A Historical Tribute to Connecticut’s Two Great Female Governors: Jodi Rell and Ella Grasso
To Commemorate Women’s History Month, Dr. Darla Shaw, Ridgefield resident and “retired” women’s studies professor at Western Connecticut State University, will pay tribute to Connecticut’s two women governors on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 2pm at the Ridgefield Historical Society's Scott House at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield, CT.
Tickets are discounted at $15 for members of the Ridgefield Historical Society and $20 for those who aren’t yet members. Tickets are very limited, non-refundable, and are expected to sell out quickly. If you’d like to become a member of the Ridgefield Historical Society click here: https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/support-us/membership/
Dr. Darla Shaw will take on the role of Governor Ella Grasso (1975-80) talking about her rise from a child of poor immigrant parents to the first woman governor in the country (in her own right, not succeeding a spouse). Dr. Shaw will also pay tribute to Governor Jodi Rell (2004-11) who lived in nearby Brookfield and passed recently. The stories of these two women show that anything is possible if you have the right attitude and work hard enough. Anyone with personal stories of either woman is welcome to share them at the presentation.
Please note, parking at the Scott House is limited to nine spaces and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional parking is located at nearby businesses with a sidewalk connecting the locations. If walking presents a challenge due to mobility needs, please contact the Historical Society at 203-438-5821 on Tue, Wed, or Thur in advance of this program for assistance.
