Last Sundays at the Scott House: Darla Shaw as Alice Paul
The Ridgefield Historical Society’s Scott House headquarters will be open to visitors on Sunday, Feb. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m., offering a docent-led tour at 1:15 p.m. and a presentation by Dr. Darla Shaw as Alice Paul at 3 p.m. Last Sundays at the Scott House is supported by Fairfield County Bank.
The tour, led by Michele Mahland, will take visitors through the 1714 building, which was moved from Catoonah Street to Sunset Lane, and repurposed as a space where Ridgefield history is preserved and researched. The “bones” of the house (its post-and-beam construction) are visible to illustrate the construction technique, while modern facilities have been added discreetly. The tour is limited to a small group and reservations are necessary; visit ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org.
Alice Paul, a longtime Ridgefield resident, was a national leader of the woman suffrage movement, and Dr. Shaw’s program is part of a year-long celebration of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. Participating in the programming are the League of Women Voters of Ridgefield, the Ridgefield Library, the Keeler Tavern & Historical Center, and the Drum Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. A complete list of events is available on the Ridgefield Library website.
Dr. Shaw’s presentation has already drawn a full audience, but a waiting list has been established, in case of cancellations. Visit the website or call 203-438-5821 for information.