In this segment of Grating the Nutmeg, which aired on November 15, 2021, Connecticut State Historian Walt Woodward announced he will be retiring next July 1st.
To find out what “historical” retirement is like, Woodward sat down with Nick Bellantoni, who retired as state archaeologist in 2014. The resulting conversation was a fascinating discussion of archaeological sites in Connecticut, Nick’s successor state archaeologists, and Nick’s own career of amazing discoveries.
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