Dr. Darla Shaw shares the story of Jacqueline Seligmann, the “Cat Lady” of Barrack Hill and Old West Mountain Road. Darla speaks in the first person about her unusual relationship with Jacqueline who lived on the same street. Following this personal account, Darla tells the rest of the story of Ms. Seligmann’s life.
Beneath Ridgefield’s quiet streets lies a battlefield waiting to be rediscovered—and this spring, a groundbreaking archaeological project is bringing that history to light.
Love history and content creation? This paid summer position offers a chance to craft compelling digital stories about the people and places that shaped Ridgefield.
A sold-out crowd joined historian Jack Sanders for an unforgettable journey through Ridgefield’s Gilded Age, exploring the grand estates and rich histories that shaped the town’s past.
A soldier, a selectman, a slaveholder—his life shaped Ridgefield, and his legacy lingers among the weathered stones at Ridgebury Cemetery.
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