Keeler Tavern In Ridgefield Celebrates 300th Birthday

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. Keeler Tavern in Ridgefield celebrated its 300th birthday Saturday with a free celebration.

One of the re-enactors at Keeler Tavern in Ridgefield tells his story.
Photo Credit: *Tom Renner*

A patriot talks with a guest at Saturday's 300th birthday celebration at Keeler Tavern in Ridgefield.
Photo Credit: *Tom Renner*

A girl goes for a pony ride with the help of a worker.
Photo Credit: *Tom Renner*

A girl clings to the saddle as she goes on a pony ride.
Photo Credit: *Tom Renner*

Visitors check out an antique car.
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A 1936 Roadster was one of the antique vehicles on display.
Photo Credit: *Tom Renner*

Singers perform for guests at the birthday party.
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A seamstress works on a project.
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A shoemaker chats with guests.
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A man dressed as a Civil War soldier gets ready to puff on his pipe.
Photo Credit: *Tom Renner*

Tom Renner

06/15/2013 5:00 p.m.

Kids enjoyed pony rides, magic shows and face painting, while adults got a taste of history at the Museum, which listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

The lot on which Keeler Tavern is now located on Ridgefields Main Street was purchased by Benjamin Hoyt in 1713. His grandson, Timothy Keeler, opened it as T. Keelers Inn along with his wife, Esther, in 1772. Known as a gathering place for patriot forces, the Inn was a target of the British cannon and musket fire during the April 1777 Battle of Ridgefield.

Guests at Saturdays celebration enjoyed walking tours and talks by re-enactors from several time periods. There was also a Family History Hunt.

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