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Ridgefield History Club on July 21: Then and Now with Jack Sanders
See how Ridgefield has changed over the past century and a half.
How much of Ridgefield has changed over the past 150 years and how much remains the same? This will be Town Historian Jack Sanders' topic in an illustrated talk for the Ridgefield History Club on Tuesday, July 21, at 10 a.m. at the Ridgefield Historical Society's Scott House, 4 Sunset Lane.
The Ridgefield History Club is an informal community storytelling program of the Ridgefield Historical Society. The group meets for an hour on the third Tuesday of every month to explore a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history through shared conversation.
On Aug. 18, board member Keith Russell will show recent additions to the online archive of the Clarence Korker Collection, photographs from the mid- to late-20th Century. Mr. Korker gave his thousands of negatives to the Ridgefield Historical Society after he retired and Mr. Russell is gradually digitizing the images, which range from portraits to streetscapes, weddings to commercial buildings, to celebrities at Stonehenge Inn.
Each session is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve these stories for future generations. The program is also streamed live on Facebook and uploaded to our YouTube channel. Everyone is invited, just bring your curiosity and your love of history. Some attend every month, while others join when a topic holds special meaning for them. Longtime Ridgefield residents and newcomers alike are welcome.
This free program is a wonderful way to connect with others and discover new insights into our town’s heritage. For more information, contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 or info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org. Parking and seating at the Scott House are limited, and registration is requested for this free program; visit the website.
