Explore the RHS Facebook Archives, a rich repository of local history written by Carol Flynn. For two decades, Carol brought a deeply dedicated voice to public education at RHS. Her role as Facebook administrator through mid-2025 naturally extended her prolific research into meticulously detailed articles, most notably her multi-part historical series posts. Today, Carol continues her local history writing for The Beverly Review and other outlets.
August 2025
Stop in to see the National History Day student work on Rights and Responsibilities thru August 31.
Join us Tue. Aug 19 at Ridge Park Fieldhouse – 9625 S. Longwood Dr. for a vital conversation about protecting our community's architectural heritage! 🏛️
BAPA and RHS invite you to an essential discussion on preserving the diverse historic architecture that makes our neighborhoods unique.
What you'll discover:
– Insights into our landmark districts from RHS Board Member Tim Blackburn
– Practical strategies for maintaining our area's distinctive character
– Expert perspectives from preservation agency representatives
– Answers to your questions about protecting our built heritage
This is your chance to learn how we can safeguard the beautiful, historic spaces we call home for future generations.
We want to thank all of our Facebook followers for your continued support and interest in the Ridge Historical Society, and the history of Beverly, Morgan Park, Washington Heights and Mt. Greenwood.
We also want to thank Carol Flynn, our long-time Facebook admin, for her many years of research and writing, on so many architectural and community-focused topics for over 10 years.
We will continue to post well-researched content from our team, historical news and information on our activities, exhibits and presentations. Watch for new formats, content and video clips coming soon.
Debbie Nemeth
President, Ridge Historical Society