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Historical Tribute To CT’s Two Great Female Governors, In Ridgefield
A Women's History Month celebration as Dr. Darla Shaw honors Connecticut's trailblazing female governors, Ella Grasso and Jodi Rell
To commemorate Women’s History Month, Dr. Darla Shaw, former women’s studies professor at Western Connecticut State University, will pay tribute to Connecticut’s two women governors on Sunday, March 23, at 2pm at the Ridgefield Historical Society at 4 Sunset Lane in Ridgefield. Since parking and seating is limited at the Scott House, registration is required here to attend this presentation: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-historical-tribute-to-connecticuts-two-great-female-governors-tickets-1221626029339?aff=oddtdtcreator
Dr. 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. 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 will be welcome to share them at the presentation.
Contact the Ridgefield Historical Society for additional information: info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821.
