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 Ridgefield Historical Society mourns the loss of our good friend and supporter Jonathan David “Jon” Seem, 61, who died suddenly on Friday, Sept. 25. The husband of our former
The Ridgefield Historical Society invites members to its annual meeting on Oct. 20 to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments and look ahead to an exciting 2027 filled with major programs,
St. Elizabeth Seton Parish celebrates 50 years of faith, service, and fellowship in Ridgefield, honoring the founding families and parishioners who built and sustained its vibrant community.
Remembering longtime Ridgefield Historical Society volunteer Rob Orr, whose curiosity about his own historic home grew into decades of dedication to preserving and sharing Ridgefield’s history.