
Our collaborative community history project has received national recognition for bringing long-overlooked voices into Ridgefield’s historical record and expanding how local history is preserved, shared, and understood.
This year’s scholarship honors a student whose academic achievement and community involvement reflect the values at the heart of local history work.
This new book shares LGBTQIA+ experiences of Ridgefield through personal stories gathered during our community oral history project, preserving voices and perspectives that will broaden the understanding of the town’s
A hands-on volunteer group is helping preserve the beauty and character of the outdoor spaces that surround some of Ridgefield’s most distinctive historic and architectural landmarks.