Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center
Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center
Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center
4.5
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center (KTM&HC) is a beautiful, four-acre site in the heart of Ridgefield, CT that preserves and interprets hundreds of years of local and national history. We provide educational and cultural programs that connect past and present, with a focus on our former residents' experiences in the colonial era through the mid-20th-century. The four-acre historic site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, features museum and outdoor walking tours, rotating exhibits, and scenic grounds and gardens. Visitors can learn about our c. 1713 tavern museum, check out the British cannonball embedded in our corner-post during the 1777 Battle of Ridgefield, and explore the early 20th-century walled garden and Garden House designed by famed architect Cass Gilbert.
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dustythoughts
Manchester, CT2,236 contributions
Jul 2019
This small, fascinating museum offers an interesting look into the history of the building, which has been, at various times, a post office, a hotel, a farmhouse, a private home, and a tavern. It's well-preserved and reflects its 18-century history with pride, and is now a local historical and cultural landmark. It also has a gorgeous garden, which can host small weddings as well. Take a tour of the place, the guides are super knowledgeable.
Written June 13, 2020
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Maureen T
1 contribution
Apr 2018 • Family
The Keeler Tavern staff created a wonderful program for our 8th graders. It brought the students through not only a tour of the grounds but a document and photo analysis as well. Performers took on the roles of the Cass and Julia Gilbert and brought the Gilded Age in Ridgefield to life.
Written October 10, 2018
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163margiek
Coronado, CA14 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
For $8, the tour of Keeler Tavern is a steal. The 45-1hr tour was lead by a young man who was full of knowledge and history. We even learned where the terms "sweet tooth", "house warming" and "sleep tight" came from. Highly recommend the tour especially if interested in the American Revolution. Hidden gem!.
Written August 17, 2018
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Ridgeback50
Ridgefield, CT66 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Everyone should take time to visit this historic museum in Ridgefield. It gives an amazing account of the development of the town over the centuries. Not only educational, but interesting too!
Written June 4, 2018
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lys1234
Dallas, TX37 contributions
Oct 2016 • Family
We visited the museum during our search for the perfect wedding and reception venue. The museum is a worth a visit if you are interested in historical New England sites. You will enjoy the property and Ridgefield as well.
Written October 29, 2016
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Joe W
Ridgefield, CT19 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
Starting as a tavern in the 1700s, through a stint as a fashionable hotel and as residence of one of America's foremost architects, to its current life as museum and wedding venue, the Keeler preserves artifacts, clothing and settings spanning the centuries. Great for all but the very youngest (my 2 year-old grandson got bored).
Written January 9, 2016
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ThePackedBag
Sydney, Australia4,611 contributions
Nov 2013 • Business
A well-preserved 18th century building which was a family home, tavern and family home again to famous architect, Cass Gilbert, who added the Garden House and Charleston Garden.
Having survived the Battle of Ridgefield on April 27, 1777, when British forces attacked when they discovered it was a hive of revolutionaries. A cannonball lodged in the building remains on show.
Worth a look.
Having survived the Battle of Ridgefield on April 27, 1777, when British forces attacked when they discovered it was a hive of revolutionaries. A cannonball lodged in the building remains on show.
Worth a look.
Written September 23, 2014
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Tour56193
3 contributions
Jul 2021
The Keeler museum was the venue for our son’s and daughter-in-law’s wedding. The gardens were lush and so beautiful like an English garden. The staff went above and beyond in helping them plan their special day. Kudos to the volunteers who maintain the gardens.I highly recommend The Keeler if your planning a small intimate wedding. Our guests stayed at the Hotel Zero Danbury, which we also highly recommend.
Written July 17, 2021
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James C
Brooklyn, NY1,275 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
Great tour and museum. The staff was great really a gem in ridge field. The cannonball and hearths are worth a trip alone.
Written September 17, 2018
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Roger M
9 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
Arrived as the Museum opened and were greeted by John, who would be our guide for the next hour. He was very well acquainted with the history of the house, its occupants, and the area. We were joined with another couple who had a genealogical relationship to the Keeler family. Both the other man & I knew a lot of history, especially about the Revolutionary War.
Written August 23, 2018
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Hey there, how long would you recommend for a visit with a group? Thanks
Written July 13, 2017
Depends on the interest of the group. The tours are typically 45 minutes, but an interested group can usually stretch that to an hour if they aren't too busy. Plus figure in some gift shop time. Note groups of 8 or more can arrange special tours.
Written July 13, 2017
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