In this week’s episode, Candiss Cowan introduces us to the spinning wheel, which was used to turn wool and flax (which became linen) into yarn.
Sheep to Shawl, Part 3: The Spinning Wheel
In this week's episode, Candiss Cowan introduces us to the spinning wheel, which was used to turn wool and flax (which became linen) into yarn.
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The Clarence Korker Photo Collection
March 12, 2025
The Historical Society celebrates Korky’s 100th birthday with the release of digitaize negatives from his extensive Ridgefield photo collection. There have been 2,600 negatives digitize to date, only 32,000 left
Interested in Your Home’s History? Consider a Historic House Plaque
March 12, 2025
The Ridgefield Historical Society Historic House Plaques have marked significant houses and acccessory buildings in the Town of Ridgefield for over 24 years.
From the Collection: The Polaroid Electric Eye Camera #900
March 4, 2025
Betsy Reid, Collections Manager at the Ridgefield Historical Society shares a relic from the vault.
RHS for RHS: Ridgefield Historical Society Offers Ridgefield High School Scholarship
March 4, 2025
Ridgefield High School seniors are invited to submit an application for the 2025 Ridgefield Historical Society Scholarship, recognizing local students with a passion for history.
