The Ridgewood Historical Society

05/27/2026

05/16/2026

Enjoy this artifact Charlie researched and shared with us! Forgive my froggy voice allergies were brutal this week!

03/01/2026

Interns in the Attic: Episode Three

12/06/2025

Discover the real story behind America’s most infamous criminal couple—Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. In the depths of the Great Depression, their wild romance and daring crime spree captivated a nation desperate for excitement. Stylish, reckless, and inseparable, Bonnie and Clyde became media sensations, immortalized as folk heroes and romantic rebels—even as lawmen pursued them across state lines. What drove these young lovers to challenge authority and risk everything for each other? Was it passion, desperation, or something deeper?  

Join us as we unravel the legend versus the reality: their love, crimes, and ultimate fate in a hail of bullets. Explore why their saga has fascinated generations and inspired countless retellings in books, movies, and art. Step behind the myth to examine the social conditions, media frenzy, and dark truths of this iconic pair.     

The presentation, by Anthony J. Cavo, will take place at the Schoolhouse Museum on Thursday, December 11th at 11:30 a.m. and Sunday, December 14th at 4:00 p.m.  Reservations are recommended; $10.00 for members, $15.00 for non-members. Tickets to be paid at the door.  Call 201-447-3242 or email [email protected]

11/15/2025

Interns in the Attic Episode 1: Lenape Artifacts
Ridgewood Historical Society