Growing up in Ridgefield

Everyone has a story, and in 2024 we're launching a new series called Growing up in Ridgefield to record, preserve, and celebrate the stories of life in our idyllic New England town. Barbara Serfilippi recently joined Dr. Darla Shaw for a conversation about her time in Ridgefield. The Ridgefield Historical Society's Oral History Project collects and preserves the stories of all Ridgefielders. If you or someone you know has a story to share, please contact us.

This month we introduce Laurie McGavin Bachmann, a friendly and familiar face who is employed at the Ridgefield Library. As a board member of the Ridgefield Historical Society, Laurie brings her art history and museum education experience to the Special Projects Committee.

Silhouettes Day

Ridgefield Historical Society volunteers, aided by National Charity League volunteers, always enjoy Silhouettes Day in December, when Deborah O’Connor works her magical scissors and Scott House is bustling with families. The process of cutting a portrait takes only minutes, with an iPad screen easing the urge to wiggle. Now that Christmas is past and we won’t spoil any surprises, here are a few pictures from the day. Keep us in mind for next December!

Tales from the Graveyard:

A Tribute to Elijah Weed

By Susan Kweskin, Ridgefield Historical Society Volunteer

Dead is dead, but are people somehow less dead because someone is again thinking about them? Old graveyards hide hundreds of fascinating stories. Walk around slowly and take time to decipher some of the fading tombstone etchings that record names and dates of those who once lived here. If you’re looking for a connection to the past, this is a good place to start.

Make a Gift to our Annual Appeal

Watch our 2023 film above. Your tax-deductible gift to our Annual Appeal will ensure the Ridgefield Historical Society’s growth, and its future for decades to come, as a resource for Ridgefield and beyond. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!