The RHS Facebook page is a rich archive of history-related posts by Carol Flynn, RHS Facebook admin and writer until mid-2025. Carol prolifically wrote a wide variety of meticulously researched local history articles for RHS. She continues to write for the Beverly Review and other media sources with articles particularly focused on local Ridge history.
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Ridge Historical Society would be nothing without it's friends and members. We want to keep YOU interested and involved!
What programs or events would you like to see this upcoming year at RHS?
Are you interested in local history? Do you enjoy solving mysteries and answering questions? Looking to boost your resume or know someone interested in research? Considering becoming a RHS Volunteer!
If interested, or what more information, please contact the RHS office at 773-881-1675 or ridgehistoricalsociety@gmail.com!
Are you interested in local history? Do you enjoy solving mysteries and answering questions? Looking to boost your resume or know someone interested in research? Considering becoming a RHS Volunteer!
RHS is looking to put together a new team of research volunteers for 2017. We are looking to individuals who have an interest in history and a knack for solving puzzles.
If interested, or what more information, please contact the RHS office at 773-881-1675 or ridgehistoricalsociety@gmail.com!
Here is a #FlashbackFriday from our digital archive. Can anyone name what street corner this is?
It is our responsibility as a community to keep our history alive. You can help too!
Do you have any information about your home or your family that you would like to share with RHS? We are looking for any photographs or documents that would help us create a living resource for the history of the Ridge community.
If you have any information, contact Ridge Historical Society at 773-881-1675 or ridgehistory@hotmail.com
Photograph: an early view of the corner of 103rd and Wood St. On the right is the original construction of Bethany Union Church, followed by the beautiful Queen Anne homes that line the street.
Join us this weekend for Joe Ziemba's event "When Football Was Football."
Sunday, October 23 at 2:00pm at RHS.
Members and Friends!
RHS wants your spooky neighborhood stories! Message us about your haunted houses, your spooky spectres, or just your favorite neighborhood Halloween memories. Do you have any old Halloween pictures? Send those too, and let's party like it's October 31 all month long!
Rain or Shine! We're Stop #33 on the Beverly Art Walk!
Come see Mati Maldre's beautiful photo exhibit Prairie School in Beverly, and while you're here check out the Garage and Book Sale, running all weekend.
https://www.beverlyarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016_ArtWalk_Program_v11.pdf
Come see Mati Maldre's photo exhibit Pairie School in Beverly, Saturday during the 2016 Beverly Art Walk!
DON'T FORGET! The Great Annual Garage and Book Sale is THIS WEEKEND! Come explore a treasure trove of unique antiques and curious curios. With donations and good expanding out into the RHS drive and town the front terrace, there is something here for everyone!
Friday September 30th 9-3pm
Saturday October 1st 9-3pm
Sunday October 2nd 11-3pm
*Drop in Friday for BAPA's sponsored Food Truck Friday, from 4-7pm and get snacks while you browse!