Dr. Darla Shaw portrays Kathryn Morgan Ryan, an accomplished writer and researcher, who lived and worked in Ridgefield for over 30 years. In addition to writing her own books, she served as the editor, interviewer, and researcher for her husband, acclaimed Irish author Cornelius Ryan, on his series of World War II books including “The Longest Day” and “A Bridge Too Far.”
The Scott House, headquarters of the Ridgefield Historical Society, hosted more than a dozen interns this summer working on research, cataloging and collections.
Connecticut Humanities to support production of “The Battle of Ridgefield: A New Look at 250”, bringing Ridgefield’s Revolutionary War Story to life.
New Board Member Carsten Hils leads the Historical Society development and fundraising efforts.
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.