Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center celebrates July 4th with free museum open house and activities
4th of July Celebrations
Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center • 152 Main St, Ridgefield, CT 06877
July 4, 2024
Free event
July 4th open house and activities
Celebrate community, independence, and the 58th anniversary of Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center’s opening day on Thursday, July 4th from 1 to 3 p.m.! This annual event is a fun and patriotic Ridgefield tradition, with activities for the whole family.
July 4th holds a spot of honor in the nation’s history . . . and in KTM&HC’s own site-specific history! On July 4, 1966, the museum opened its doors to the public for the first time, kicking off a decades-long commitment to preserving and sharing our site’s history with the widest audiences possible. As recognition for the deeply appreciated community support that has sustained KTM&HC since that day, the museum opens its doors annually for an Independence-themed event each Fourth of July.
Visitors will find lots to do on our beautiful four-acre site. Admission for the July 4th Celebration is free, thanks to generous sponsor Montanari Fuel! Discover the historic tavern museum at your own pace – experienced interpreters will be stationed throughout the building to answer questions. Enjoy family activities in the historic carriage barn and listen to live music on the tented terrace: progressive bluegrass by the Angry O’Haras. Check out a 1956 vintage firetruck that served the town of Ridgefield when it was new; owner Gavin Donnelly, a longtime Ridgefield resident and KTM&HC member, will be on-hand to answer questions! Kids can pick up a sitewide scavenger hunt and participate in games and crafts on the front lawn, designed especially for younger visitors. And no one should miss the dunk tank, where visitors get a shot at dunking “King George III.” Our Museum Shop will have a special tent featuring patriotic merchandise for all ages and tastes. Learn about the many benefits of becoming a KTM&HC member at our membership tent. Finally, cool off with a delicious slice of free watermelon.
The July 4th Celebration will conclude with a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence, a somber reminder of the words and the promise that shaped our country.
No registration required – admission is free for all. The July 4th Celebration is weather dependent and there is no rain date. Check our website and social media for weather-related updates leading up to the event. We will post the day before if we need to cancel.
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