Dr. Darla Shaw portrays Florence Powdermaker and tells the story of her sister Hortense, both Doctorates, who in the 1920s contributed greatly to their respective fields. Florence had a doctorate in medicine and psychiatry and Hortense was a doctor of anthropology. They lived on a 103-acre farm in Ridgebury for 30 years. Powdermaker Drive is named after them.
Read two of Florence Powdermaker’s books online.
The Ridgefield Historical Society is displaying a colorful collection of nearly 200 political buttons from local, state and national campaigns at the Scott House for the month of November.
Unanimous community support secured the future of this cherished landmark under the care of the Ridgefield Historical Society.
The Ridgefield Historical Society welcomes Steven Meyers as president, succeeding Tracy Seem, who championed key preservation projects during her four years in the role.
Steven Meyers was elected to a two-year term as president of the Ridgefield Historical Society on Oct. 15. We welcome him “on board.”
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