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.
2016
We're ready for Summer here at RHS! What are some of your favorite neighborhood Summer traditions?
Have you been out trying to catch 'em all? Don't forget to check in at the Ridge Historical Pokestop!
Carl Spencer was a Marine, avid cyclist, and long time supporter of RHS.
To honor the 200th anniversary of the Marine Corps in 1975, at age 56, Carl made the monumental decision to cycle cross-country from New York to San Diego. Carl's bicycle and memorabilia formed the first permanent exhibit in the RHS museum.
Today, we take the time to honor him while enjoying his favorite activity, cycling. Join us at RHSn this evening, to watch the Beverly Hills Cycling Classic and remember this pround American.
Hello Friends abd Memebers!
It's time to start gearing up for the Great Annual Garage and Book Sale!
RHS is currently accepting donations of housewares, home goods, jewelry, and books to be sold at the sale. All donations are tax deductible. **Clothing will not be accepted**
We are also looking for volunteers to help work the sale, which will be held on Friday, Sept. 30th, Saturday, October 1st , and Sunday, October 2nd. Please call if interested.
All proceeds of the sale go towards the preservation and historical research efforts of the society.
Please contact Ridge Historical Society at
(773)-881-1675 or ridgehistory@hotmail.com
for more information!
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!
Come see Mati Maldre's photo exhibit Pairie School in Beverly, Saturday during the 2016 Beverly Art Walk!
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
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!
Join us this weekend for Joe Ziemba's event "When Football Was Football."
Sunday, October 23 at 2:00pm at RHS.
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.