In this episode, Dr. Darla Shaw takes on the role of Mabel Cleves, an early education specialist who was educated at Columbia University, studied with Dr. Maria Montessori, and was the first certified public kindergarten teacher in Connecticut. The Veteran’s Park Elementary School auditorium is named after her.
The Scott House, headquarters of the Ridgefield Historical Society, has hosted more than a dozen interns this summer working on research, collections and social media. Meet the interns and see
Kay was dedicated to researching, collecting and preserving items significant to Ridgefield, much of which is now part of the Ridgefield Historical Society’s archives.
Visitors from across the region gathered for a vibrant weekend filled with botanical charm, gracious hosts, and the joy of exploring exceptional outdoor spaces.
Courtship rituals in Ridgefield and New England in the mid-1700’s include marriage banns and Tarrying, meant to ensure successful nuptials. Learn about Eliphalet Brush and Eunice Chapman Hull’s enduring marriage