Dr. Darla Shaw portrays internationally renowned opera singer Edwina Eustis Dick who lived in Ridgefield from 1950 to 1980. She was a pioneer in the field of music therapy and was a founding member of the American Symphony Orchestra. Later in life, she became passionate about body surfing. Eustis Lane is named after her family.
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.