On behalf of the Historical Society of Ridgeland, I welcome you to the History Room. The HistoricalSociety of Ridgeland is a small group of dedicated, passionate individuals committed to educating,promoting, and preserving the historical heritage of the City of Ridgeland since the Society was foundedin 2009.
Congressman Michael Guest surprised the City by presenting the Congressional Record in honor of the125th anniversary.
2016 Enlarged Brochure Map: Matt Dodd, City Landscape Architect /designer of map; Nancy Batson,Chair, Historical Committee
Visitors of the History Room can take a look back in time through pages of photos from our historicalcollection. These albums can be viewed in person.
Bill and Virginia Sturdivant moved to Ridgeland in 1946 with their daughter, Joy. Another daughter, Lynnwas born later. Bill Sturdivant’s contributions to Ridgeland are long and varied. He was a member of thevigilantes that cleaned up Ridgeland and sat on various boards for the city. In 1999, he was namedHome Town Hero. He was a …
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On September 24, 2009, Sandra Monohan, then Community Promotions Coordinator, organized theformation meeting of the Historical Society of Ridgeland. Attendees: L-R back: Charles Bowering, PresleyPosey, Hugo Newcomb, Pat Truesdale, Nancy Batson, Scott Bivings, Mike Porter, Cecil Snodgrass. L-Rfront: Polly Hammett, Susan Newcomb, Bill Sturdivant, Jamie Ables, Madel Stringer, Jerry Williams
The Historical Society of Ridgeland – circa 2013: L-R, back: Cecil Snodgrass, Gerald Steen, Robby Carr,Scott Bivings, Mike Porter, Jerry Williams; front: Sandra Monohan, Donna Dye, Carol Fitzgerald, MadelStringer, Polly Hammett, Eloise Gilbert, Nancy Batson, Nan Crosby
Pecan Grove at Freedom Ridge Park: In honor of Ridgeland’s designation as a Tree City USA and to markits 125th anniversary, the pecan tree has been chosen as the official tree of Ridgeland.Heritage, Historic, and Landmark Trees: Trees are considered important community resources becauseof unique or noteworthy characteristics or values. Such trees have been described …
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In March 2024, the Mississippi Senate and House recognized Ridgeland’s 125th anniversary with aResolution that was read on Senate floor and announced by House legislators. A special thanks to ourRidgeland delegation for organizing this time at the State Capitol.
