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THE BATTLE OF RIDGEFIELD 240th ANNIVERSARY
Celebrate the 240th anniversary of the Battle of Ridgefield! See the battle reenactment on Main Street. Visit the soldiers' encampments: the British at Ballard Park and the Patriots at Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center. There will also be period crafters and artisans, free tours of Keeler Tavern Museum, period music by the Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra, and fun family activities.
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Re-enactment Events at KTHC
Saturday, April 29, 2017, 9 AM - 5 PM
American Encampment
Mingle through the camp of the 5th CT Regiment. Each soldier will be in full character and will be able to answer any historical questions you may have!
Tour the Keeler Tavern Museum
Tour the historic Keeler Tavern Museum and see the
original cannonball lodged in the building.
Meet the Players
Meet Timothy & Esther Keeler, Sybil Ludington, Benedict Arnold and other notable characters who will share their perspective on the Battle of Ridgefield and life during this tumultuous period in our history.
Who Won the Battle of Ridgefield?
In January, Scotts Ridge Middles School students visited KTHC to learn about the Battle of Ridgefield and answer the question "Who won the Battle of Ridgefield?" View their projects and vote
Period Music by the Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra
Demonstrations of Period Crafts
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Battle of Ridgefield Reenactment
Saturday, April 29, 2017, 11:00 AM
Witness history before your eyes! Watch a reenactment of the Battle of Ridgefield from Casagmo to Keeler Tavern.
The reenactment will begin with a commencement speech at Town Hall by Ridgefield's First Selectman, Rudy Marconi and then proceed from Casagmo along Main Street to the Keeler Tavern.
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Masonic Leadership during the Revolutionary War
Lecture by Nick Ives
Sunday, April 9, 2017, 4 PM, Garden House at Keeler Tavern Museum
Lecture by Nick Ives on Masonic Leadership during the Revolutionary War.
Wine and cheese reception to follow.
$10 suggested donation.
Hosted by The 1777 Wooster-Sons of Liberty Foundation and Jerusalem 49 Masonic Lodge
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Battle of Ridgefield: Separating Fact from Legend
A Discussion with Historian Keith M. Jones III
Friday, April 28, 2017, 7 PM, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church North Hall
On the afternoon of April 27,1777 an invading British army under His Majesty's Royal Governor of New York, Major General William Tryon seized the town of Ridgefield. Next morning they marched back to their troopships in Long Island Sound, never to return.
Was the village plundered and burned? Did the patriot militia turn and run? Were townsfolk, in truth, still loyal to King George? And what was a redcoat army doing here in the first place? Discover for yourself what really happened that April day, as best determined by author/historian Keith M. Jones III, founding president of Ridgefield Historical Society.
Admission is free, donations welcome.
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The Battle of Ridgefield 240th Anniversary celebrations are in partnership with Ridgefield Library, Ridgefield Historical Society, and the Masons of Jerusalem Lodge 49.
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MARCH WITH US!
RIDGEFIELD MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Calling marchers of all ages to march with KTHC in the Memorial Day Parade!
We have 300 years of costume ideas to choose from!
Stay tuned for more information.
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KEELER KIDS 2017 SUMMER PROGRAM
SESSION I: July 10 - 14, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Grades 1-3
SESSION II: July 17 - 21, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Grades 4-6
NEW! SESSION III: July 24 - 28, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Grades 7+
The Keeler Kids summer program, is a week-long local history program that offers boys and girls a unique chance to explore life in historic Ridgefield through a variety of fun, engaging, hands-on and age-appropriate activities. Join in on fun crafts, games, songs, stories and foods from centuries past. It's the perfect opportunity for your child to step back into history and discover first-hand what life was like in generations past.
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SESSION I
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SESSION II |
NEW! SESSION III
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| July 10 - 14, 9:30 - 1:30 |
July 17 - 21, 9:30 - 1:30
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July 24 - 28, 9:30 - 12:30
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| Grades 1 - 3 |
Grades 4 - 6 |
Grades 7 & up |
Colonial Ridgefield:
It Takes A Village |
Ridgefield's Gilded Age |
The Museum Experience
(space limited, register early!
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Cost:
$250 per session ($225 for members; 10% sibling discount)
Cost includes our special Keeler Kids tee-shirt, all materials and supplies, as well as snacks and drinks for the week.
Extended Day:
Drop off early (8:00 - 9:00 AM) or pick up late (2:00 - 3:00 PM).
Additional cost $50/child per session.
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Keeler Tavern Museum | 132 Main Street | Ridgefield, CT | 06877
203-438-5485 | keelertavernmusuem.org
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