Dr. Darla Shaw portrays Elizabeth Biglow Ballard who was born in the late 1800s and came to Ridgefield every year between the ages of 11 and 86. She lived in the former home of Philip Burr Bradley and, in 1964, left the five acres of land where the house stood to the town. This property is now Ballard Park.
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.